Dubai: A Dubai-based Pakistani business tycoon Hussain Dawood has pledged Dh22 million (Pak Rs1 billion) for his country to fight novel coronavirus pandemic. “This is a huge commitment from Mr …
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New business drops sharply in Dubai amid pandemic
Business conditions in Dubai deteriorated at a sharp pace in March as the global economy was shaken by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, said IHS Markit, a global provider of analytics …
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Dubai to set up field hospitals to cope with any coronavirus surge: official
The emirate of Dubai is preparing field hospitals to handle any surge in cases of the new coronavirus, a health official said on Thursday, as the United Arab Emirates saw its infection count more than …
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UAE-India business ties get a boost
This visit of the Indian Prime Minister to accept the Order of Zayed (the UAE’s highest civilian Award) is significant, both for having been conferred uniquely during Shaikh Zayed’s Centenary …
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Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi to celebrate Janmashtami
Dubai: The first-ever Hindu temple coming up in Abu Dhabi will mark the festival of Janmashtami on Friday, and devotees are hoping Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is paying a state visit to …
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Seniors to have new walking buies in Abu Dhabi – News
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Senior citizens have been found to be among the ‘loneliest, most depressed’ people in Abu Dhabi. So, on World Senior Citizen’s Day, a government authority launched an …
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UAE businesses need to crack payment muddle
I have written earlier about the painful right sizing and reinvention of the UAE economy that is now underway — a shakeout of businesses, changing business models, paring of costs and so on.
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Vistara launches daily service to Dubai
“We are very excited to start our service to Dubai, a city that is home to millions of Indians, place of business for many Indian corporations and is also the most-preferred holiday destination for so …
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Sharp rise Indian businesses at Dubai Chamber
Medical expenditure in the UAE up 5.5 per cent in 2018 Image Credit: SUPPLIED Dubai: There has been an 18 per cent surge in Indian businesses signing up to be members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce …
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Vistara launches Mumbai to Dubai flight
Vistara’s Chief Executive Officer, Leslie Thng said, “We’re very excited to start our service to Dubai, a city that is home to millions of Indians and a place of business for many Indian corporations.
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Abu Dhabi’s Corniche Road set for Dhs7 million upgrade
Slowly but surely Abu Dhabi is being upgraded. Older parts of the city are being given new lease of life and developed to fulfil their potential as part of a modern city. Recently works were completed …
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Dubai messaging app Yzer launched in UAE
Dubai business tycoon, Balvinder Singh Sahni (Abu Sabah), partner and Co-CEO of YZER Group, said: “I see this as an opportunity that will be a key driver in bringing people and businesses closer. This …
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UAE will be first Middle East country to issue RuPay card
On the people-to-people links, Suri said that an established Indian business community for almost 100 years in the UAE, blue-collar workers, and the recent steady influx of highly trained and …
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Game of Thrones helps drive surge in UAE tourists to Ireland
Travel from the UAE to the island of Ireland has seen strong growth with 58% more bookings made through Dnata Travel’s platforms, while room nights booked have also increased by 72%, sister title …
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Government centres should operate with the efficiency of a business
The theory is based on outcome-driven innovation and suggests that the success of any business, whether relating to a product … But what does this have to do with the UAE’s service centres? Simply …
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Vistara launches daily Dubai flights
The daily service is being served be a three-class A320neo, making it the first carrier to offer premium economy between India and the UAE (alongside business and economy classes). Flights depart …
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How India’s Vistara aims to take on the top UAE airlines
In an exclusive interview with Arabian Business, Leslie Thng, CEO, Vistara, said: “There is a significant demand for an Indian carrier offering a premium experience on flights between India and the …
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