According to Sheikh Khalifa’s instructions, the committee will be chaired by the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), and include representatives from the UAE’s humanitarian organisations. Also read: UAE lead…
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Bahraini bank eyes ‘milestone’ move to expand Saudi operations
Bahrain-based Gulf International Bank (GIB) has announced further progress in the implementation … Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories …
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Abu Dhabi raises standards for licensing hospital emergency units
The standard stipulates specific service requirements and criteria that all public and private general hospitals in Abu Dhabi must fulfil to obtain licencing, news agency WAM reported. The new reforms …
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UAE-based retail CEOs eye AI to give them edge
This is in stark contrast with UAE CEOs, who were confident of harnessing technology to transform the customer experience in-store. When it comes to the overarching theme of business transformation, 8…
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Dubai cafe’s cheetah stunt to be probed
Al Shehi added that a thorough investigation of the cafe and its owner would be carried out, in coordination with authorities in Dubai. One person close to the investigation told Gulf News that they e…
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Abu Dhabi bank’s UK arm closes financing deal for Travelodge hotel
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) UK said the property was acquired by a Saudi-based client for AED194.6 million, with ADIB providing AED125.7 million of Sharia’a-compliant financing. The hotel is leased …
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Dewa commissions 2MWp solar carport project
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said it has commissioned a 2MWp solar carport project at its headquarters and at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) building. The Duba…
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Global Blockchain’s Dubai Subsidiary Locks in Development License
Global Blockchain Technologies said in its press release on Thursday (August 16) that its Dubai-based subsidiary has been given the go-ahead to develop blockchain-based solutions within the DMCC free …
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Confidence in Dubai growth remains strongly positive
Business confidence towards growth prospects in Dubai remains strongly positive even as conditions improved at the slowest rate in three months, with growth moderating across three broad sectors, an E…
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What are the options to start a business in Dubai Free Zone?
Toptal: Hire startup funding and financial modeling experts. Toptal hand-matches top startups with experts in fundraising, financial modeling, pricing, and more. Free Zones are special economic zones …
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Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network Highlights Best Practices in Sustainable Supply Chain Management
For his part, Dr. Belaid Rettab, Senior Director, Economic Research and Sustainable Business Development Sector, Dubai Chamber, explained that the Dubai Chamber Sustainability Network regularly hosts …
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Abu Dhabi deploys drones to inspect construction sites
Abu Dhabi City Municipality has launched a trial phase of using … Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC stra…
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‘Smart’ Dubai banks on blockchain
director general of the Smart Dubai initiative, explained to Arab News. The Dubai Blockchain Strategy, launched in 2016, lays out how Dubai will use blockchain to improve government efficiency, create …
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Dubai cafe that filmed a cheetah eating, condemned by UAE government
Dubai: The UAE’s top government official responsible for animal … department at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, in a statement to Gulf News. The official said that under Federal Law …
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India Surges Ahead In Global Solar Race
The UAE’s Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is in the works and will be the largest in the world. Developments in the solar power sector have become so rapid that the largest solar power stati…
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Global Blockchain Technologies shares surge as it secures development licence for Dubai
Global Blockchain Technologies Corp (CSE: BLOC, OTC Pink: BLKCF) is making progress in Dubai – as its subsidiary there has been licensed to develop software and blockchain tech within a free-trade zon…
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Dubai’s du to offer free faster WiFi over Eid Al Adha holiday
Dubai-based telecoms operator du will offer complementary higher-speed WiFi for five days across the UAE during Eid Al Adha. From August 19-23, free WiFi supplied by WiFi UAE will operate 10 times fas…
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