The resilience of the world’s residential city property markets has continued in the first half … According to the Savills Prime Residential Index: World Cities study, Dubai has recorded strong …
Inside Emirates’ Dubai desert farm that produces more than 1m kilos of leafy greens a year
A vertical farm being run by (EKFC) in the Dubai desert could play a vital role in tackling food security issues in the region, a senior figure said on Tu …
Forbes unveils Middle East’s top 25 fintech companies
Forbes Middle East has unveiled the “Middle East’s Top 25 Fintech Companies for 2022’, highlighting the innovators in financial services that are helping businesses go digital and aiding consumers in …
Abu Dhabi dredging group chooses Oracle fusion cloud
NMDC Group chose Oracle Fusion Applications to replace its highly customised on-premises legacy Oracle business systems.. Abu Dhabi dredging group chooses Oracle fusion cloud. Abu dhabi, Artificial …
UAE: Max humidity at 90 per cent, temperatures hit almost 50°C, sunny in Dubai, cloudy in Fujairah
According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), skies across the UAE are looking sunny to partly cloudy, with some clouds expected over the eastern region by the afternoon, such as in Fujairah.
Dubai records over $653mln in real estate transactions on Tuesday
The sales included 360 villas and apartments worth $201.32mln and 76 land plots worth $63.35mln DUBAI – Dubai real estate market recorded 436 sales transactions worth AED971.4 million, in addition to …
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Can Middle East money lure expats and wealthy emigrants from China? Saudi Arabia, Dubai splash on mega projects to diversify, attract talent and investors
The Line and The Ava are two new projects to extend the pipeline of shiny mega developments in the Gulf states Oil-dependent GCC states have experienced fluctuating fortunes tied to global energy …
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UAE’s Covid-19 cases cross 1 million-mark; infection rate among lowest in the world
A little over two-and-a-half years after it discovered its first Covid-19 infection, the UAE’s caseload now stands at more than one million. About 10 per cent of the country’s population have had the …
6,500 Afghans Evacuated To UAE Still Stuck In Limbo Awaiting US Resettlement
Against seemingly insurmountable odds faced by other Afghans seeking U.S. entry, Fatima’s parents were granted special permission to enter the U.S. last year because of her father’s work in the Afghan …
Sharjah Ruler Receives University Of Exeter Delegation
The Ruler of Sharjah welcomed the visiting delegation, pointing to the fruitful cooperation between the Emirate of Sharjah and its educational, academic and institutions with various British …
How the UAE got the vaccination drive right, and for free
Many residents have taken a third booster dose. Some have even taken a fourth. All this has been for free as the government opened its coffers for the sake of …
PM phones UAE President to discuss matters of common interest
During the telephonic conversation, the two leaders exchanged views on matters of common interest. Reaffirming the close fraternal ties between the two countries, they agreed to work closely to …
Moving to Dubai to Work Remotely: 5 Things You Should Know
Dubai is one of the best destinations for remote workers worldwide. It has world-class infrastructure, high quality of life, and endless networking opportunities. But relocating to another country – …
India’s trade gap with UAE widens as oil imports rise
India’s trade gap with the United Arab Emirates ballooned fourfold in the May-June period, the first two months since the India-UAE free trade agreement came into effect, driven by a jump in oil and …
Dubai year of discounting ends as firms feel inflation sting
Companies in Dubai ended a 12-month stretch of discounting in July as cost pressures mounted and the local economy powered ahead.
Sharjah’s four-day work week leads to big cut in road-related accidents and deaths
Eight months after Sharjah adopted a four-day work week, the number of road-related accidents and deaths in the emirate has been slashed by 40 per cent. In the first three months of the year, the …
Abu Dhabi paddler Mike Ballard targets podium at Pan-Am Canoe Sprint Championships
Provided by The National Abu Dhabi-based kayaker Mike Ballard (left) trained with the Ottawa River Canoe Club en route to competing at the Pan-Am Canoe Sprint Championships in …