However, officials confirmed to Gulf News that Dubai Municipality will not increase the price for the on-the-spot tickets like in the case of Burj Khalifa. “We have not considered any proposal to chan…
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UAE is top destination for Indians
“A new strategic partnership between the UAE and India on skill development and mutual recognition of qualifications will help sort out this problem,” Navdeep Singh Suri, India’s Ambassador to the UAE …
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UAE, Kazakhstan explore investment plans
Astana: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Wednesday held talks with Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of K…
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Embracing technology for the workforce of tomorrow
While historically, immigration in the UAE has been characterised by manual operations, many of the most recent advances in technology have made their way into the UAE’s immigration framework. The gov…
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Secret room, Filipino favourites in Dubai tower
Dubai: A secret toy store. Boodle fights. Grilled chicken feet and intestines. No, this isn’t a list for the next Mission Impossible. These are some of the uniquely Filipino things you can find in jus…
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UAE further delays launch of first nuclear reactor
The UAE says it wants 50 percent of its energy to be generated by clean sources by 2050. Saudi Arabia, the world’s top crude oil exporter, plans to build up to 16 nuclear reactors, but the projects ha…
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Indians, Pakistanis top in road fatalities in Sharjah
Sharjah: Road fatalities in Sharjah, including pedestrian deaths, dropped to 41 in the first six months of this year from 61 in the same period last year, said police. Given their larger expatriate po…
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Credit and deposit growth picks up pace in the UAE
Dubai: Aggregate monetary data for the first five months of the year from the UAE Central Bank showed a pick in both credit and deposit growth across the banking system. According to an analysis of th…
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Since its launch in January, Dubai Frame has received over 466,000 visitors.
It will also reduce the rush at the ticket counter at Dubai Frame, located in Zaabeel Park. The online smart portal’s technology includes photography, sharing of images immediately on email and social …
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UAE orders companies to freeze accounts, assets of nine Iranian entities
The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority has issued a circular to firms operating in securities and commodities sectors ordering them to freeze the accounts of nine Iranian individuals and organ…
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Dubai’s financial regulator investigates Abraaj over alleged mismanagement
Dubai’s financial regulator is investigating allegations … Read: Abraaj investment management business co-CEOs resign from board There was no immediate comment from Naqvi or his legal representative …
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Video: Dubai’s Emirates introduces VR seat selection
Passengers travelling with Dubai carrier Emirates can now view a 3D rendering of … will offer customers an immersive 360-degree view of the first, business and economy cabins on Airbus A380 and Boei…
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Republic TV honours Indian business leaders in Dubai
The English news channel presented the legends of the business world from India in Gulf with Lifetime achievement awards. Others were honoured with the Visionary and Inspirational leader awards Englis…
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E-ticketing system launched for Dubai Frame to ease rush
Visitors from the People of Determination category and children under 3 years and the elderly people above 60 years can visit the Dubai Frame free of charge. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter …
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Dubai moves to ease foreign investor licensing
Under the agreement, VFS Global will provide and manage administrative tasks related to visa, passport, identity management and other citizen services for Dubai FDI’s investor partners and enable them …
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Dubai FDI partners with VFS Global to ease foreign investors licensing
The partnership with VFS Global is part of Dubai FDI’s efforts to ensure a smooth journey for investors and advance their business. The agreement was signed recently between Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO Duba…
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Exclusive: Dubai investigates Abraaj over alleged mismanagement – sources
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai’s financial regulator is investigating allegations of mismanagement at private equity firm Abraaj, which is on the verge of financial collapse after a scandal over its use of i…
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