From gender parity to religious tolerance, Canadian Ambassador to the UAE Marcy Grossman has a busy agenda. The Jewish civil servant arrived in Dubai as the consul general in 2018. Within a year she …
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UAE fund gets tax break for investments
The decision is in line with the provisions of the Finance Act this year meant to encourage investments into infrastructure by sovereign wealth funds …
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Review: Brasserie Boulud at Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
For his first foray into Dubai, he’s set up shop in the Sofitel The Obelisk, opening Brasserie Boulud in the glitzy new Egyptian-themed hotel in Umm Hurair 2, right next to Wafi Mall. While the menu …
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UAE job market signals rebound with 9.5% hiring surge in October
Research shows that demand for digital skills remains strong across the globe with over 150 million jobs expected in the technology sector over the next five years …
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Veritas technology: UAE businesses fail to prepare for new legislation
Veritas Technologies, a worldwide leader in enterprise data protection and software-defined storage, today unveiled that UAE businesses are failing to manage their dark (unclassified) and Redundant, …
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UAE: Sheikh Mohammed attends camel race
The race was held on the occasion of the safe return of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance, after the surgery he recently underwent. Sheikh Hamdan bin …
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Amid US-UAE arms deal and US election, Israelis wonder how balance of power in region might change
The news of a proposed $10.4 billion deal for the US to sell up to 50 F-35 fighter jets to the UAE has raised questions among Israeli defense officials, who warn that it could have negative …
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DFM International Investor Roadshow 2020 sheds light on Dubai capital markets’ investment opportunities
The event will be virtually held for the first time, with strong participation from 14 issuers of equities, Sukuk and bonds …
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du provides broadband connection on Dubai Metro through its Wi-Fi service
du, the UAE’s integrated telecom operator is extending its WiFi service which is currently offered in many hotspots around Dubai also to the new Dubai Metro line as part of a partnership …
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Embattled ex-Geneva minister to face trial over Abu Dhabi visit
Pierre Maudet, the former Geneva minister for business promotion, is to face trial for allegedly accepting unauthorised financial perks linked to a visit to Abu Dhabi in 2015.
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Saudi, Egypt Business Activity Improves as UAE Dealt Setback
Business activity in Egypt grew at its fastest pace in almost six years, buoyed by an uptick in new orders, while Saudi Arabia saw a second month of milder improvements.
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Russian online retailer Ozon plans potential $500mln U.S. IPO
Russian online retailer Ozon has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, it said on Tuesday, which financial market sources said could raise at least $500 million for the …
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Sharjah okays fresh Dh512M stimulus to combat Covid effects
Incentives emanate from SEC’s keenness to enhance the continuity of development in various fields, mitigate severity of economic and social impacts …
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Hira Industries to build mega solar plants at its head office
Hira Industries’ head office and warehouse will be equipped with 460 solar panels to generate 340,000 kilowatt-hours of clean energy …
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Hira Industries Selects Yellow Door Energy as Solar Partner
Yellow Door Energy, a UAE-based sustainable energy provider for businesses, has been awarded a solar agreement with Hira Industries LLC, a leading manufacturer of building and construction products.
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Reinsurance – Key trends and Opportunities to 2023
Key trends and Opportunities to 2023’ report provides in-depth market analysis, information and insights intoThe UAE reinsurance segment.New York, Nov. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reportlinker.com an …
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UAE: Are you being blackmailed online? There’s help
In a public service message on its social media channels, Dubai Police also informed people that they handle cyber blackmail reports confidentially and people should not hesitate in seeking the help …
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