MANILA, Philippines — Strong Group Athletics tries to zero in on a group sweep when it tackles Beirut Sports Club in the resumption of its campaign in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball …
UAE Debt Capital Market 2024 prospects positive
The size of the UAE debt capital market (DCM) rose by 10% year on year (yoy) to USD270 billion outstanding at end-2023 and is forecast to cross USD300 billion in 2024-2025, Fitch Rating says. Among …
Watch: Abu Dhabi startup’s ‘Made in UAE’ AI-powered electric vehicle for military operations
Kintsugi, the Abu Dhabi-based tech startup, is hogging the limelight on the opening day of the exhibitions with a locally made multi-purpose AI-powered hybrid vehicle named Magnus from its subsidiary …
British grandfather faces jail in Dubai just ‘for asking partying neighbours to quieten down while he babysat’
A British grandfather has said he is facing jail in Dubai after being accused of trespass – just for asking partying neighbours to quieten down while he babysat. Ian MacKeller, 75, travelled to the …
Grandad facing years in prison after making noise complaint on holiday in Dubai
A British grandad is being detained in Dubai and could face a lengthy prison sentence after making a noise complaint while on holiday. Ian Mackeller, 75, was visiting his daughter and grandchildren …
Declan Rice defends Arsenal’s Dubai trip after Rio Ferdinand insists they only cause trouble
Declan Rice has defended Arsenal’s mid-season trip to Dubai after Rio Ferdinand insisted that they cause ‘nothing but trouble’ for teams. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis Mikel Arteta took his …
Dubai Customs soars to new heights: Achieving record-breaking performance, innovation accolades, and community impact in 2023
Dubai Customs, represented by the Customs Training Center, conducted a total of 3,913 training courses by the end of 2023, benefitting 14,317 employees. The training sessions for each employee …
Dubai Islamic Bank proposes 45% dividend after record Dh7b net profit in 2023
Image Credit: Bloomberg Dubai Islamic Bank posted a 26 per cent rise in net profit fot 2023, which the largest Islamic bank in the UAE attributed to higher non-funded income and lower impairment …
Dubai logs over $3.4bln in realty transactions Tuesday
Dubai’s real estate market recorded 510 sales transactions worth AED1.36 billion on Tuesday, in addition to 210 mortgage deals totalling AED1.95 billion, and 30 gift deals amounting to AED165.56 …
London’s Sexy Fish will open soon in Dubai
It’s no secret that Dubai diners love Japanese cuisine. Good news, swanky London-born restaurant Sexy Fish is (finally) set to open its doors in Dubai. The restaurant’s location has not yet been …
The must-visit list of a Dubai getaway
One of Dubai’s most popular family attractions, Dubai Miracle Garden has reopened its gates for visitors this season …
Sharjah Winter Adventures: Sandboarding, paragliding and 6 more thrills you can’t miss, 2024
Sharjah’s secret winter wonderland: Off-the-beaten-path adventures for nature lovers Dubai: Want to enjoy sandboarding off the ‘Big Red’ sand dunes? Or paragliding 5,000 feet in the air, with a …
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank full year net profit rises 45% to record Dh5.25 billion
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank on Tuesday reported a growth in net profit of 45 per cent for 2023 to Dh5.25 billion from Dh3.62 billion in 2022. Net profit for Q4 2023 reached Dh1.5 billion with 29 per cent …
Food flight: Abu Dhabi firms team up to launch ‘perishable air corridor’ to develop trade routes
Three Abu Dhabi firms will team up to create a ‘perishable air corridor’ to boost the sale and transportation of food stuffs in the UAE and around the world.
First look at Abu Dhabi’s luxurious Al Bateen Ladies Club
Dubai’s boutique padel and community venue Matcha Club has opened Al Bateen Ladies Club, a luxury lifestyle hub in Abu Dhabi.Perched on the shores of Al Bateen beach that overlooks Hudayriyat Island, …
Uganda in talks with UAE investment firm over planned oil refinery
Uganda is negotiating with an investment company led by a member of Dubai’s royal family to develop a planned $4 billion refinery for some of its crude oil, its energy minister said on Tuesday.
UAE leads GCC in IPO proceeds of $6.07b in 2023
The UAE continued its domination in terms of initial public listing proceeds in the GCC in 2023, accounting for almost 56.3 per cent of the region’s total issuance proceeds.The UAE repeated its …