Abu Dhabi’s residential capital values grew steadily for the first three months, registering a quarterly growth in the range of 1.8 to 5.6 per cent, according to leading Dubai-based local consulting …
Watch: Heavy rain in Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, dusty skies, strong winds in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, warning due to rough seas issued in the UAE
UAE: Heavy rains were reported in parts of the UAE including Ras Al khaimah, Fujairah, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman on Wednesday afternoon. Videos of the showers circulated on social media. According …
Oman and Abu Dhabi State-Owned Companies to Issue Debut Bonds
Omani state energy company OQ SAOC and Abu Dhabi Ports Co. PJSC are set to issue bonds in their first foray into the international fixed-income market. OQ is looking to raise at least $500 million as …
Abu Dhabi University Boosts Data Science And Python Programing Language Through A Free Course Offered To The Community
In collaboration with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), the leading cloud platform and cognitive solutions company, Abu Dhabi Universit …
UAE heavy rains, hail: Residents told to stay away from flash flood areas
Heavy rains with hail have been reported in several parts of the UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said ice and heavy rains fell in Fujairah’s Al Halah. UAE cloud seed …
Man kidnaps girlfriend in Dubai, case suspended
Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance ordered the suspension of the case of a man who fell in love with his countrywoman and ordered his friends to kidnap her and bring her to him. The defendant, …
Three UAE expats win Dh333,333 each from weekly Mahzooz draw in Dubai
Afsal, who hails from Kerala, India, Khandrix from the Philippines and Mohammed from Egypt all matched five out of the six winning numbers during the live draw held on April 24. Afsal The trio split …
Dubai: 6-month jail term, Dh5,000 fine for creator of viral TikTok ‘shooting’ video
A waiter who added gunshot sound effects to a TikTok video that went viral has been sentenced to six months in prison and a fine of Dh5,000 for publishing a clip that threatens public order. According …
Dubai’s ready villa/townhouse sales hits new high in Q1
The pandemic brought forth a lot of new trends into the real estate sector, not only in Dubai but across the world. One of the most significant trends was a clear increase in demand for …
Eid Al Fitr 2021: Dubai to step up inspections of eateries, public kitchens
Dubai Municipality will intensify inspection campaigns in the period leading up to Eid al-Fitr. The authority intends to target food establishments, especially confectionery shops, roasteries, …
Aafaq Islamic Finance Publishes The Specialized Quarterly “Aafaq” Magazine
Aafaq Islamic Finance, the leading institution in the financial sector that provides financial products and services in compliance with the provisions o …
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Watch: Indian expat family Bhatias makes history, completes 100 years in Dubai
But away from the spotlight, one Dubai-based Indian family is silently marking a milestone on completing a momentous 100 years in the UAE. As family members of Uttamchand Tulsidas Bhatia, deemed the …
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History of banking in the UAE
For anyone considering banking in the UAE, here’s all you need to know about them. Here you can find out how the industry came into existence decades earlier and it has been constantly evolving to …
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Dubai Islamic Bank 1st Quarter 2021 Group Financial Results
Dubai Islamic Bank (DFM: DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE and the second largest Islamic bank in the world, today announced its results for the …
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At Dh853m for Q1-2021, Dubai Islamic Bank’s net profit is definitely in recovery mode
Dubai: Dubai Islamic Bank will take a lot of strength from its first quarter 2021 numbers, with net profit up a whopping 2,337 per cent compared to what it was in the final three months of 2020.
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Review: Oporto – the Aussie favourite opens in Dubai Festival City Mall
Find out why Australians in Dubai are in a flap over these chicken burgers… If you’re an Australian living in Dubai, chances are you’ve had the chicken salt conversation recently. Rumours of this …
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UAE: 2 outlets closed down for violating Covid-19 rules
Dubai Municipality has closed down two outlets and issued warning to 27 others for not adhering to Covid-19 safety measures in its latest inspection drive. In total, it inspected 2,384 establishments …
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