The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered the Philippines its Artificial Intelligence Technology Provider Hub for free to better equip the national police in cracking down …
Dubai: New rules for family-owned businesses at DIFC come into force
eliminating the requirement for a family office to register as a designated non-financial business or profession (DNFBP) with the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator …
Sharjah Light Festival to woo visitors with amazing performances of international artists
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Salem Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, in the presence of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed, on Wednesday night, in …
Hong Kong and Sharjah sign strategic investment partnership at Sharjah Investment Forum
Provided by Khaleej Times Mohamed Al Musharrakh, CEO of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), and Margaret Fong, executive director of Hong Kong Trade Development Council …
Sheraa launches ‘Access Sharjah Challenge 2023’ for innovative green solutions
Entrepreneurs have the chance to win big by offering sustainable business models for the competition, held in partnership with BEEAH Group and Sharjah Sustainable City …
Major new Abu Dhabi bridge opened
Reem Island and Umm Yifeenah island in Abu Dhabi Major new Abu Dhabi bridge opened Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Executive Council, Abu Dhabi roads, Reem Island Transport …
Abu Dhabi connects islands with 11km bridge
Provided by The National The new bridge can accommodate 6,000 vehicles every hour in each direction. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office . A 11km bridge project that connects Al Reem …
UAE: 26-year-old hit-and-run driver causes death of elderly man; police nab culprit in 3 hours
Ras Al Khaimah Police on Thursday arrested a 26-year-old Arab motorist for running over a 72-year-old man and fleeing the crime scene. The police managed to identify the motorist within 3 hours of …
Watch: UAE fishermen rescue stranded whale shark, return it to water
Whale shark sightings are not new to the UAE, and this is not the first time one has been stranded in the country’s waters; a first-of-its-kind wildlife rescue operation in 2020 helped a critically …
Multi-manager hedge funds offer big returns but at high cost
Multi-manager hedge funds charge expense fees about triple the size of traditional peers, a Barclays note to clients shows, in a sign of just how much of a price tag such funds can demand because of …
Dubai Islamic Bank to raise $1 bln with sustainable sukuk
A view of a branch of Dubai Islamic Bank branch along Khalid Bin Al-Waleed Road in Dubai May 30, 2010. REUTERS/Mosab Omar/File Photo DUBAI, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Dubai Islamic Bank (DISB.DU), the biggest …
Standard Chartered shares jump on reports UAE bank reconsidering takeover bid
First Abu Dhabi Bank could be reconsidering a takeover offer for the London-listed banking giant worth up to 35 billion dollars, reports said.
London’s Bread Ahead bakery opens in Dubai after Expo 2020 success
Following a successful run at Expo 2020 Dubai, London bakery Bread Ahead has now opened a permanent spot in the city. A new dine-in space, which can seat up to 45 people, opened its doors at Mall of …
Family ventures comprise 90% of Sharjah’s private sector investments
The Sharjah Investment Forum 2023 played host to a transformative panel discussion, delving into the implications of family businesses and the success of investment in the future of the region. The …
Drug addict caught redhanded, sentenced to one year in jail in Dubai
The case dates back to December last year when a tip-off was received stating that a Gulf citizen in the Oud Al Muteena area purchased narcotics from a drug dealer outside the country.
Aldar Properties’ full-year profit up 27% as revenues grow
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s biggest listed developer, reported a 27 per cent surge in its full-year profit as revenue increased on the back of strong growth in property sales. Net profit …
UAE sees $3.3bn off-plan real estate sales in January
The UAE’s off-plan real sector recorded the strongest performance last month, with 5,000 off-plan transactions and a 90% year-on-year from January, 2022. UAE sees $3.3bn off-plan real estate sales in …