After pandemic slowdown, revenge tourism has caught on and people just want to get out Dubai: UAE travel is back with a vengeance, says a senior official at VFS Global. In an exclusive interview with …
UAE authorities seize more than Dh2b in financial crime crackdown
In January, the office collected Dh286m in cash and another Dh15m in gold Dubai: UAE authorities have seized more than Dh2 billion in 2021, including Dh1.1 billion in money laundering offences, as …
UAE’s Diplomacy Overdrive
The United Arab Emirates signed a series of trade and economic agreements, strengthening its status as a global hub. The Gulf emirate is seeking to attract billions of dollars in foreign investment …
UAE economy to grow at faster pace
The UAE has significant capacity to ramp up oil production from current levels of 2.9 million per day at end of January 2022. But, we expect the country will maintain the steady 20,000-30,000 barrels …
UAE income tax is not on the table for now, says minister
The United Arab Emirates will not introduce an income tax for the time being, a senior official said, weeks after the Gulf nation unveiled a new company …
UAE drone conference warns about rising threat
The UAE and its allies warned on February 20 of the rising threat of drone attacks, as Middle East militants rapidly acquire a taste for the cheap and easily accessible unmanned systems. But while the …
UAE leaders meet in Dubai, discuss ways to boost residents’ happiness
The UAE Vice-President and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince also discussed diverse aspects of the UAE’s development journey …
UAE’s Edge Group Claims Drone Swarm Capability
UAE’s Claims Drone Swarm Capability is published in Aerospace Daily & Defense Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Brief …
Kazakhstan’s Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai Welcomes Millionth Visitor
NUR-SULTAN – Kazakhstan’s Pavilion at the EXPO 2020 Dubai World Exhibition welcomed its millionth visitor – a 38-year-old Dubai resident Mahmud Al Burai on Feb. 20, reports the press service of the …
Ruler of Dubai and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meet to discuss UAE ‘megaprojects’
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met for talks in Dubai on Monday. Sheikh Mohammed, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy …
Dubai’s DEWA May Boost Post-IPO Dividend Payout to $1.69 Billion
State-owned Dubai Electricity & Water Authority is considering tripling its annual dividend target to 6.2 billion dirhams ($1.69 billion) after listing in the first half of the year, people familiar …
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UAE: Reader complains against bank’s delay to process an Initial Public Offering refund
Bank resolved the issue after Gulf News’ intervention …
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Over 460m riders used public transport, shared transport, taxis in Dubai in 2021
The number of riders increased by a third compared to 2020 Over 460m riders used public transport, shared transport, taxis in Dubai in 2021 Dubai Bus, Dubai Metro, Dubai RTA, dubai taxis, Dubai Tram, …
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Coinmarketpedia, a crypto and blockchain educational platform launches in the UAE
Coinmarketpedia, a digital platform, has officially launched in the UAE and is set to further equip crypto and blockchain enthusiasts and investors with trading and cryptocurrency knowledge. The infor …
Sheikh Sultan receives Sharjah certification as healthy city
The Sharjah’s accreditation for international eligibility comes after 100 percent fulfillment of the requirements and standards of healthy cities …
No plastic rice being sold in Abu Dhabi markets, food authority affirms
Adafsa issues statement after social media rumours of plastic rice in Saudi Arabia Abu Dhabi: Any reports of plastic rice or inedible rice in Abu Dhabi markets are inaccurate, the Abu Dhabi …
Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital navigates some smooth returns in ‘21
Waha Capital, an Abu Dhabi-listed investment company, leverages its emerging markets expertise, business networks, and research capabilities to deliver attractive returns on its f …