Hybrid working practices in UAE companies have improved several areas of employee performance, according to the findings of the new Cisco Hybrid Work Report. The survey polled 1,050 employees …
Abu Dhabi AI firm launches 10 billion USD tech fund
It will operate as a private equity investor, with a significant proportion of funds earmarked for high-growth regions in sectors ranging from communications, smart mobility and renewable energy to …
Emirates introduces Airbus A380 to Bengaluru: What you need to know about the world’s largest passenger plane
The world’s largest passenger aeroplane will be deployed on the Dubai-Bengaluru route for the first time beginning 30 October. With private suites, inflight spas, Bvlgari toiletries, private minibars …
Sharjah’s electric sky pods to transport shipping containers and boost UAE’s green drive
A shipping container terminal is the latest addition to a Sharjah test centre that aims to take mass transport to the skies with an innovative system of pods carried by cables. The Ucont system, under …
UAE’s Mubadala-backed G42 unveils $10bln technology growth fund
The new fund will invest in late-stage growth companies with disruptive technologies and strong business fundamentals …
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan forms board of trustees for two academies with royal alumni
A board of trustees has been formed for the Rashid and Latifa Schools Establishment. As per a resolution issued by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, the board …
UAE Central Bank offers ‘Advanced Executive Certificate’ for its internal risk supervisors
The objective is to enhance the skills of Central Bank supervisors who examine licensed financial institutions in the UAE, within a risk-based supervisory framework. Since its launch in 2021, 46 UAE …
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Meet Indian expat businessman on a ‘marriage mission’ from the UAE
Keralite facilitates 60 weddings of needy girls from different communities back home Dubai: An Indian businessman in the UAE has earned much praise from his community for sponsoring weddings of poor …
11 Woodfire in Dubai: what to expect at the Michelin-starred restaurant
Woodfire, the third restaurant in our series, is located in Jumeirah, opposite the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai. View this post on Instagram Charming and laid-back, the alcohol-free spot is led by …
Apollo acquires $ 400 million strategic equity stake in Aldar Investment Properties
Apollo (NYSE: APO), through its managed investment vehicles, has acquired an 11.1% minority stake in Aldar Investment Properties (“AIP”), a subsidiary o …
Apollo acquires $400m equity stake in Aldar Investment Properties
The acquisition is part of the previously announced $1.4bn investment by Apollo into Aldar’s transformational growth initiatives …
The UAE Golden Visa driving foreign investment in Dubai
The latest visa reforms have gained the attention of foreign investors, Indians in particular, who have shown keen interest in making Dubai their primary destination.
Mubadala-backed UAE firm sets up $13.8 billion fund for tech deals
The new fund will be managed by a unit of G42 and target late-stage growth companies with disruptive technologies. It will operate as a private equity investor, with a significant share of funds …
UAE-based private sector employees grow 9% in Q2 2022
The construction sector accounted for the largest chunk of new work permits issued during the second quarter of 2022 …
Dubai’s ShopDoc to launch metaverse project to address mental health, loneliness issues
The ‘U OK?’ virtual mental health clinic will run on ShopDoc’s smart clinic platform in the UAE, with a country-wide team of reputed psychologists and psychiatrists Dubai’s ShopDoc to launch metaverse …
Ministry of Finance: Customers Can Now Pay Government Services Fees Using the Various Payment Methods Accepted in the UAE
The Ministry of Finance announced today that customers can now pay government services fees using the various payment options accepted in the UAE. The m …
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Mubadala-Backed UAE Firm Sets Up $10 Billion Fund for Tech Deals
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