Dubai: The UAE Central Bank is taking on a major role in a digital initiative on cross-border payments. The ‘mBridge’ project brings together the Bank of International Settlements Innovation Hub in …
Dubai entrepreneur on a decade of success in the fashion exhibition business
Vanitaa Bhatia is looking forward to her next DIVAlicious event in the city, to be held from September 30 to October 2.
airBaltic launches Dubai-Riga flights
Latvian airline airBaltic today launched direct flights between Dubai and Riga, Latvia. airBaltic now links the both cities with four weekly flights, offering a wide variety of convenient connections …
Emirates Steel supplies over 60pc of Expo 2020 Dubai rebar needs
Emirates Steel, the leading integrated steel manufacturer in the Middle East, has supplied more than 60% of the rebar needed for Expo 2020 Dubai. The steel was used to build the central dome ‘Al Wasl …
Dubai Hotel Fire Prompts a Photographer to Rappel Out—and GoPro the Whole Thing
As Dubai geared up for its lavish New Year’s Eve celebration, a fire broke out at. Address Downtown Burj Dubai. hotel on Thursday, with local Twitter users posting alarming photos …
Adnoc completes drilling unit IPO bookbuild; nets over $1.1bn
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has announced the successful completion of the bookbuild and public subscription process for the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its Adnoc Drilling Company. It …
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Activist Investing Makes New Inroads as Gulf Shakes Off Taboos
Activist investing can be a lonely slog in the Middle East. The hardball tactics deployed by Carl Icahn or Paul Singer’s Elliott Investment Management are all but unheard-of in a region where board …
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The Best Way to Spend a Solo Night in Dubai
You can still have a great evening in Dubai even if you’re traveling without friends and family. You just need to know where to go and what to do …
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Sharjah’s Dana Gas awarded Dh2b in dispute with National Iranian Oil Co
Dubai: The UAE’s natural gas producer Dana Gas said it was awarded Dh2.23 billion following the settlement of a dispute between its parent firm Crescent Petroleum and National Iranian Oil Company …
KKR vs DC IPL 2021 Live: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals updates from Sharjah
KKR vs DC Live IPL 2021: Welcome to our live coverage of Match 41 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Sharjah Cricket …
Abu Dhabi: Public told not to visit, film police drills around Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
Residents and visitors must avoid filming police drills around the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant that have kicked off today. In an alert, the Abu Dhabi Police said the two-day drills are part of …
UAE moves and shakes in anticipation of US withdrawal
UAE top politicians and diplomats have been busy in recent weeks, seen in a flurry of visits and handshakes, conferences and photo opportunities sig …
Tribunal awards UAE’s Dana Gas $607mln in supply dispute with Iran’s NIOC
An international arbitrational tribunal has awarded UAE-based energy firm Dana Gas $607.5 million in damages in one of its gas supply dispute cases with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). In a …
Airlines want gov’t to test UAE bound passengers at Entebbe airport
Some of the workers of Fly Dubai and Emirates want the government to test passengers traveling to the United Arab Emirates to address the increasing number of forged COVID-19 test certificates and …
In pics: Dubai’s most expensive luxury penthouse listed for $49m
The 25,000 sqft five-bed penthouse triplex is located at at the Atlantis The Royal Resort & Residences in Palm Jumeirah.
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UAE-Based Startup Wahaj Solar Aims To Produce Low-Cost Solar Power That Can Be Used Across An Array Of Applications
With the UAE building the world’s largest solar power plant in Abu Dhabi, there probably hasn’t been a better time to invest in renewable energy.
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The best wireless speaker in the UAE 2021: find the best connected speakers for your home
The best wireless speakers in 2021 come in a range of shapes and sizes, from compact voice assistant-enabled desk buddies right through to big multi-room models that’ll fill your home with sound.As …
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