Saudi Vision 2030 is driving remarkable growth in Saudi Arabia’s startup ecosystem, attracting founders eager to benefit from the government’s support for entrepreneurship. One fast-growing startup is …
UAE’s RAK free zone sees 122% growth in Q1-2023
The Ras Al Khaima Economic Zone (RAKEZ) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reported 122 percent growth in the first quarter of the year 2023, compared to the same duration in 2022, Arabian Business …
Dubai Customs installs X-ray scanning system
Dubai Customs has equipped the Jebel Ali and Tecom Customs Centre with a first-of-its-kind advanced system in the world for inspecting heavy and light vehicles, equipment, …
UAE: Housing loans worth Dh1.6 billion to benefit 2,000 Emiratis
A housing programme that bears the name of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is continuing to home thousands of Emiratis decades after it was set up. The UAE Vice-President on Sunday …
EDB signs MoU with Paraguay’s Development Finance Agency to boost collaboration
EDB and AFD will harness their respective resource advantages and professional expertise, to build a long-term, effective, and mutually beneficial relationship in the areas of employee skill training, …
Sharjah Chamber to dispatch trade mission to India on Monday
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will embark on a trade mission to India on 29th May, 2023, to explore investment opportunities between the two nations and discuss potential areas …
Abu Dhabi recommendations for strenthening AML/CFT Systems in MENA region adopted at MENAFATF plenary
MENAFATF, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-Style Regional Body, adopted the Abu Dhabi recommendations on regional best practices for fighting money laundering and financing of terrorism.The Abu …
Etisalat warns customers Bein channels may not be on its TV service from June 1
UAE telecoms operator Etisalat by e& has warned its customers that beIN channels may not be on its TV service from next week. In a brief media statement, it said the channels may disappear from its …
UAE: Elife TV subscribers may not be able to view beIN channels from June 2023
E life TV subscribers may not be able to view beIN channels from next month, it was announced on Sunday. In a media statement, etisalat by e& informed its customers and stakeholders that the channels …
UAE becomes top destination for Russian gold imports
A news agency declared that the United Arab Emirates has become a go to destination for Russian gold ever since Western administrations shut down the …
Sharjah set to host 2nd edition of UAE China Tyre & Auto Parts Expo
The stage is set for the second edition of the UAE China Tyre & Auto Parts Expo, which is scheduled to take place next week at the Expo Centre Sharjah.
Watch: Band records global hit song in Abu Dhabi, video goes viral
Standing with microphones in the middle of the vast desert, the band sang ‘Stand By Me’ while showing viewers glimpses of the city …
I flew from Dubai to London in economy class on an Emirates A380. The service was exceptional, but the colossal plane felt outdated.
The food, service, and amenities on the flight were superb, but it felt like the plane was overdue a revamp.
10 jailed and fined Dhs2.605m for kidnapping, assaulting and robbing an investor in Dubai
The Dubai Criminal Court sentenced six gang members in presence and the rest in absentia to five years in jail to be followed by deportation and fined them Dhs2.605 million.
Dubai safe haven for global investors
Dubai continues to maintain its strong position among the best real estate markets in the world amid higher returns on investments and a good environment for launching and developing business.
Dubai Police officer scales the highest peak in North Africa and the Arab world
Ahmed Khalifa Al Muzaina summits Toubkal Mountain in Morocco, which is also the seventh highest peak in Africa …
Here’s how Dubai’s RTA will transition to zero-emission operations by 2050
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out its ‘Zero-Emissions Public Transportation in Dubai 2050’ strategy. It is the first Middle Eastern agency to develop a long-term strategy for …