DUBAI, UAE – Du, the telecommunications provider in the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with the office of the Deputy Chief of Police and General Security in Dubai to launch Alo WiFi in labour …
UAE’s ‘Make it in the Emirates’ competition invites tech startups to pitch sustainable solutions ahead of COP28
Image Credit: Supplied Abu Dhabi: Ahead of COP28 in November this year, UAE’s Ministry of the Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) is hosting the second edition of the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ …
Citi names first Emirati woman as UAE onshore CEO
Shamsa will also assume the role of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) UAE across all Citi entities operating onshore & offshore in the country, the bank said in a statement. A seasoned banker …
Dubai Customs announces working hours during Eid Al-Fitr
Dubai Customs announced that it will continue operations and maintain opening hours at various customs centres and ports during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, to ensure smooth clearance of goods for both …
UAE Securities Regulator to Start Accepting License Applications From Crypto Firms
The regime applies to all companies seeking to provide services in the country, unless already licensed in financial free zones in the United Arab Emirates.
Work begins on cable company’s Abu Dhabi factory
The new factory will cost about £42m in three phases Work has begun on a new factory in Abu Dhabi for a south of Scotland cabling company. Emtelle, which has its headquarters in Hawick, hopes it will …
16 killed, 9 injured in Dubai apartment fire
A fire broke out at an apartment building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 16 people from India, Pakistan, Egypt, and other countries were killed in the blaze.
UAE: International bank appoints first Emirati woman CEO
She joined the bank as a graduate in 2004 and has since worked across many geographies including Dublin, London, and Sao Paulo, before being appointed as senior business and relationship manager for …
Sam Faiers begs for help with Airbnb ‘scam case’ on luxury Dubai holiday
TOWIE star Sam Faiers has asked her fans for a direct contact for Airbnb after she claims she’s been ‘scammed’ after booking a villa with a ‘Superhost with many 5 star reviews’ …
Dubai: Property prices for buildings in walking distance from metro jump up to 77%
According to CBRE, Barsha Heights (77%), Jumeirah Beach Residence (50.1%), Downtown (47.4%), Dubai Marina (33.1%) and Jebel Ali Free Zone (25.7%) saw the highest increase in property prices located …
Dubai’s hotel stock hits 150,000 keys as tourist influx from India, Russia, Oman buoys hospitality sector
This year, Dubai’s hotel stock climbed to 150,000 keys with the delivery of around 2,000 keys. Propelled by increased demand, around 8,000 keys are expected to be delivered in the year. In comparison, …
Bride Show Dubai 2006 supports BurJuman’s breast cancer awareness campaign
The Bride Show Dubai 2006, the largest bridal show in the Middle East running on 4-7 April 2006 at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre, announced its support for BurJuman’s Safe and Sound …
Dubai records over AED1.2 bn in realty transactions Tuesday
Dubai real estate market recorded 433 sales transactions worth AED820.06 million, in addition to 98 mortgage deals of AED419.64 million, and 13 gift deals amounting to AED55.19 million on Tuesday, data released by Dubai’s Land Department (DLD) showed.
Where is Dubai’s Raining Street? The road where it rains all year round
You may have seen it all over Instagram, the Raining Street of Dubai. A quaint European-style pedestrian road, lined with red and white polka dot awnings, where (unlike the rest of the UAE) it rains …
UAE launches global competition for sustainability-focused tech start-ups
In line with UAE Net Zero 2050 and the UAE’s direction towards sustainable economic development and industrial decarbonization, the Ministry of the Industry and Advanced Technology is hosting high …
United Arab Emirates, Qatar edge toward reopening embassies
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are both acknowledging that they’re edging closer to reopening embassies in each others’ countries after a yearslong boycott of Doha over a political dispute …
UAE: Eid Al-Fitr holiday in financial markets from 29 Ramadan to 3 Shawwal
The Securities and Commodities Authority announced that the Eid Al-Fitr holiday for both the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market will start on the day after tomorrow, Thursday …