Investors in Dubai, buoyed by the expansionary spending policies and their anticipated impact on the economy, kept the business registration and licencing hectic in the emirate during the first month of 2018. Dubai Economy issued 1,638 new licences and …
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Dubai businesses to get a mobile-friendly website courtesy of Google
The platform also allows businesses to receive free advertising and receive insights on reviews, views, clicks, calls and those searching for directions to the business’ location. New and existing members of the Dubai Chamber can list their businesses by …
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Dubai Bitcoin apartments now sold out
The $300 million real estate development Aston Plaza has launched in Dubai was touted as the world’s first ever scheme available for purchase using cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and …
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Dubai Municipality approved 71% more land for construction in 2017
Dubai Municipality last year approved 10 million square metres of land for construction projects across a range of categories including residential, offices, tourist and open areas – a 71 percent increase on 2016. Dawoud Al Hajiri, assistant director …
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Dubai Investments Announces $20 Million Investment in Africa Crest Education
… largest listed diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market with a market cap of c. US$ 3 billion. Their investment in ACE confirms that strong and robust business execution strategies in the education sector, based on the …
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UAE Launches Humanitarian Aid Databank at World Government Summit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The UAE today launched a humanitarian logistics databank at the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai. Announced by HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, Chairperson of the International Humanitarian City …
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How To Start A Business In Dubai: A Complete Guide
The emirate of Dubai is considered a favourable business destination for foreign investors to start their own businesses and companies. Dubai’s booming economy is what makes it appealing to investors to open new branches of their businesses there or …
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Dubai’s Careem to offer lower ride rates in Abu Dhabi
The change will mean Careem’s offering expands to economy, business and minivan services and has a similar pricing structure to that in Dubai. Al Nahlaoui did not disclose the exact fares but they are still expected to be 30 per cent more expensive than …
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Touting ‘transformation’, French PM seeks investment in Dubai
DUBAI: France’s Prime Minister Edouard Philippe promised lower taxes and a business-friendly France at a global summit in Dubai on Sunday, seeking investment from the oil-rich Gulf region. “France is undergoing great transformation,” Philippe said …
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Dubai PMI picks up in January, boosted by construction activity
The Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker rose to 56 in January from 54.7 in … It also found that the volume of new business rose for the twenty-third straight month in January. On the selling price front, prices rose at the fastest pace in three years …
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Commodity experts tackle latest industry trends at the 5th Global Commodity Outlook Conference in Dubai
In his opening remarks, Omar Khan, Director of International Offices, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, said: “Our goal is to support the development of business and promote Dubai as an international business hub. Since 2012, we have been focused …
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PM Modi meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince; India, UAE sign 5 pacts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the two sides signed five agreements, including a historic pact awarding a consortium of Indian oil companies a 10 per cent stake in offshore …
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Five ways to innovate during UAE innovation month
Innovation has become such a buzzword in boardrooms across the world, including in the UAE, which launched the Year of Innovation … Innovation can also take place in a company’s: a) Business practices: For example, having new business models such …
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Ripple, the company behind cryptocurrency XRP, signs international payment deal with foreign exchange giant UAE Exchange
UAE Exchange joining Ripple’s RippleNet network for cross-border … Manghat described himself as “a big champion of Blockchain” in an interview with Arabian Business last October and said: “The average consumer may never know about blockchain, but …
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PM Modi meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; India, UAE sign 5 pacts
ABU DHABI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday as the two sides signed five agreements including a historic pact awarding a consortium of Indian oil companies a 10 per …
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PM Narendra Modi meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; India, UAE sign 5 pacts
India and UAE on Saturday signed five agreements related to the energy sector, railways, manpower and financial services. Abu Dhabi: Shortly after his arrival in UAE, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan …
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Abu Dhabi hospital performs life-saving surgery for new-born Emirati girl
Surgeons at Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children in Abu Dhabi have saved the life of a 48-hour-old Emirati girl who was born with twisted ovaries and bleeding due to a large twisted ovarian cyst, the third case of its kind in the world.
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