Industry and Advanced Technology Minister Sultan al-Jaber, possible collaboration in research and development between the countries. The discussion focused on fields in which both Israel and the …
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Slah Bramly’s death leaves UAE tennis fraternity in mourning
Slah Bramley was the go-to person for the local as well as international tennis fraternity on their tour of Dubai. Image Credit: Supplied photo Dubai: Tennis fraternity of the UAE and beyond were in a …
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Why the United States Shouldn’t Sell Jets to the UAE
Selling F-35s to the United Arab Emirates could give Russia access to U.S. technology and erode Israel’s regional military edge.
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UAE begins bid for UN Security Council seat
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council. The UAE announced the effort on Tuesday to obtain a nonpermanent seat for the 2022-2023 term.
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IPL 2020 in UAE: How Kane Williamson lends stability to Sunrisers Hyderabad
Kane Williamson of Sunrisers Hyderabad plays a shot during the match the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, on September 29. 2020. Image …
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Dubai-based social networking platform to raise $139.5m through New York listing
The Dubai-based business “functions as our primary business operation centre” and houses its sales, marketing and other operations, while product development and technology work is carried out in …
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IPL 13: Few of us thought we were still playing at Sharjah, says Steve Smith
After losing by 37 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith admitted that his side did not adapt to the wicket and stadium dimensions.
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Silver Lake adds a $2 billion ‘long-term’ hedge fund backed by Abu Dhabi to its tech finance toolkit
Silver Lake, the multi-billion-dollar tech-focused investment firm, is adding a long-term hedge fund backed by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala, to its array of investment vehicles to …
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Chindata Gained 14.5% in Its IPO. Not All the Tech Debuts Did So Well.
Separately, shares of Yalla opened at $9.75 and hit a high of $10.99. In afternoon trading, the stock changed hands at $7.43, down from its $7.50 IPO price. Yalla, of Dubai, is a voice-chat app for …
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Chinese expats feel at home in the UAE
Chinese expats in the UAE – from long-term residents to those who had just moved in – could feel how strong ties have grown between their homeland and their second home. And as they celebrate Chinese …
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Sharjah officials disconnect electricity to enforce eviction of single men in illegal tenancies
The Direct Line (Al Khat Al Mubasher) is a platform for Sharjah residents to share concerns with government officials. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah and a regular …
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Voice chat app Yalla up 30% after NYSE IPO
Dubai voice chat app Yalla (YALA) launched its NYSE debut up 30% to $9.75. Shares are currently up 21% to $9.10.Yalla had priced its offering of 18.6M ADS at $7.50, towards the lower end of its $7-9 …
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Dubai property prices at ‘fair value’, but European cities in bubble territory, says UBS
Dubai: After a 20 per cent drop in values over the last 18-24 months, Dubai’s property prices are well outside of any bubble space – in fact, they are now ‘fairly valued’, according to the Swiss bank.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai leads gains in Gulf as financial shares rise
Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday, with Dubai leading the gains on back of Emirates NBD Bank. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index .TASI edged up 0.2%, with Saudi Kayan Petrochemical …
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Practical joke in Dubai lands one friend in coma, another in jail
A freak jest played by a youth on his friend, both relatives, has landed him in jail and left the other in a coma with a permanent disability, Arabic daily Al Bayan reported. The duo used to work in a …
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Dubai holidays: Coronavirus test warning issued for UAE – what you must do
DUBAI holidays are normally a big hit with Britons as the weather grows colder in the UK. Sadly, coronavirus has crushed the dreams of many hoping for winter sun in 2020 – and now the United Arab …
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Dubai-based Arabtec Holding to file for liquidation
Arabtec posted a Dh774.5 million net loss in 2019, citing weaker income from its construction business amid tighter liquidity in the sector.
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