The UAE’s minister of economy has issued a decree adopting a regulatory framework for financial technology (fintech) firms conducting operations under experimental licences. The decree …
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Abu Dhabi toddler gets liver transplant from dad
Zainab Raza, her mother told Gulf News: ‘We are thankful to KCH doctors from Abu Dhabi and London who perfectly coordinated with us and saved our daughter’s life.” What is Biliary Atresia?
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Abu Dhabi cuts business setup, licencing fees
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development (DED) has issued two resolutions designed to reduce costs for businesses in the emirate, state news agency WAM said on Sunday. The first decision …
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UAE-Ghana Business Forum Discussed Opportunities for Commercial and Investment Cooperation
The UAE-Ghana Business and Investment Forum was held in Ghanaian capital of Accra recently, in the presence of representatives of several government agencies, investment entities, economic officials a…
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Dubai completes 47 projects to add 14,000 properties
Completed projects in Dubai this year added 14,000 different properties to the market, including 10,000 apartments, 364 residential complexes, 2,258 townhouses, and 1,575 villas, said the director gen…
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Dubai property has 14,000 new homes as of August 2018
RELATED ARTICLES: Dubai contractor says Schon asset seizure ‘tip of the iceberg’ | Sheikh Hamdan approves DLD restructure | DLD values 8,000 properties worth $78bn in 2017 Dubai Land Department (DLD) …
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Dubai reaped $18bn in benefits from Metro system
The metro, which opened in September 2009 and comprises the red and green lines, has cost Dh41bn to build and operate, according to a report by Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Henley Bus…
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14,000 homes added to Dubai’s property market so far in 2018
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has revealed that 47 new real estate projects have been completed in the emirate in the first eight months of 2018. The completed projects added 14,000 properties to the Du…
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9,249 fake products seized, 1,456 fines issued in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) seized 9,249 fake products and issued 1,456 fine tickets in the second quarter of 2018, it said on Saturday. The department …
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UAE’s earliest mosque found in Al Ain
Abu Dhabi: Archaeologists from the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi have discovered several falaj (irrigation waterways), at least three buildings and, more significantly …
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Dubai inks deal with Los Angeles to drive foreign investment
Under the terms of the agreement, Dubai and Los Angeles will promote and facilitate cooperation between business communities of both cities to drive foreign direct investment and development. The two …
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Sharjah ruler issues decree to establish performing arts academy
The new decree stipulates that the Academy will enjoy financial and administrative independence and will be owned by the Government of Sharjah, state news agency WAM reported. The new Academy aims to …
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UAE uses AI to map its solar potential
A newly created Artificial Intelligence Lab created by the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment will use artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to identify concentrated solar energy locatio…
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Why you could face arrest if you drink alcohol on plane to Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Manchester Evening News – 06:26 AM GMT September 07, 2018 Trio of Abu Dhabi banks in merger talks The Financial Times – 08:22 AM GMT September 04, 2018 Louvre Abu Dhabi delays unveiling of Leonardo’s …
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How the Sustainable Development Goals can help UAE firms unlock their potential
The UAE government formed a National Committee … actionable and measurable business goals. So, how can they change this? Companies can begin by trying to ensure the proper implementation of …
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Hindujas eyeing UAE for global HQ, seek to acquire local bank
In the UAE, the group has diversified business interests ranging from petrochemicals, and finance to bus/truck manufacturing. In Ras Al Khaimah, the group’s Ashok Leyland operates a commercial vehicle …
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UAE issues over 500,000 business licences so far in 2018, up 9%
Dubai and Abu Dhabi account for 85% of UAE business licences issued in the first eight months of 2018.A total of 532,000 business licences were issued across the UAE by the end of August, a 9 percent …
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