The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) of India says it has signed a $1bn investment agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia), to invest in much-needed energy, transportation and other …
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Australians compete at WorldSkills ‘tradie Olympics’ in Abu Dhabi
AUSTRALIA’S Skillaroos are in the final stretch of competition at WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017’s ‘tradie Olympics … READ MORE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT NEWS IN THE CAREERS SECTION OF SATURDAY’S THE COURIER-MAIL, THE ADVERTISER, THE DAILY TELEGRAPH …
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Dubai diamond chief warns VAT will lead to business exodus
DUBAI: The introduction of value added tax could lead to an “exodus” of firms in the gold and diamond industry from the UAE, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman of the Dubai free zone where those businesses are based, warned yesterday. In a strongly …
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Abu Dhabi Q3 earnings estimates
Q3 2017 EFG Hermes 403.00 SICO Bahrain 452.44 (Compiled by Abu Dhabi newsroom) Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of India news app for your device. (This story has not been edited by timesofindia.com and …
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Etihad Aviation Group Supports Vocational Excellence At Worldskills Abu Dhabi 2017
Pictured second left is His Excellency Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Executive Director of School Operations, Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) during a visit to Etihad Airways’ stand at the WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 event being held at the Abu Dhabi …
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New Opening: DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Business Bay
Two-and-a-half years after the contract was signed in December 2014, the Dubai Properties-owned DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai — Business Bay started welcoming guests in July 2017. The first milestone for the general manager, Remco Werkhoven, has been seeing …
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The UAE’s natural RMB progression
This complements FSRA’s existing partnership with the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) and discussion on cross-border and business expansion cooperation for banks and financial institutions. Similarly, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC …
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Checking the pulse of the Dubai real estate market
Union Properties chairman Nasser Butti Omair bin Yousef told Gulf Business the intention was for the community to be a “fully smart city” that has everything including villas right next to the track of Dubai Autodrome. “If you go to Melbourne …
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Why the UAE is leading the charge into Africa
Dubai is one of the few places able to facilitate business and logistics for the emerging African middle class, especially in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. Challenge or opportunity? “From aviation, to food security, to humanitarian assistance …
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Housekeeper from Santacruz confined in Sharjah
In Sharjah, Raju has been doing household chores and is being … Piyush visited BJP MP Poonam Mahajan’s office on Thursday to seek help. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of India news app for your …
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Dubai’s Immensa set to launch ‘school’ for 3D printing
Dubai-based Immensa Technology Labs will soon launch the region’s first unaffiliated 3D printing “institute”, Immensa CEO Fahmi Al Shawwa said on Thursday. Speaking to Arabian Business, Al Shawwa said that the institute’s courses “will all be …
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Saudi Firms Investing in Abu Dhabi Will Get Special Exemptions, Says UAE Official
officials said during the UAE-Saudi Business Forum in Abu Dhabi. Special exemptions will be given to Saudi firms investing in Abu Dhabi. Saudi and UAE have launched initiatives identifying eight sectors as priority areas including transport, health …
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Dubai’s DP World eyes expansion of Caribbean logistics hub
Trade between Dubai and the Dominican Republic during the first half of 2017 amounted to almost AED48.6 million, the statement added. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and …
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Luxembourg to invest $29m in Dubai Expo 2020
A high-level delegation from Luxembourg is visiting Dubai to meet Expo 2020 organisers and the business community, as part of plans to maximise its €25 million ($29.61 million) investment in the Expo. The delegation also included high-ranking members of …
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Dubai seeks to draw back Russian tourists with more affordable packages
This is expected to increase this year. ‘We understand the challenges and weak points, and we’re working on the product of Dubai itself. We want to cater to everyone, business people, family, entertainment, we try to customise what is needed …
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UAE Business Intelligence Market 2017 – Current and Future Plans
“United Arab Emirates: Country Intelligence Report”, a new Country Intelligence Report by GlobalData, provides an executive-level overview of the telecommunications market in the United Arab Emirates today, with detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2022.
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UAE industrial sector investments top $28bn
Al Saleh was speaking on the sidelines of the UAE-Saudi Business Forum, held yesterday (October 11) in Abu Dhabi. The UAE and Saudi Arabia come in the16th position globally in terms of GDP, with both countries accounting for 48 per cent of the total Arab …
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