A pioneer of conceptual art and experimental practice in the Middle East, late Emirati artist Hassan Sharif seen in his studio. (Courtesy: Maaziar Sadr) The major retrospective ‘Hassan Sharif: I Am …
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Abu Dhabi’s IPIC Drops Lawsuit Against Goldman Sachs Over 1MDB Scandal
Abu Dhabi’s International Petroleum Investment Co (IPIC) dropped a lawsuit against Goldman Sachs Group Inc to recover losses suffered from the U.S. investment bank’s dealings with Malaysian state fund …
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Lawmakers take steps to slow down sale of F-35s to UAE
Two Senate Democrats are hoping to slow roll the potential sale of the F-35 joint strike fighter to the United Arab Emirates, introducing on Oct. 20 legislation that would block the delivery of …
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This ‘John Wick’ Rollercoaster in Dubai Looks Even More Intense Than the Movies
Open Contract’ ride it is building in its Motiongate theme park in Dubai, which was inspired by the world of assassins depicted in the wildly popular action movie series starring Keanu Reeves.
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UAE eyes zero oil in GDP
The UAE also came 16th in 190 countries in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2020 ranking, thanks to digitalisation strategies and promising business regulatory environment provided by the UAE, …
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Dynamic new destination Dubai Future District is a place that mixes business with pleasure
In this edition of Postcards, we explore a new Dubai neighbourhood – the aptly-named Dubai Futures District, combining the International Finance Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre and the Emirates …
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Dubai Economy and Zoho to assist Dubai businesses in digital transformation
The MoU, signed by Omar Bushahab, CEO, the Business Registration and Licensing sector (BRL) of Dubai Economy, and Ali Shabdar, Regional Director of MEA, Zoho Corp, is a step towards making Dubai a …
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Abu Dhabi fund drops lawsuit against Goldman over 1MDB
One of Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth funds has dropped a lawsuit alleging Goldman Sachs bribed its officials as part of a “massive global conspiracy” that led to billions of dollars being embezzled …
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COVID-19: Can I land at Dubai Airport if I have a visa issued from Abu Dhabi?
What are the regulations for arriving at an airport in another emirate? Abu Dhabi entry guidelines: Which tests are accepted and where can you get it done? Dubai: What are the regulations that …
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Israel says UAE visit ‘making history’ – Palestinians call it ‘shameful’
A group of United Arab Emirates officials became the first Gulf Arab delegation ever to visit in Israel on Tuesday, cementing a normalisation deal in an occasion that Israel and U.S. officials …
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Bloom Properties presents ‘Tower A’ the elite building of Bloom Towers with a guaranteed 8% return on investment
Leading Abu Dhabi real estate developer, Bloom Properties, has announced the launch of Tower A, the Elite building of its premium development Bloom Towers. The 43-storey building, which is located on …
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Dubai’s du dials up Dh824m in third-quarter 2020 net income
Dubai: A one-off gain from selling its stake in a data centre helped Dubai-based telecom operator du post Dh824 million in net income for the July to end September period. That compares with Dh381 …
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You can move to Dubai without leaving your current job – here’s how
If the excitement of working from home is beginning to wear off and you’re yearning for a change of scenery, then you could swap the UK for Dubai while still working in your current job. Sorry, there …
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COVID-19: No fines issued, no business closed in Dubai on Tuesday for not adhering to health protocols
Dubai: No fines were issued, no business was ordered closed and only six shops were warned for not posting ample social distancing stickers to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the …
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10 awesome things to do in Dubai this weekend
The dancing fountain show aims to break a Guinness World Record by becoming the World’s Largest Fountain, making it even bigger than the fountains at The Dubai Mall. Whilst the launch night on October …
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Cryptocurrency This Week: Crypto Ban In The Air, Crypto Scams Everywhere
Even as crypto stakeholders in India argue against … only to find that the exchange’s office had shifted from India to Dubai. In the preliminary investigation, it was found that the 43 …
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Israeli pipeline company signs deal to bring UAE oil to Europe
Israeli pipeline company EAPC said on Tuesday it had signed a preliminary deal to help transport oil from the United Arab Emirates to Europe via a pipeline that connects the Red Sea city of Eilat and …
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