The two countries are working to boost collaboration in the business sector at a time when the number of Chinese tourists to the UAE is on the rise. Over 850,000 Chinese tourists visited the UAE in …
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Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway moves into Dubai despite property slump
DUBAI (Reuters) – The real estate affiliate of billionaire investor Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc said on Sunday it will expand its brokerage operations into the Middle East by opening an …
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Abu Dhabi Media Features First Arabic Speaking AI News Anchor in the World
Al Kaabi: “This step aligns with the company’s strategic plans which seek to keep up with digital advances” Al Olama: “A qualitative leap forward within the media landscape in the UAE and the …
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Etihad to offer wireless streaming, remove screens from narrow-body fleet
DUBAI (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways will offer wirelessly streamed movies and television shows to passengers on mainly short-haul flights as it removes entertainment screens from its …
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Empowering individuals through technology: Here’s what you need to know
AI and blockchain technology are fast converging – opening new opportunities for the business sector. In Dubai, the Dubai Blockchain Strategy, announced by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin …
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Dubai plans to increase its ‘world’s most-visited destinations’ ranking
reportedly promises to further raise Dubai’s profile as an industry hub by showcasing new developments, destinations, offers and technologies, and providing a platform for companies to network and do …
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Rise of the family private investment office and fall of the hedge funds
A decade ago the most opulent conference of the season in Dubai was always the Hedge Funds World Middle East event, with – at its peak – almost a thousand high-rolling delegates to be feted and …
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Warren Buffett Bets on Dubai Property as Market Prolongs Slump
(Bloomberg) — Warren Buffett’s real estate brokerage is expanding into the Middle East with an office in Dubai. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Gulf Properties will be led by Chairman Ihsan Husein Al …
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Dubai Business Women Council launches 2nd cycle of Mentorship Programme
42 applications received in cycle of DBWC Mentorship Programme 2019 Dubai, UAE, April 27, 2019: The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) has announced that 42 members submitted their applications …
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Qatar climbdown in WTO case involving ‘illegal’ ban on UAE goods
LONDON: Qatar has backed down on measures relating to its “illegal” ban on UAE goods and services, the subject of a dispute lodged with the World Trade Organization, the Emirates’ state news agency …
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Arabian Centres to raise up to $836 million in Saudi’s biggest IPO since 2014
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabian mall operator Arabian Centres Co could raise up to $836 million at the top end of the price range for its initial public offering (IPO), the sale prospectus showed on …
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Hyatt Announces Plans for Andaz Dubai The Palm
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190427005002/en/ Created … admission and easy access to several of Dubai’s key landmarks including the Mall of the Emirates …
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UAE, Saudi Arabia largest markets for OSS in the Middle East
DUBAI – Innovations and advancements have in recent years given rise to new exponential technologies, leading to the digital disruption and transformation of organizations, entire industries and …
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UAE, UK agree to integrate new development strategies
UAE-UK Business Council meeting The UAE delegation also participated in the 15th session of the UAE-UK Business Council held in London to discuss ways to enhance dialogue and partnerships between the …
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Bursting the expat bubble: how an Emirati business is making everyone feel at home in the UAE
When she worked in higher education in the UAE, Khadija Behzad was alarmed to be repeatedly told by colleagues that she was the only Emirati they knew. It is a common enough phenomenon in the UAE. A …
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$70B bilateral trade expected after UAE-China deal
“The UAE has built itself with great expertise and resources. And its strategic position as a global business hub has given boundless opportunities to businesses like ours, to grow at a faster rate,” …
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Year on from Fujairah tragedy, UAE divers spread safety message
Plenty of people are trained to go within 18 metres but only 10 or 12 people in the UAE are probably qualified to do that particular wreck dive.” It’s important to add that none of the instructors …
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