Commenting on DXB’s latest offering, Michael Ibbitson, Executive Vice President of Technology and Infrastructure at Dubai Airports said, “As the biggest international airport in the world, we are at the heart of many journeys across the globe. To support …
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UAE to purchase amphibious infantry fighting vehicles
March 13 (UPI) –The military of the United Arab Emirates is purchasing 8×8 infantry fighting vehicles from Al Jasoor, a joint venture by Tawazun and Otokar Land systems UAE. Otokar of Turkey, owner of Otokar Land Systems UAE, said the number of vehicles …
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UAE Road Safety Monitor delivers encouraging perception trends
Coinciding with the 33rd Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Traffic Week, the fourth cycle of the UAE Road Safety Monitor delivered encouraging perception trends that showed the UAE’s roads had become safer overall. The driving experience has improved …
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UAE, India cooperation discussed
UAE news agency (WAM) said that the two sides reviewed results and steps approved by the two countries in light of their recent talks and visits. They also spotlighted regional developments and issues of mutual interest. A H N BNA 1621 GMT 2017/03/13
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Dubai man arrested for feeding cat to dogs in…
Dubai Police have arrested the man behind the horrific viral video, showing him feed a cat to dogs. Major General Khalil Al Mansouri, Director of CID confirmed that police arrested the man who posted a video on social media showing him feed a live cat to …
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Boost to Bahrain-UAE ties
Abu Dhabi, Mar. 14 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, held an official discussion session with HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of …
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'Man feeds cat to dog' video sparks outrage in UAE
Residents in the UAE have reacted in outrage following a sickening video that went viral on social media showing a live cat being fed to dogs. The shocking video, which appears to be shot somewhere in UAE, has seen thousands of people react in anger …
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2 cleared of killing woman, dumping body in front of Dubai courts building
Dubai: Two men have been acquitted of killing a Georgian woman and leaving her body in front of Dubai courts’ building in April 2016. Citing lack of corroborated evidence, the Dubai Court of First Instance cleared the two Emirati men of the accusation of …
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Couple arrested in the United Arab Emirates for 'having sex outside marriage'
Sex outside of marriage is illegal in the UAE – although a blind eye is often turned to western co-habiting couples Getty A couple have been detained in the United Arab Emirates for having sex outside of marriage, according to a relative. The South African …
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Aldar Properties : TAQA, Aldar drag ADX down at Monday’s open
Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) opened Monday’s trading session in the red, pressured by the fall of five stocks led by TAQA and Aldar Properties. The general index fell 0.06% or 2.79 points to reach 4,433.64 points by 10:50am …
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Nasdaq Dubai, Bourse de Tunis partner to boost Islamic finance
Nasdaq Dubai and Bourse de Tunis have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration possibilities, including initiatives regarding existing and future issuers and listings on the two exchanges, according a media statment, Ways to …
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Dubai firm to build world's first 3D printed skyscraper
Dubai-based construction technologies firm, Cazza, has announced plans to build the world’s first 3D printed skyscraper. The firm will be able to 3D print high rise towers using a new construction technique called ‘crane printing’, according to …
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The Top Five Challenges Of Doing Business In Dubai
You’re reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. When you’ve lived and worked in Dubai for as long as I have, you would be forgiven for becoming almost desensitized to the rapid acceleration of the city.
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Saudi Aramco selects FTI as global media advisor for IPO: sources
KHOBAR, Saudi Arabia/DUBAI Saudi Aramco [IPO-ARMO.SE] has chosen U.S.-based FTI Consulting (FCN.N) as global media adviser for what is expected to be the world’s largest initial public share offer, industry sources said. In recent months the Saudi national …
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Dubai's DHA to use 3D technology to print teeth
Dubai Health Authority’s dental services department will begin using 3D technology to print teeth later this year. Dubai Health Authority’s dental services department will begin using 3D technology to print teeth later this year. Using this technology, a …
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Dubai Real Estate Assets Returns Topped 120% Over a Decade
Nearly 10 years have passed since the World Financial Crisis, which commenced with a collapse in the sub-prime mortgage market in the USA. It later developed into a full blown international banking crisis causing equities, commodities and real estate …
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UAE bank sector assets at Dh2.6 trillion, tops in GCC
The UAE’s banking sector topped the GCC region in terms of asset volume, with a total value of about $711 billion (Dh2.61 trillion) in 2016, according to statistics from the Central Bank of the UAE. The Saudi Arabia banking sector came second, with a total …
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