Dubai Municipality and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) are looking to establish a solar lake in the emirate. Studies are currently taking place with a view to installing a floating …
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UAE-China bilateral trade up 16% in first quarter
Bilateral trade between UAE and China increased 16.2 per cent to $11.2 billion (Dh41bn) in the first quarter of the year compared with the same period a year earlier, the Chinese ambassador to the UAE …
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UAE-China links to strengthen further during Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s visit
Dr Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, ambassador of the UAE to China, said the visit will involve a series of high profile meetings with key influential Chinese business leaders. “We expect significant progress to …
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Dubai Tourism launches tech competition for aspiring entrepreneurs
Want to finally get to work on that business idea you’ve been mulling over for ages … The project runs within The Futurism Programme, part of the ‘Dubai 10X’ initiative created by the Government of …
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ADIB and Al Baraka Banking Group sign MoU to expand network
ADIB is a leading bank in the UAE with more than AED 124.6 billion in assets. The bank also offers world-class online, mobile and phone banking services, providing clients with seamless digital access …
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Sharjah Sale: Discounts of up to 80 per cent for shoppers in August
A mega sale will run in Sharjah with up to 80 per cent discount from August 1 to 3 as part of the ‘Sharjah Summer Promotions 2019’ launched by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI). …
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Emaar to build first 3D printed home in Dubai
3D printed houses are soon to be a reality, as global real estate developer Emaar Properties has announced plans to build its first 3D printed home in Dubai. The project underlines Emaar’s commitment …
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The great crypto heist
The result is that crypto land has become an unregulated casino, whereunchecked criminality runs riot. This is not mere conjecture. Some of the biggest crypto players may be openly involved in …
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Floating solar panels for rain water drainage lakes
Dubai Municipality and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) are studying the installation of a floating photovoltaic solar panel system on the deep tunnel rainwater drainage lakes …
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Sharjah ‘Guest of Honour’ at Mexico book fair
Sharjah’s global efforts to encourage literary movements and the richness of Emirati and Arab cultures will be under the spotlight at Latin America’s largest book fair next year. In a recent …
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U.S. hedge fund holds talks with Dubai-based Bin Zayed Group over £300m Newcastle FC purchase
An American hedge fund backed by Japanese investment giant SoftBank has been holding talks with the Dubai-based Bin Zayed Group which is interested in buying Newcastle United Football Club for between …
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UAE’s digital push proves hugely beneficial
He is absolutely correct. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and smart technology are reshaping the future of the world. The UAE has pressed the right keys when it comes to adopting smart technology. The …
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UAE shipping business as usual
It’s business as usual for port operators and shipping companies in the UAE as oil tankers and cargo ships sailed through Arabian Gulf waters peacefully despite growing US-Iran tension in the region. …
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UAE-China trade surges 11.3% in Jan-May period
According to Dubai Department of Economic Development, 618 new business licences were issued to Chinese companies in 2018, a year-on-year increase of 22.8 per cent, the ambassador pointed out. By the …
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Talks ongoing with Virgin Galactic on UAE spaceport plans
The UAE is set to introduce a new Space Law, which will pave the way for space tourism companies to invest and operate in the country. It comes as Branson ramps up his efforts to be the first business …
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European financial major makes Gulf debut with Dubai deal
Woodbrook Group Holdings Ltd, one of Europe’s largest international firms of financial consultants, on Thursday confirmed it has established its first base in the Middle East with the acquisition of …
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Sharjah nature reserve on Ramsar list
Wasit Wetland has been developed as a destination for those who want to learn about wildlife in Sharjah and UAE. Image Credit: Supplied Sharjah: The Ramsar Convention has recognised Wasit Nature …
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