United Bank for Africa Plc (DIFC Branch) will operate under the Category 4 license and will be regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the financial regulatory agency of the …
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US will not ‘walk away’ from Middle East: Biden
US President Joe Biden on Saturday assured Arab leaders that the US would remain fully engaged in the Middle East, as he wrapped up his first tour of the region since taking office. “We will not walk …
UAE earmarks 820 mln USD to build “highly accurate” satellites network
The United Arab Emirates UAE Space Agency announced on Sunday that the country has set up a 3-billion-UAE dirham 820 million US …
Sharjah Summer Campaign 2022 Kicks Off
SHARJAH, 17th July, 2022 (WAM) — The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the return of its annual Sharja …
UAE Golden Visa: Investors can get long-term residency from real estate developers
Applicants must submit documentation, including proof of investment and passport details, to complete the process …
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Sharjah Summer Campaign welcomes tourists and residents with packages
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the return of its annual Sharjah Summer Campaign. Running from July 14 to September 30, 2022, …
Dubai retains its spot as world’s top FDI destination for tourism
Dubai has retained its top rank worldwide for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) into tourism in 2021. With Dhs6.4 billion in FDI across 30 FDI projects during the year, …
Dubai sees Dhs230b realty sales this year
The Dubai real estate market would record unprecedented sales exceeding Dhs230 billion by the end of 2022, to be the highest ever after topping Dhs200b for the first time, compared to Dhs150b last …
Sharjah announces special hotel packages, discounts on activities
A new campaign launched in Sharjah offers hotel packages and discounts on activities throughout the emirate’s popular tourist and hospitality destinations. Running till September 30, the Sharjah …
UAE sentences ex-lawyer of Jamal Khashoggi to three years in prison
The Abu Dhabi money laundering court also ordered Asim Ghafoor, a US citizen, to pay a fine of more than $800,000 (£675,000) stemming from his in absentia conviction, the UAE’s state-run WAM news …
Jamal Khashoggi’s American lawyer sentenced to three years in UAE prison following detention at airport
An American lawyer who represented murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been sentenced to three years in prison in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after being detained at an airport amid President …
Dubai Police fulfill cancer-stricken Irish child’s wish, show him their luxury sports patrol cars
The Dubai Police General Command responded to a request of an Irish man asking them to fulfill his cancer-stricken nephew’s wish. The child named Adam who is passionate about the world of cars. The …
Former Jamal Khashoggi Lawyer Detained In UAE, Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison: Report
U.S. citizen and civil rights attorney Asim Ghafoor was detained by United Arab Emirates security agents at Dubai International Airport earlier this week.
Gang plans and steals empty safe in Dubai, to be jailed and deported
According to his testimony in the interrogation, he received a call from the workers’ supervisor informing him that the company’s warehouse had been robbed after breaking its outer door.
Dubai retains spot as world’s leading tourism FDI destination in 2021
The year also marked a successful five-year period during which Dubai stayed ahead of leading international cities, including London, Paris and Shanghai, in attracting FDI into tourism. Dubai’s …
Dubai ranked world’s top FDI destination for tourism
Dubai retains its ranking as first in attracting foreign direct investment in the tourism sector. The emirate attracted Dh6.4 billion ($1.7 billion) in FDI across 30 different projects in 2021, …
Biden news – live: Jamal Khashoggi’s American lawyer detained in UAE
President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East came to an end with yet more controversy after it emerged that an American lawyer who previously represented Jamal Khashoggi had been detained in the UAE.