Swvl, a Dubai-headquartered transport technology startup and Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital have signed a merger deal that would result in Swvl being listed on Nasdaq. Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital is …
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Sharjah foils bid to smuggle 93kg of crystal meth through sea route
The Khalid Port Customs at Sharjah has foiled an attempt to smuggle a shipment of crystal weighing 93.3 kilogrammes and about 3,000 methadone tablets into the country through the port. The suspects …
Expats say UK move to keep UAE on red list ‘frustrating’
Britishers in the UAE as well as the UK have expressed disappointment at the UK government’s decision to keep the UAE on the red list despite the high rate of vaccination in the UAE and low rate of …
UAE: Reader complains against bank’s reduced cashback rewards on dining from 5 to 1 per cent
Cashback on dining at India Club should be 5 per cent, but bank credited only 1 per cent. Trending Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can …
What is a UAE Golden Visa? All you need to know
UAE: What is the five-year multiple-entry tourist visa? Dubai: Have you been hearing news updates about the UAE Golden Visa over the past few months but are still not sure what the visa is all about …
Kochi to Dubai via Tashkent in 16 days: An Indian expat’s return trip during COVID-19 flight restrictions
Mohan V Mathew, a Dubai resident, narrates his journey from Kerala to Dubai The ban on flights from India to the UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic caught many people by surprise. It meant staying back …
RTA honours 250 taxi drivers and limousine chauffeurs for passing ‘Dubai Way’ training
The ‘Dubai Way’ course was offered by a number of franchise firms and run by the Dubai College of Tourism at Depart of Tourism in Dubai.
UAE Central Bank maintains base rate at 15 basis points after no change from US Fed
Dubai: The UAE Central Bank has maintained the base rate on the overnight deposit facility (ODF) at 15 basis points. This decision was taken following the US Federal Reserve’s announcement on …
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UAE’s F&B major Chicking opens in City Centre Deira
Dubai: Chicking opened its latest outlet at City Centre Deira on July 13 as the homegrown brand continues its rapid expansion. The outlet is located on the main food court at the Deira mall, and comes …
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MIDEAST STOCKS Abu Dhabi hits record high, major Gulf bourses gain
Major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday, amid rising oil prices, with the Abu Dhabi index hitting a record high.
Covid-19: UAE sends plane carrying medical supplies to Mauritania
An aid plane carrying 80,000 Covid-19 vaccines was sent to Mauritania by the UAE to bolster the country’s efforts in curbing the spread of the virus. The UAE, through the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), …
UAE maritime leaders to prepare candidacy for International Maritime Organization
Significant achievements of the country including the adoption of digital technology in the maritime sector, programs to protect the marine …
Tokyo Olympics 2020: UAE judoka Ivan Remarenco exits in Round of 32
Dubai: UAE’s experienced judoka, Ivan Remarenco, went down 10-0 to Canada’s Shady El Nahas in their Round of 32 clash in Tokyo Olympics on Thursday morning. Victor Scvortov, the naturalised Moldovan …
Education Market in UAE 2021-2025 | Analyzing Growth in Education Services Industry | Technavio
Disclaimer | Accessibility Statement | Commerce Policy | Made In NYC | Stock quotes by finanzen.net NEW YORK, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The education market in UAE is expected to grow by USD …
UAE’s Etisalat reports $1.27bln net profits in H1 2021
ABU DHABI – Etisalat Group consolidated revenues amounted to AED26.4 billion representing year-over-year (YoY) increase of 3.2 percent while consolidated net profit after Federal Royalty amounted to …
Dubai-based beauty entrepreneur on how she hopes to empower women with her brand
It’s hard to explain, but I just knew I had to be here for her,” the beauty entrepreneur tells us over a Zoom conversation. “Over the next three months, I really fell in love with Dubai, and …
Dubai: Hatta dam area closed for maintenance work
All other entertainment and tourist sites in the Hatta area will remain open, the Dubai Municipality said. “For your safety, Dubai Municipality announces the closure of the Hatta dam area and its …