Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has revealed that the number of DEWA’s electricity accounts reached 1,173,631 accounts by the …
Scotland Crime LIVE as Scots grandad detained in Dubai over neighbour row WILL face court
A man who was shot dead after attempting to break into a house while wielding a crossbow, sword, and hatchet has been named by police. Bryce Hodgson, 30, attempted to force his way into a house in …
UAE increasing use of robots in public life to improve service efficiency
The presence of robots in public places, government and private entities and institutions has become commonplace …
Valentine’s Day in Dubai: Love in in the air with Jumeirah Restaurants
Celebrate love across Jumeirah’s award-winning culinary portfolio with an extravagant selection of unforgettable dining experiences …
New free zone strategy to boost Dubai’s status as investment hub
Underpinning its commitment to excel are three priorities: strengthening DIEZ’s contribution to Dubai’s non-oil economy, advance as a market leader across its business portfolios, and creating a …
Why UAE shoppers buying more gold bars, coins than jewellery
Safe-haven motives kept demand elevated in the fourth quarter, although the price rise held back some investors …
Distraught wife of Brit grandad Ian Mackellar reveals her husband, 74, WILL face Dubai court for complaining about a noisy NYE party despite hopes he would be allowed to fly home
Mr Mackellar was arrested by police in Dubai after being accused of trespassingAccording to his wife Carol, police have now said the case will go to court A British grandfather is set to face a Dubai …
US Exim readies for US$2bn domestic financing boom
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (US Exim) is anticipating a “significant” rise in domestic financing activity in the coming year as it works to rejig its offering and grow investment in …
Business travel management platform TravelPerk raises $104M
TravelPerk, a travel management platform targeted at SMEs, has raised $105 million in an equity-based round of financing led by SoftBank.
Sustainability — Green groups warn of slaughterhouse sewage loophole
Welcome to The Hill’s Sustainability newsletter{beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Slaughterhouse sewage rules leave big loophole, green groups say Clean …
Travel tech startup is the latest to get funded by SoftBank
A European tech startup that recently opened a Boston office is the latest venture that received funding from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, joining about a dozen firms based in Massachusetts.
IG Group’s new CEO Breon Corcoran starts today
January 29, 2024, marks the commencement of Breon Corcoran’s tenure as the Chief Executive Officer of IG Group Holdings plc.
Dubai happy hours 2024: Best bar deals, offers and discounts
Happy hours. Designed simply to make us happy. It’s an incredible institution and, like brunch, seems to take on a life of its own in Dubai. Around the world, you’re more likely to get a raised …
Kerzner to Debut Urban Vertical Resort in Dubai on 1 February
Kerzner International has officially unveiled its first urban vertical resort in Dubai, One&Only One Za’abeel. Designed by acclaimed architects Nikken …
Burj Al Arab and Emirates Palace ‘most recommended’ hotels in UAE, Emirates tops 2024 airline ranking
The UAE’s most loved hotels and airlines have been named in a survey of brand advocacy in the country. Burj Al Arab tops YouGov’s Hotel Advocacy Rankings 2024 in UAE, with a score of 76.5. It makes …
La Ville Hotel & Suites receives the 2023 Dubai Sustainable Tourism stamp
Among 270 participating properties, La Ville Hotel & Suites stands out as one of only 11 recipients of the Gold Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp. Certified by Green Key for four consecutive years, the …
UAE makes first $13.6M Digital Dirham CDBC Payment to China
Using the Digital Dirham, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has effectively completed its first cross-border transaction to China in the amount of $13.6M.