India’s Carnival Cinemas and a partner in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are in talks to buy Qatar-based Novo Cinemas’ theatres in the UAE and Bahrain, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The potential deal highlights moves to separate …
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Fly with Emirates? Get special pass to 4 Dubai theme parks
Dubai: Travellers who book with Emirates will gain a special two-day access to all four of Dubai’s popular theme parks for more than half the price. In a bid to further promote the emirate as a tourist destination, the UAE-based carrier has tied up with …
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Abu Dhabi Says It’s Ready to Pump More Oil Under OPEC Deal
Abu Dhabi said it’s ready to increase oil output in line with … Trump, in an interview on Fox News on Sunday, said OPEC is manipulating the market and called on the group to add 2 million barrels of crude to the market. Read more: Trump Piles Pressure …
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Dubai International Hotel rolls out transit packages
Dubai International Hotel is offering special short and long transit packages for stays up to 12 and 24 hours respectively this summer. The 12-hour package starts from Dhs500 ($136) and comprises a Deluxe Room, Ahlan Meet & Greet on Arrival/Departure and …
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Dubai withdraws bid to list creek as World Heritage Site
Dubai: The UAE has withdrawn its nomination of the Dubai Creek to Unesco’s list of World Heritage Sites, Gulf News can reveal. The decision was intimated on June 30 to the World Heritage Committee that met in Bahrain to choose cultural sites to be added …
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Dubai’s Jebel Ali freezone to process visas in 24 hours
Simplifying business processes results in increased efficiency and more productive companies and employees.” Also read: UAE announces new visa rules for residents, jobseekers and tourists Dubai is looking to digitise processes related to visas as part …
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DED adds 26 new business activities in first half
Dubai: The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, added 26 new business activities across a number of sectors in first half of 2018. The new activities cover various specialised business …
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Dubai’s DP World plans Ethiopia logistics facility
Read: Dubai’s DP World will not consider settlement with Djibouti over port “We have signed a number of agreements with Ethiopia that will promote our friendly relationships with them,” Sulayem said at an open dialogue with business and trade groups …
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PCFC discusses growth issues with businesses in Dubai
Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), a Government of Dubai corporation, has augmented its partnership with trade and business groups in Dubai through an open dialogue with them in the quarterly Consultative Council organised recently.
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Dubai adds 26 new business activities in H1 2018
The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, added 26 new business activities across a number of sectors in the first half of 2018. The move, which is part of DED’s efforts to facilitate …
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Business class with flydubai takes stress out of Nepal
Like flydubai’s dedicated business class lounge at Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 2, complimentary hot and cold food and snacks are available alongside hot drinks and beverages. Two main areas are laid out with leather sofas. Several widescreen …
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PCFC discusses means of growth with businesses in Dubai
(MENAFN Editorial) Dubai, UAE, June 30, 2018: Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) augmented its partnership with trade and business groups in Dubai through an open dialogue with them in the quarterly Consultative Council organized recently.
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DED adds 26 business activities in vital sectors in H1 2018
DUBAI, 2nd July, 2018 (WAM) — The Business Registration and Licensing, BRL, sector in the Department of Economic Development, DED, in Dubai has added 26 new business activities across a number of sectors in the first half of 2018, following that tracked …
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Dubai poised to be digital financial inclusion hub — report
Dubai: The UAE is ideally positioned to serve as the ‘beating heart’ of a regional innovation hub; according to a new report published by Oliver Wyman in collaboration with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). According to the report, Dubai is …
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DIFC signs FinTech deal with France’s Finance Innovation
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has signed an MoU with Finance Innovation, France’s official financial tech innovation centre, to collaborate on the development of the FinTech ecosystem. The Memorandum of Understanding will include knowledge …
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Dubai-based Nearbuy Group acquires UK experiential marketing firm
Dubai-based advertising technology firm Nearbuy Group has bought a majority stake in and experiential marketing firm, the company has announced. UK based NexusEngage helps create concepts and interactive experiences out of empty retail space and counts …
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UAE to tow icebergs from Antarctica to its coasts for drinking water
Company is developing technology to reduce project costs, ensure zero ice melting during transport, facilitate water-transfer processes. The National Advisor Bureau Ltd put forward the UAE-Iceberg Project to highlight the upcoming stages and benefits in …
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