Dubai’s Umm Ramool area – the location of Dubai’s new free zone for the e-commerce sector – has seen a 120 percent surge in those looking to do business there, according to new statistics from Propertyfinder Group. According to Propertyfinder …
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Experts Discuss Impact of VAT on Banking and Finance at EIBFS Conference
In the banking and finance services industry, VAT impacts all corporates and small-and-medium enterprises, making it an important for all financial institutions to understand.” After speaking in a session entitled, ‘An Overview of UAE Vat Law’ during …
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Sharjah raises $1B in sukuk sale
Demand for the issue was more than $2.4 billion, according to IFR News. The sukuk is Sharjah’s second bond issue this year, preceded by a 2 billion renminbi ($316 million) three-year issuance in China’s Panda bond market in February. The sukuk was arranged …
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Sharjah attracts top buyers at ITB Berlin
Joining them are private entities such as Oceanic Khorfakkan Resort and Spa; Ramada Hotel and Suites Sharjah; Radisson Blue Resort, Sharjah; Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort and Spa, and Al Rais Tours and Holidays. – TradeArabia News Service
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11 killed as private plane flying from Sharjah to Turkey crashes
Eleven people were killed when a private Turkish plane crashed in Iran while travelling from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul on Sunday, a civil aviation spokesman said according to ISNA news agency. The plane had left from the emirate of …
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Captivating Conclusion Sees Wiratchant Crowned Sharjah Senior Golf Masters Presented By Shurooq Champion
After what was a truly captivating final day at Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club a winner finally emerged at the Sharjah Senior Golf Masters presented by Shurooq in the shape of Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant who edged out first Australia’s Peter Fowler and …
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Emirate of Sharjah sells $1 bln sukuk -official
Demand for the issue was more than $2.4 billion, according to IFR News. The sukuk is Sharjah’s second bond issue this year, preceded by a 2 billion renminbi ($316 million) three-year issuance in China’s Panda bond market in February. The sukuk was …
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UAE- Time for a home run in Sharjah sees flight to quality
Sharjah is seeing a population growth of 2.5 per cent a year … I love to do stories that strike a chord with the average expatriate in the UAE. If you have any news related to your community or rents, you know who to get in touch with at Khaleej Times.
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Jet travelling from Sharjah to Istanbul crashes in Iran, 11 killed
Dubai: A private Turkish plane flying from Sharjah to Istanbul crashed in southwestern Iran on Sunday, killing 11 people onboard, Isna news agency quoted a Civil Aviation spokesman as saying. An emergency services spokesman was quoted by state TV as saying …
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Expo Centre Sharjah Will Showcase Its Services And Facilities At ITB Berlin
The Expo Centre Sharjah platform at the International Tourism Exchange (ITB Berlin), the world’s largest travel and tourism trade fair, attracted more than 2,500 visitors during its first day at the fair, which will be held from the 7th to the 11th of March.
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Qatar informs UN of more UAE, Bahrain airspace violations
In July 2017, the Qatari government condemned the UAE for its alleged role in orchestrating the hack of Qatar’s state news agency and publishing false comments attributed to Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The UAE has denied involvement in …
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Private Turkish plane traveling from UAE to Istanbul crashes in Iran: state TV
A private Turkish plane traveling from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul has crashed in south-western Iran, Iranian state television and the Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday, citing aviation officials. An emergency services spokesman was …
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Solar deal inked for Al Abbar’s Dubai steel and aluminium facility
SirajPower has announced signing a 20-year lease agreement with Al Abbar Aluminium, a subsidiary of UAE-headquartered façade company, Al Abbar Group. Under the agreement, SirajPower will finance, build, and operate a solar system at Al Abbar’s steel and …
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Dubai Chamber creates new retail business group
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has formed a new retail business group, aimed at promoting cooperation and transparency within the sector. The organisation is the 29th sector-specific business group established under the Dubai Chamber.
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Dubai Land Department conducts valuations worth $78bn in 2017
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) conducted 8,173 real estate valuations worth more than AED 287 billion ($78.1 billion) in 2017, the highest value ever recorded. According to a report issued by Taqyeem, Dubai’s Real Estate Appraisal Centre, valuations …
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The UAE’s original disruptor
Some examples of this can be drawn from the world of business and the economy … for example. At the same time, the UAE’s own oil and gas engineers have enjoyed access to training and experience that, over the years, has equipped them to manage in …
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Abu Dhabi To Host World Summit Of The Oceans 2019
Having concluded their participation in the fifth session of the summit held on March 7 in Cannon, Mexico, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, and Abu Dhabi Environment Authority, announced that Abu Dhabi will host the sixth session of the 2019 …
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