There is, conversely, a possibility, that if no such order is made, {Ms Akhmedov’s] efforts to enforce the judgement in Dubai could fail altogether.” In a statement from London provided to Gulf News on Thursday by Akhmedova’s legal team, her lawyers …
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Dubai Tourism launches blockchain-enabled marketplace
and will further the department’s mission to establish Dubai as the leading destination for global travel, business and events by 2020. According to a statement from DTCM, Tourism 2.0 will “bring Dubai another step closer to achieving the Vision 2020 …
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UAE vendors hope for tax relief on gold following drop in sales
Vendors are hoping for the removal of the tax on business to business transactions, and a ‘designated free zone’ for VAT. Jewelry demand in the UAE fell to a 20-year low according to the World Gold Council, while sales jumped significantly in December …
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3 industries with highest turnover rates in UAE, rest of Mena region
Dubai: There are more employees quitting their jobs in tech … According to LinkedIn, employers in the technology sector, particularly those in the software business, saw the most number of professionals leaving their companies in 2017.
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Dubai launches Tourism 2.0 blockchain marketplace
and will further the department’s mission to establish Dubai as the leading destination for global travel, business and events by 2020, the authority said in a statement. As a business to business marketplace, it will allow hotels and tour operators to …
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Ghanaian delegation on trade mission to UAE, holds 175 bilateral meetings
A delegation of government officials and business leaders from Ghana held a175 bilateral meetings during a recent high-level trade mission to the UAE, which promoted investment opportunities in the African country. The high-level trade mission was …
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Saudi reforms should bring flood of foreign funds next year
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s inclusion in global equity … This should help Riyadh rebuild its financial reserves and fund investment plans after the 2014 plunge in oil prices that cut export earnings and deprived the banking system of funds.
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Bank manager defrauds customer of Dh26m; jailed
Dubai: A bank branch manager has been jailed for five years and fined Dh26 million for embezzling an equivalent amount from a businessman using deceptive methods and forged documents over four years. The Emirati branch manager and his countryman …
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Dubai Municipality will not hike service fees
Dubai: Dubai Municipality will not increase the service fees for traders, Dawood Al Hajiri, director-general of the municipality, said after meeting with the traders from different categories in the city on Wednesday. The “Dubai Municipality Forum with …
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Dubai Police launch free security consultation service
Dubai: With one phone call, people in Dubai can get a free security consultation and advice without the need to walk into a police station, thanks to the latest Dubai Police service on non-emergency number 901. Members of the public can dial 901 to get a …
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Ethnic dance performances mesmerise crowd in Sharjah
Sharjah: The heavy sounds of drums and musical instruments echoed off the walls of Heart of Sharjah as dancers stomped their feet, clapped and swung around in circles, flashing colours with music and melody in the background. This year, Sharjah Heritage …
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Dubai Developer Offers 24 Percent Guaranteed Rental Returns to Attract Realty Investors
Gemini Property Developers, a Dubai-based boutique real estate developer, has announced a 24 percent guaranteed rental returns for the first three years to investors of the Dh300 million Gemini Splendor at MBR City, with handover of the apartment in just …
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RAK Properties sets new benchmark of excellence in Ras Al Khaimah
Arabian Business hosted the Arabian Business Real Estate Awards in Dubai to honour businesses and business leaders who are visionaries and pioneers in real estate. The awards recognise outstanding achievements and accomplishments in the sector which is one …
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Five things to know about Dubai real estate projects completing in 2018
The city’s latest building boom is resulting in a number of projects that will be handed over this year The city’s latest building boom is resulting in a number of projects that will be handed over this year 2 of 6 1. Burj Vista Apartments: Developed by …
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Gulf News subscribers get a surprise on Akshaya Tritiya
Dubai: Indian expatriate Ganesan Mani was planning to buy a surprise gift for his wife — a diamond or gold jewellery — on Akshaya Tritiya for her birthday on Sunday, but the surprise gift came from Gulf News ahead of her big day. Mani was just one of …
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Uncertainty looms over watching the FIFA World Cup in UAE
Dubai: Suspense has been brewing over how to watch the FIFA World Cup in the UAE. Hello Kenna, Appologies for the inconvinince, please note that World cup package is not yet announced for bein channels on du TV, stay tuned and we will announce the World …
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Prabhudeva all set to get the UAE grooving
He prefers to let his dance do all the talking. But in an interview with Gulf News tabloid!, he promised that the show will be one of the most spectacular dance performances of his life. “It will be a night where pure dance will be celebrated… It’s a …
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