Ohood Khalfan Al Roumi, the UAE’s minister of state for government development and the future, explains the Gulf state’s strategic plans over the next half-century.
UAE wants enhanced business and investment relations with Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) wants enhanced business and investment relations with Pakistan in order to complement the economy of each other and achieve mutually beneficial results.
UAE rower to travel 5,000km in an adventure that’s ‘more difficult than climbing Everest’
The high number of failures of people attempting to row across the mighty Atlantic Ocean demonstrates the difficulties and dangers of attempting such a challenge, but that does not deter three …
UAE launches 100% digital VAT refund system for tourists
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA), in partnership with Planet Tax Free, today launched the “world’s most innovative, 100% digital VAT-refund scheme” for tourists. The paperless procedure is …
UAE’s Investopia and Salt announce new strategic partnership to stage event
Salt and Investopia will work together to organise a prestigious, invitation-only conference featuring the world’s leading investors, entrepreneurs and policy experts …
Dubai’s Jafza facilitated $12.4bn of vehicle and transport commodities trade in 2021
The free zone accounted for nearly 40 per cent of Dubai’s total trade in the sector, which stood at $31.3bn, Jafza said in a statement. It handled more than 1.2 million metric tonnes of the total …
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather to fight in Dubai this year
American boxing icon Floyd Mayweather will take on British YouTube star Deji in an exhibition fight in Dubai, British newspaper reported on Wednesday.Mayweather, who retired from professional boxing …
Nasdaq Dubai celebrates listing of Five-year tranche T-bonds
The five-year tranche T-Bonds witnessed a strong appetite from investors in the region, with bids received worth Dh4.65 billion, and an oversubscription by 6.2x …
Dubai plans to increase Salik IPO size, report says
UAE Strategic Investment Fund, Dubai Holding, Shamal Holding and The Abu Dhabi Pension Fund will be the cornerstone investors …
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Majid Al Futtaim hires over 700 employees, achieves localisation milestone
The company is on track to welcome 3,000 Emiratis by 2026 Majid Al Futtaim hires over 700 employees, achieves localisation milestone Alain Bejjani, Majid Al Futtaim – Retail, Retail, UAE retail …
Stand-up Sorabh Pant to bring the laughs this weekend in Dubai
Popular stand-up comedian Sorabh Pant will perform at The Theatre, Mall of the Emirates, on Saturday, September 17. Pant has done over 1000 shows in 60 cit..
Dubai Outlet mall signs agreement with Notino Gallery to set up in Q4 2022 at expansion
UAE-Dubai: Amongst the impressive line-up of luxury and lifestyle brands, Dubai Outlet Mall (DOM) will add leading wholesale brand, Notino Gallery, to its expansion drive. Housing over 300 brands, …
Dubai: A night to remember
Bollywood A-listers including Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty and more were present at local businessman Hitesh’s birthday celebrations in the city …
Dubai: Some schools to disperse students early for Queen Elizabeth’s funeral
This will allow pupils, teachers and staff to be with their families as they watch ‘history in the making’, say principals …
Fintech Innovation Challenge invites entries focused on the low-income women’s market
The non-profit looks to reward companies that are working on solutions to the problem of the global gender gap in financial services.
MEDBW and MEMT Expo unites the construction, manufacturing, and technology industry in Abu Dhabi
The business platforms offered at both events highlight the state’s initiatives focused on economic transformation driven by technological reforms in manufacturing and capitalization of the rapidly de …
Digital Bank Wio Launches in UAE
State-backed digital bank Wio announced Tuesday its official launch in the United Arab Emirates, becoming the first platform bank in the region. This step aims to transform banking operating models …
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