Israeli venture investment firm OurCrowd signed a memorandum of understanding with Phoenix, a business development company, to increase business and technology ties between Israel and the United Arab …
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Sharjah celebrates Pink October
In conjunction with the global breast cancer awareness month, which is marked in October every year, Sharjah Ladies Club (SLC) announced a series of activities to raise women’s health awareness about …
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Saudi former intelligence chief slams Palestinian criticism of UAE-Israel deal
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s former intelligence chief and ambassador to the United States, Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, slammed the Palestinian leadership for criticizing the decision of some …
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Video: Starzplay’s middle east growth and expansion plans
The CEO of Dubai-based online streaming platform Starzplay … However, he admitted this will not accelerate plans for an IPO. He said: “IPO is definitely our ambitious goal, but we’re also perhaps …
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Dubai Chamber’s Latest Ask The Expert Edition Is Welcoming Questions On Accessing Finance And Managing Cash Flow
The latest edition of Dubai Chamber’s Ask The Expert will feature Natalia Sycheva, Manager – Entrepreneurship, Dubai Chamber of Commerce.
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Morning fog causes traffic jam on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai
Long tailbacks were reported on E11 highway in Dubai as morning fog covered the emirate on Tuesday morning. The National Centre of Meteorology issued an alert of fog building up around 2am and is …
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Abu Dhabi to create food & beverage giant under ADQ
Abu Dhabi plans to combine two food and beverage companies to create a new national champion in the sector, as part of consolidation efforts in the oil-rich emirate led by ADQ, a state-owned holding …
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6 Abu Dhabi construction firms fined for flouting tower cranes’ safety norms
The Abu Dhabi Municipality said the violating firms were identified during inspection campaigns carried out on 160 construction sites …
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Abu Dhabi’s Senaat to sell stake in date company to Agthia, create ‘local F&B champion’
A consolidation move is happening in Abu Dhabi’s food sector, with senaat (or General Holding Corporation) to transfer majority shareholding in Al Foah Company – the world’s largest date processing …
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Abu Dhabi Investor Proposes Raising Stake in Food-Producer
Abu Dhabi’s Senaat is seeking to raise its stake in food-producer Agthia Group in a 450 million-dirham ($123 million) transaction, amid a flurry of deals by its parent ADQ.
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Watch: In this Sharjah school, you don’t have to go only to the bathroom to wash your hands amid COVID-19
Sharjah: The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced many schools around the world to search for innovative ways to protect themselves. Handwashing with soap and water, when done correctly, is critical in the …
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The unemployed trader who became a $700-mn Cum-Ex-exile
When Sanjay Shah lost his job during the financial crisis more than a decade ago, he was one of thousands of mid-level traders suddenly out of work.Shah didn’t take long to get back into the game, set …
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Dubai Department of Finance partners with UAE Central Bank to facilitate fee payments
The Dubai Department of Finance (DoF) and Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at facilitating the payment of fees owed by consumers of Dubai …
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Dr. Sabah al-Binali Joins OurCrowd as UAE-Based Venture Partner & Head of Gulf Region
OurCrowd, the world’s largest global venture investing platform and Israel’s most active venture investor, today announced the appointment of Dr. Sabah al-Binali as UAE-based venture partner and head …
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UAE resumes issuing visas for domestic workers
Entry permits also available for employees working for government and semi-government organisations and other vital sectors …
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UAE residents, tourists and Emiratis can arrive at RAK Airport without prior approvals from October 15
The Department of Civil Aviation in Ras Al Khaimah has said that expatriate residents, tourists and Emiratis will be allowed to enter the UAE through Ras Al Khaimah International Airport from October …
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Sudan Farming Project Gets Big Boost from the UAE
International Holding Co. said a unit entered into an agreement with DAL Group to jointly invest $225 million in a Sudan agriculture project as the Abu Dhabi-based investor diversifies its portfolio.
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