Malls and retail outlets in Dubai have registered an increase in sales and footfall during the first half of DSF while other sectors such as airlines and financial services are also seeing an upswing in business during DSF, which is organised by the Dubai …
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Dubai Shopping Festival Builds Great Momentum for Business
As the 23rd edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) enters its home stretch, key economic sectors in Dubai have reported improved performance in the first half of the festival, creating the perfect momentum for businesses in Dubai at the beginning of the …
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Dubai Investments Buys Union Properties’ Stake in Emicool
Damac Hills and Mirdif Hills in Dubai & recently the Company has diversified the business model to build and operate sustainable plants for longer tenor in Northern Emirates and in the MENA region. In the UAE, cooling systems account for 60% to 70% of …
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Whistleblower suing Ernst & Young over gold dealings with Dubai firm
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email View more sharing options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Google+ Share on WhatsApp Share on Messenger Close Shoppers in Dubai’s gold souk, one of the most important gold markets in the …
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Abu Dhabi to test autonomous transport technologies
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Transport – Abu Dhabi (DoT) and Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in the study, testing and evaluation of sustainable, electric and autonomous transport technologies.
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Pieters leads in Abu Dhabi as Johnson, McIlroy lurk
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Thomas Pieters shot a second-round 65 to take a one-stroke lead at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Friday as top-ranked Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy moved into contention. Johnson followed up his ragged opening …
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Sharjah recorded 7% drop in fire incidents in 2017
Colonel Sami Khamis Al Naqbi, director-general of Sharjah Civil Defence, in an exclusive interview with Gulf News, said the fire incident rate dropped by seven per cent during 2017. Col Al Naqbi attributed the success to the directives of Lt-General Shaikh …
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Dubai Business Events signs with entities across a range of industries
Dubai Business Events (DBE), a division of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), signed six Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) throughout 2017, outlining collaboration with entities across a range of key industries and sectors to …
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PM Modi’s UAE, Palestine visit in February to focus on counterterrorism, cyber security
… an ambitious agenda to mark the second visit of Modi to the UAE, with which India has a comprehensive strategic partnership aimed at further strengthening their security and business ties. Cyber security is one area both countries have identified for …
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UAE’s Azizi to deliver seven projects in first half of 2018
Al Furjan is one of Dubai’s fastest growing residential neighbourhoods, with easy access to Ibn Battuta Mall, Jebel Ali Free Zone, the Expo 2020 site, schools, shopping malls and a community centre, he added. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to …
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Abu Dhabi property prices fall most in world – study
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market saw the biggest decline in property … Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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Tommy Fleetwood shares first-round lead in Abu Dhabi after opening 66
Tommy Fleetwood made the ideal start to the defence of his Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship title as Rory McIlroy made an encouraging return to action. Fleetwood fired a faultless six-under 66 and ended the opening day in a share of the lead with Japanese …
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Man tries to dodge Abu Dhabi Police, arrested
Dubai: Police in Abu Dhabi arrested a man who not only caused an accident and fled the scene, but who also changed his car’s license plate to avoid authorities. Driving away from the scene of a collision is illegal, and according to the UAE’s amended …
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Dubai’s Star Business Centre to accept Bitcoin
The Star Business Centre, offering state-of-the-art fully furnished offices for new investors, business people and those international companies seeking suitable ready-made fully furnished plug-and-play workplaces, has announced that it is now ready to …
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Dubai Chamber membership hits 217,000
The uptick highlighted growing demand for the service which is designed to facilitate international trade and improve ease of doing business in Dubai. HE Hamad Buamim, President and CEO of Dubai Chamber, explained that the Chamber’s international expansion …
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Dubai ruler launches first unfenced desert conservation reserve
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Marmoom Reserve project, the first unfenced desert conservation reserve in the country. The reserve spans 10 percent of the emirate of Dubai …
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Dubai Islamic Bank Announces Full Year 2017 Financial Results
Dubai Islamic Bank (DFM: DIB), the first Islamic bank in the … Full Year 2017 Results Highlights Profitability remains on a robust northbound trajectory driven by core business growth and effective cost management Financing continues to drive balance …
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