A UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman and Apple Inc declined to comment for the story. The Gulf crisis, an ongoing diplomatic dispute that has roiled the GCC, was set in motion by the hacking …
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UAE firms tie up in three-way mega merger to create $114 billion banking giant
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Union National Bank and Bank Al Hilal have announced a major three-way merger deal that will create the fifth largest lender in the MENA region with combined assets of $114 …
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Ministry of Finance hosts delegation from the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes
Abu Dhabi UAE: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently hosted a delegation from the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi during the…
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Dubai Islamic Bank net profits up 11% to Dh5 billion in 2018
Dubai: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) on Wednesday reported Dh5 billion net profits, up 11 per cent compared to Dh4.5 billion in 2017. In response to the strong performance, DIB’s board of directors …
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Planning a short vacation? Travel from Dubai to Muscat by bus for just AED 55
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority and Oman … Every bus will offer free WiFi, and will accommodate up to 50 passengers. The best part of this service is its price – a one-way trip …
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Where to stay in Dubai for First Time Visitors
It is located across from Burjuman Shopping Centre. The 4-star Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Dubai features a rooftop swimming pool and free Wi-Fi in all areas. Located on Mankhool Road, it is 1.2 …
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Why the future of the UAE job market is tech-driven
The adoption of an innovation-led and technology driven economy is at the top of the UAE’s priorities in 2019. In early 2018, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Pri…
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Exclusive: UAE used cyber super-weapon to spy on iPhones of foes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A team of former U.S. government intelligence operatives working for the United Arab Emirates hacked into the iPhones of activists, diplomats and rival foreign leaders with …
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Dubai held a ‘gender balance’ awards, and every single winner is a man
When asked by Business Insider about the lack of female prize winners, the Dubai Gender Balance Council told us: “During the Index’s second edition, recipients of the Index’s awards happened to be ent…
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Take a bus trip to Muscat for just Dh55
With a capacity of 50 passengers, the luxury buses have free WiFi, adaptive cruise control and drive assist for additional safety. Image Credit: Shafaat Shahbandari/Gulf News Dubai: Travellers can …
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Middle East & Africa Wireless Headsets Market Report 2019: Market to Grow at a CAGR of Over 8% to 2023 – Key Players are LG, Sony, Bose and Sennheiser
For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cccl28/middle_east_and?w=5 Research and Markets also offers Custom Research services providing focused, compreh…
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Dubai’s RTA launches new bus service to Muscat
With a capacity of 50 passengers, the luxury buses have the latest tech features including free WiFi, adaptive cruise control and drive assist for additional safety. Passengers can embark on the trip …
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RTA launches daily bus service to Muscat from Dubai
the luxury buses have latest tech features including free WiFi, adaptive cruise control and drive assist for additional safety. A view of the Muscat city. The Dubai-Muscat bus service by Oman’s …
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Get the bus from Dubai to Oman for Dhs55
Every bus has free WiFi on board and can accommodate up to 50 passengers … Ahmed Bahrozyan, chief executive of the RTA’s Public Transport Agency, said: “We have enhanced the existing Dubai-Muscat ro…
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UAE’s e-commerce spending up 48% in 2018: review
“While some sceptics may look at 2018 as a slow year in terms of UAE retail card spending, actual data collated by Mashreq bank’s merchant acquiring business shows otherwise,” added Pankaj Kundra. “As …
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UAE’s Etisalat launches free upgrade to double broadband speed
Etisalat said the move will enhance UAE’s competitiveness standing in the global fixed broadband speed index increasing broadband penetration and business productivity in the country. Etisalat announc…
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Man with the ‘Midas’ touch: Indian jewellery magnate’s rise to fame in the UAE
The group records an annual turnover of $2 billion with a presence in UAE and 10 other countries. Plans are to reach a turnover of $3 billion in 2020 and expand the business to 20 countries with …
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