“The UAE is one of the best places in the region to do business, with the capital, Abu Dhabi, paving the way when it comes to nurturing a safe and enabling environment for startups,” said Dr Tariq bin …
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Undervaluation of work in progress is the UAE construction industry’s biggest challenge according to British Business Group survey
Of those polled, 69 per cent also believes there is a short term approach and a lack of consideration of the whole project life cycle when making decisions on capital projects during the construc …
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Enoc Link to provide more than 1 million litres of fuel to Expo 2020 Dubai fleet
Enoc Link, the digital mobile fuel delivery service for businesses in the UAE by Enoc Group, has signed an agreement with Expo 2020 Dubai to supply its fleet with more than 1 million litres of fuel.
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Nasdaq Dubai welcomes listing of $750m bond by Emirates Development Bank
This is the second major listing on Nasdaq Dubai during the last seven days, pushing the total value of US dollar-denominated debt listings to $96.876 …
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Emirates Development Bank’s $750m bond lists on Nasdaq Dubai
Dubai: Emirates Development Bank, one of the pivotal players in the UAE’s industrial strategy, has listed its The five-year debt issue has been priced at a yield of 1.63 per cent and was four times …
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Abu Dhabi green pass: Residents relieved ‘everyone around is Covid-negative’
While most were prepared for the new protocol, some were seen quickly downloading the app outside malls and restaurants.
Abu Dhabi announces names of Abrahamic Family House places of worship
Mosque, church and synagogue will make up Saadiyat Island facility, set to open in 2022 Abu Dhabi: The names of the three houses of worship that will make up the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi …
Abu Dhabi’s largest sporting facility opens its doors
The facility, the largest sporting complex in Abu Dhabi, will home the training of professional jiu-jitsu fighters, as well as the next generation of stars from the UAE. Located in Al Bahia on the Abu …
UAE-backed Yemen leader says his troops at island air base
A militia leader who is the nephew of Yemen’s late strongman president has acknowledged that his Emirati-backed troops are stationed on an island in a crucial maritime chokepoint where a mysterious ai …
UAE customs seized 923,724 counterfeit goods in 2020: WAM
The United Arab Emirates customs seized 923,724 counterfeit goods in 2020, according to a report published on Emirates News Agency (WAM) on …
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Dubai hotel offers free Wi-Fi for online bookings
First Central Hotel Apartments in Dubai has introduced free Wi-Fi to guests. The free Wi-Fi service is now available to guests who have booked their stay at the TECOM property online, whether directly …
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Why smart cities are important to the UAE
Making well-informed data-based decisions around development policy accelerates local business, drives trade, and enables job growth …
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Dubai’s Emirates Group reports $6bn annual loss, records first non-profitable year in over three decades
Motivate Publishing Emirates . Dubai-based Emirates Group has posted its first non-profitable year in over three decades, recording an annual loss of Dhs22.1bn ($6bn) for the f …
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Sharjah to get a child protection centre soon
Sharjah’s Child Safety Department (CSD) has previewed the pilot phase of Kanaf Child Protection Centre. Visualised as a safe haven for victims of child abuse, Kanaf has been established under the …
Inmate at Sharjah jail virtually attends wedding of his two daughters
Sharjah: A prisoner in Sharjah Punitive and Rehabilitation Establishment has expressed his gratitude towards Sharjah Police for allowing him to attend the wedding of his two daughters over an online …
‘Green pass’ Covid protocol: Abu Dhabi hotels, tourism establishments to be inspected
Inspectors will be going around hotels and tourism establishments in Abu Dhabi to ensure that the ‘green pass’ entry protocol is being implemented, the authorities have warned. Legal action will be …
Video: Abu Dhabi has removed the UK from its green list as Covid-19 cases rise in Britain
Tajikistan has also been removed from the UAE’s green list, while Malta is the only addition to the updated travel list …