Both gas fields are situated in the Ghasha concession, described by ADNOC as the world’s largest offshore sour gas development. Ghasha is regarded as a key component of the ADNOC integrated gas …
An overview of the Middle East fintech landscape
The Middle East has seen an influx of fintech startups, new funding and increased support for existing and new ventures …
Sharjah records Dh11.2b real estate transactions in H1
Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department transactions increased by 10.4%; Registration of 4 new residential and commercial real estate projects …
Video: Opportunity for Emiratis to contribute to UAE’s strategic development through National Experts’ Programme
Dubai: Emirati technical experts working across 15 future-growth sectors have been invited to apply for the third edition of the National Experts’ Programme (NEP). Applications for the third edition …
How UAE’s fun-and-sun-loving residents keep cool during summer
Dubai: While many in the West are still coming to terms with the current heatwave, closer home, resilient fun-and-sun-loving residents in the UAE have long perfected the art. As author Jenny Han said, …
UBA Group opens banking operations in Dubai.
The branch will facilitate the financing of trade and investment transactions between the Middle East and Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | United Bank for Africa Group has extended its operations to the …
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Emirates Development Bank to offer free manufacturing consultancy services to SMEs
The UAE’s Emirates Development Bank (EDB) is partnering with Future Factory to deliver free consultancy services to its small and medium enterprise (SMEs) customers. The move is part of the lender’s …
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Over $3bln in real estate transactions recorded in Sharjah
SHARJAH – The semi-annual report issued by the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD) revealed that the value of real estate trading during the first six months of 2022 amounted to AED 11 …
Sharjah Summer Promotions continues to draw tourists
Promotions (SSP) 2022 is still enthralling shoppers and visitors with a wide range of spectacular promotions and offers across the Emirate of Sharjah. The event, which is organised under the umbrella …
UAE experiences heavy rain, temperature drops down to 17°C
The Abu Dhabi Police called on drivers to adhere to safe driving on internal and external roads during rain and expected weather fluctuations during the coming days.
UAE Ruler and Dubai Ruler Meet At Qasr Al Bahar
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received today, at Qasr Al Bahr Palace, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, …
Influx of 200,000 millionaires will raise UAE wealth to $1trln by 2026
The UAE was a clear winner in the GCC region last year when it came to financial wealth. The wealth of the Emirates grew by 20% compared to global growth of 11%, with a net inflow of 200,000 …
UAE: Car deliveries face up to 6-month delay due to semiconductor shortage
New car deliveries have shifted to a slower gear with some models facing up to six-month delay in the UAE. Car dealers in the UAE blamed semiconductors and supply chain issues for the delays in …
UAE thinks big, unveils plan to make it a hub of Metaverse, NFTs and blockchain
Prime Minister and Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum unveiled the Dubai Metaverse Strategy on July 18 …
UAE sees 1,223 new coronavirus cases, 2 deaths in 24 hours
The Ministry stressed in a statement on Wednesday that its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary …
Dubai Police arrest men boarding plane after diamond necklace heist
Provided by The National Police were alerted when the men broke into a jewellery store inside a hotel in Al Sufouh. They traced the men to Dubai airport, where they were about …
What is Dubai’s golden visa and why are Indians making a beeline?
Well-heeled Indians are increasingly investing in Dubai luxury real estate to secure the long-term Golden Visa. A tweak in UAE’s Golden Visa rules has led to the rush.