(Bloomberg) -- Ever since the first gleaming towers sprang out of the desert, Dubai has gotten used to rapid change. It’s no stranger to boom-and-bust. What’s happening now is different: a slow bleed. ... ( read original story ...)
New laws to boost banking sector
The Board of Directors of the UAE Banks Federation (UBF) welcomed a series of new laws issued recently by the government and said they would help boost the competitiveness of the economy while positiv... ( read original story ...)
Dubai taps data-driven strategy to ride smart city wave
Dubai's smart city vision will rely on a complex network of interconnected technologies such as Arificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain to tackle challenges such as sustai... ( read original story ...)
India Accelerator eyes UAE startup ecosystem
India Accelerator - launchpad for early stage technology start-ups - is keen on tapping UAE ecosystem, says Mona Singh, co-founder of India Accelerator (IA). The entreprenuerial paltform runs mentorsh... ( read original story ...)
UAE tourists can claim VAT refunds from today
Tourists visiting the UAE have a reason for joy as the government has set no minimum limit for tourists' VAT refund, which will come into effect from Sunday, November 18. Gary Byrne, director of new m... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi’s Torrente clinches victory at Grand Prix Of India
Team Abu Dhabi continues to lead the UIM F1 H2O World Championship, but Shaun Torrente has replaced Thani Al Qemzi at the top of the points' standings after his start-to-finish victory in Sunday's gri... ( read original story ...)
Imran Khan Visits UAE, Likely To Seek $6 Billion Financial Aid: Report
Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in the UAE on Sunday on a day-long visit to the gulf country, where he is likely to seek financial assistance to minimise the cash-strapped Pakistan's dependence on a... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s Khan arrives in UAE
Pakistan’s prime minister arrived in the the UAE on Sunday as the country continues to seek financial assistance from its allies. Saudi Arabia offered a $6bn rescue package to Pakistan last month incl... ( read original story ...)
Unveiled: Dubai Way, the new address in Texas
A small part of Texas in the United States will be forever linked to Dubai following the inauguration of Dubai Way in Frisco. A delegation from Dubai Land Department (DLD) participated in the inaugura... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi F1, plus how to win Dhs2,000 cash in Dubai
Every week, the Time Out Dubai team discusses the biggest news and trends from across the city, in addition to revealing the best places across town to visit right now. It’s your chance to look behind ... ( read original story ...)