His Excellency Counselor Youssef Saeed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, stressed that employing artificial intelligence techniques to follow up all the work of the …
Global brands in UAE and KSA must use local content for greater impact: YouGov
Over 50 percent of residents believe greater impact comes from global brand campaigns that create localised, relevant content Global brands in UAE and KSA must use local content for greater impact: …
Majority of UAE’s online shoppers are concerned about cybersecurity and data protection, finds survey
Dubai: A large majority of UAE’s consumers have growing concerns about cybersecurity and privacy when making card payments online. Around 84 per cent of consumers said security of payment facility …
UAE consumer spending rises 22% in first half of 2022: Majid Al Futtaim
Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), which develops and operates shopping malls across the Middle East, said overall spending in the UAE increased by 22% in the first half (H1) of 2022 from the same period …
Dubai’s Salama plans $108mln capital reduction
The board of Dubai’s Islamic Arab Insurance (Salama) has recommended a capital reduction of AED398 million ($108 million) to write off accumulated losses. The share capital after reduction will be AED …
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8 free things to do with the kids this weekend
Dubai Mall is inviting families to take part in hourly workshops … Free, Wed-Sun 4:30pm-8:15pm. Mercato Shopping Mall, Jumeirah 1 (04 344 4161). Take the team to kick about at the City Walk football …
Meet Emirati trailblazer at Abu Dhabi Airports who shares her mantra for success
Huda Al Shamsi says she asks herself what positive difference she can make every day Abu Dhabi: Having a purpose in life and making a positive difference, whether big or small, are key essentials of …
UAE consumer spending sees 22% gain in H1-2022, but they were quite careful in how they did it: Majid Al Futtaim
Some of the effects were still there despite the higher spending, according to the latest Majid Al Futtaim report on the ‘State of the UAE retail Economy’. In particular, the worries about cost gains …
UAE national banks’ assets up by 4 percent to $823 billion in Jan-May 2022
It accounted for 87.8 percent of the AED 3.442 trillion gross banking sector’s assets by end of May, with foreign banks accounting for the rest UAE national banks’ assets up by 4 percent to $823 billi …
UAE-based Lamprell’s 2021 net loss widens to $60mln
Oil rig builder says it faces ‘urgent and severe liquidity constraints’ UAE-based oil rig builder Lamprell Plc on Monday said its net loss for 2021 widened to $60 million compared with the $53.4 …
UAE weather: temperatures to approach 50°C this week with chance of dust storms and rain
The UAE is set for a baking-hot week as summer temperatures surge, but there is the prospect of further rain in store. Monday will be largely hot and dry, but winds could pick up as the day goes on, …
85% UAE consumers want to know how eCommerce site will protect personal data before paying online
Survey corresponds with launch of Stay Secure consumer education campaign by Dubai Police, DET and Visa Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Eighty-four percent (84%) of consumers said security of payment …
Egypt: UAE Believes Successful Conclusion to Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia Talks Over Renaissance Dam Is ‘Within Reach’
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) believes a ‘successful conclusion to negotiations’ between Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia over the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is ‘within reach,’ …
UAE’s inflation allowance package benefits over 47,000 Emirati families
The inflation package, which is part of the government’s revised social welfare program for citizens, includes food, water, electricity, and fuel subsidies UAE’s inflation allowance package benefits …
Dubai: Locked-out dog gets rescued in 4 hours after video goes viral, royals praise speedy response
A locked-out dog was recently saved from a Dubai balcony, after his plight went viral. Dubai royals and residents are lauding the efforts of Stray Dogs Centre, Umm Al Quwain along with the police and …
More than 7 million travellers have visited Dubai since start of 2022
Dubai is a popular city and already this year it has attracted 7.12 million international travellers this year …
Top Dubai consultancy sets up 200 new companies, caps Dh5m turnover in July
In a first for any company in Dubai, a business setup consultancy capped a Dh5m turnover in a single month while handing out over 200 new freezone licenses in July in a reflection of UAE’s strong …