Latest in a series of global collaborations to keep UK and Dubai at the forefront of FinTech Dubai: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle E…
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Three Key Company Formation Changes In The UAE That Could Affect You In 2019
This year has seen a raft of banking and business regulations sweep across the UAE. There have been new tax laws, changes in Central Bank guidelines, and a general shift in bank compliance criteria. T…
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Dubai aims to welcome 25 million visitors annually by 2025
From the buzzing streets of JBR to the historical Al Fahidi neighbourhood in Old Dubai, tourists have plenty to keep them occupied when visiting the city. But Dubai Tourism wants to deliver even more. …
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First year of VAT in the UAE: FTA reveals the key details of implementation
The UAE implemented 5 per cent VAT on the supply … The authority also held more than 35 meetings with all business groups and representatives of relevant sectors including banking, real estate …
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Sheikh Mohammed issues eight principles of governance in Dubai
3. We are a business capital The government of Dubai aims to improve the lives of its people through strengthening its economy. Dubai does not invest or involve itself in politics, and does not …
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Abu Dhabi’s third-quarter GDP surges 17%
Abu Dhabi’s overall gross domestic product (GDP … according to the state-run WAM news agency.
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Dubai Bank Wins Right to Swap Abraaj Debt
Noor Bank PJSC, which provided a $100 million loan to the collapsed Abraaj Group, won the right to swap the debt for stakes in some of the Dubai-based buyout firm’s funds, according to people with kno…
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to visit Pakistan
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will visit Pakistan on Sunday at the invitation of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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UAE 1 Bahrain 1: Late Khalil penalty salvages draw
The 2019 Asian Cup got off to a dramatic start as Ahmed Khalil’s late penalty earned hosts UAE a 1-1 draw with Bahrain in Group A. Ahmed Khalil came off the bench to score a late penalty on his 100th …
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Sheikh Mohammed unveils the 8 principles of Dubai
Save our number and send “Subscribe” to +971503592257 to receive our news digest twice a day! 2. No One is Above the Law Justice is the basis of a strong and proud nation, and guarantees prosperity an…
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Sheikha Latifa: Dubai royal defends Mary Robinson visit
The wife of the ruler of Dubai says she is grateful that a former president of Ireland visited her family. Princess Haya bint Hussein told Irish Broadcaster RTÉ, that she had invited Mary Robinson to …
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Video: Indian in Dubai creates film dedicated to Sheikh Mohammed
Dubai Marina and Dubai Canal. The film is a love-letter to the emirate. Download the Microsoft News app for your Android or iPhone device and get news & live updates on the go. The film was created by …
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US team to review Dubai real estate investment
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) will receive a delegation from the US representing government and private institutions and comprising more than 150 real estate agents and 11 investors who are seeking …
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Wife of Dubai ruler apologises for Robinson controversy
A wife of Dubai’s ruler has defended former Irish president Mary Robinson’s visit to an Emirati princess who went missing earlier this year and has apologised for the controversy which followed the in…
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UAE sees sharp boost in banking deposits
(MENAFN) The UAE’s banking deposits from January to November last year recorded an 8.4 percent jump, reaching USD42.9 billion compared to the previous year. The boost in the three-six month …
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Sheikha Latifa: Dubai royal ‘grateful’ for Robinson visit
The wife of the ruler of Dubai says she is grateful that a former president of Ireland visited her family. Princess Haya bint Hussein told Irish Broadcaster RTÉ, that she had invited Mary Robinson to …
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Mobile News Awards sparks New Way F1 trip for Ignite man
“It had always been an aspiration to attend the Mobile News awards dinner and be part of a team that … I was announced as the winner of two tickets to the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with ho…
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