Launched by Dubai Holding and Dubai Properties Group in May 2016, the Dh1 billion mixed-use Marasi Business Bay is well on track to becoming the city’s most sought-after waterfront destination. Dubai Properties, a leading Dubai-based real estate master …
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Dubai property renter surprised by ‘random’ last-minute fee on three-bed villa
I am a US expat currently living with my family in a Jumeirah 3 villa, but we are planning to move to a villa in Barsha 1 at the end of June to be closer to the kids’ school. After an extensive (unsuccessful) search of properties listed in the area with …
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Dubai Properties breaks ground on Dubai’s newest…
Launched by Dubai Holding and Dubai Properties Group in May 2016, the Dh1 billion mixed-use Marasi Business Bay is well on track to becoming the city’s most sought-after waterfront destination. Dubai Properties, a leading Dubai-based real estate master …
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UAE: ‘No military component’ in actions against Qatar
UAE Ambassador to US Yousef al-Otaiba says no ‘military’ aspect to Qatar blockade [File: Win McNamee/AP] The United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to the United States said there was no military aspect to steps taken by Arab powers against Qatar but further …
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UAE Cabinet Praised Sheikh Khalifa’s directive to address humanitarian cases of Emirati-Qatari joint families
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, praised the initiative of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to take into consideration the humanitarian …
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UAE humanitarian legacy praised
Abu Dhabi, June 14 (BNA): Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of UAE Federal National Council (FNC), has emphasised that the prestigious status of UAE as the biggest donor of developmental aid in the world reflects the vision of the founding father …
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UAE upholds Zayed’s legacy of generosity
Abu Dhabi: UAE — the world’s top aid donor for third consecutive year — will fondly remember the legacy of its founding father Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan on Wednesday, which marks his 13th death anniversary. The 19th day of Ramadan …
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AFC World Cup Qualifiers: Thailand 1-1 UAE: Edgardo Bauza promises plan for the future
The UAE boss looks ahead after disappointment against Thailand. UAE national team coach Edgardo Bauza was disappointed with his team’s 1-1 draw to Thailand in their 2018 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday but has set his sights on improvement in the future.
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Thailand, UAE draw in World Cup qualifier
Thailand almost defeated the United Arab Emirates in its World Cup Asian qualifier after its 1-0 lead ended with the latter’s equalising goal in an extra time period at the Rajamangala Stadium Tuesday night. The UAE controlled most of the game and tried …
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Qatar crisis: UAE accused of bankrolling Turkey coup
A Turkish journalist close to his government has accused the United Arab Emirates of financing last July’s failed coup attempt, as the Turkish president today (Tuesday) called on the Saudi king to resolve the “inhumane” Qatar crisis, reports the Arab …
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‘Thirsty’ Thais hope to tame UAE today
Thailand coach Milovan Rajevac said yesterday the War Elephants are “thirsty” to take on the United Arab Emirates and a historic upset could be on the cards at Rajamangala National Stadium tonight. Thailand and the UAE square off in a World Cup qualifier …
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UAE Start Up News
The Mohammed bin Rashid Fund, MBRF, the financial arm of Dubai SME, an agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise, SME, sector, and Beehive, the first and only regulated peer-to-peer lending platform in the MENA region …
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‘UAE paid $3bn to finance Turkey coup attempt’
The United Arab Emirates financed a high-profile coup attempt last year in Turkey and paid about three billion dollars to the putschists, a columnist in a Turkish daily has claimed. Mehmet Acet, a columnist for Yeni Safak daily, said on Tuesday that …
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MIDEAST MONEY-Property, minority holders keep Dubai stocks down despite positives
* Dubai is worst-performing big bourse in region, apart from Qatar * Economy is strong, valuations low * But heavy exposure to real estate is dampening market * Some disappointed shareholders withdraw from market * M&A, raising foreign limits may spark …
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Dubai Airport To Use Blockchain To Create The First ‘Gate-Less Border’
The United Arab Emirates is investing more than $1 billion to make Dubai the world’s first city to run on blockchain technology. The Smart City initiative, led by Aisha bin Bishr, just took convenience to the next level by signing a deal with the British …
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The Latest: Putin talks Qatar with Abu Dhabi crown prince
Russia’s state-run Tass news agency says the two discussed “the growing tensions around Qatar.” Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic ties with Qatar last week, accusing it backing terrorism and promoting policies that …
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Dubai startups get new funding sources
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Fund (MBRF), which is the financial arm of Dubai SME, and finance platform Beehive have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to aid small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with their financing needs. The MoU will enable SME …
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