Shares in Arabtec today fell by 4.61% after the Dubai-listed contractor reported a $12.63 million loss in the first quarter of 2016,… A tender for works to expand Dubai’s Al Maktoum International …
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Abu Dhabi updates ‘Green List’ of countries for coronavirus travel
Further destinations have been added to Abu Dhabi’s ‘Green List’ in an updated announcement by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Passengers arriving from Kazakhstan, Morocco and Saudi …
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Saudi reinstated in Abu Dhabi ‘green list’; no more quarantine for travellers
Abu Dhabi has expanded its list of “green” countries from which travellers can fly into the UAE capital without undergoing quarantine upon arrival. Saudi Arabia has been reinstated into the “green” …
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UAE parents warned: Keep firearms away from kids
The Federal Public Prosecution has warned UAE residents about the dangers of keeping firearms near the vicinity of children. Officials said it was the responsibility of an owner to take proper care of …
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HRW calls on UAE to investigate violations against activist
Human Rights Watch calls on UAE to open investigation into recent physical assaults against Ahmed Mansour, a prominent opposition activist and member of the rights body …
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Emaar Malls merger with Emaar Properties a credit negative
Moody Investors Service has said the proposed merger of Emaar Properties and its subsidiary Emaar Malls by way of share swap will be credit negative for the l …
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Abu Dhabi Green List: Quarantine-free travel from 13 destinations
Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has issued the updated list of ‘Green List’ destinations.Passengers arriving from these destinations will be exempt from mandatory quarantine measures after landing in Abu …
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UAE- Covid: Sharjah drive against illegal housing expanded to flats in city
The Sharjah Municipality has expanded the scope of its campaign against illegal housing. It now covers residential towers in various areas of the city. During inspections, the civic body detected many …
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UAE Arabian Gulf League: Title race heats up as Bani Yas pick up crucial win, Al Jazira and Sharjah drop points
The race for the UAE Arabian Gulf League title got more intense with Al Jazira drawing with Shabab Al Ahli and Sharjah FC losing to Al Nasr, while Bani Yas picking up three points against Al Ittihad …
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What it takes to succeed as a female entrepreneur in the UAE
Eight female entrepreneurs, who have launched their businesses in the UAE, have talked exclusively with Arabian Business about what it takes to succeed and how the challenges they have faced have been …
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‘Everyone is freaking out’: Saudi Arabia’s ultimatum rattles big business
For decades, most top foreign executives popped in and out of Saudi Arabia for business while setting up homes in Dubai as the latter’s more liberal, western-style lifestyle trumped the oil-rich …
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Women looking to smash glass ceiling turning to entrepreneurship in Dubai
Up to 50% of the early idea stage start-ups in the programmes of Dubai Start-up Hub are females, according to Natalia Sycheva, senior manager of entrepreneurship and special projects …
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UAE’s Neobank Debuts Country’s First Digital Banking Platform
YAP, the first independent digital banking platform in the United Arab Emirates, has launched as of Sunday (March 7), Reuters writes. The Dubai-based firm is angling to become a leader in the Middle …
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UAE residents are opting for more personal loans, local banks say
Demand for personal loans among the UAE residents remained steady during the last quarter of the last financial year (FY) and banks predict that more people would opt for personal loans, according to …
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Indian rupee falls against dollar in early trade, touches 19.86 vs UAE dirham
The rupee was trading at 19.86 at 9.45am (UAE time) against the UAE dirham, according to XE.com. On Friday, the rupee had settled at 73.02 against the American currency. Meanwhile, the dollar index, …
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UAE traffic: Police alert of delays on major Dubai road
The Dubai Police has alerted motorists travelling on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, before the Arabian Ranches Bridge, in the direction of Abu Dhabi, to expect significant delays during their commute …
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Brilliant women-run businesses in the UAE to support
International Women’s Day falls on Monday March 8, and in honour of the occasion we’re celebrating all the brilliant, women-led businesses in the UAE. Here are top companies set up by, run and owned …
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