Until 1958, Dubai had no airport and until 1962, the runway was just a compacted salt bed, with no asphalt cover. Fast forward to the present and Dubai is a bustling metropolis today with towering …
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UAE’s small businesses need to go by this To-Do list to be cashflow positive
Smaller organisations have lots of advantages in the current market, which is why cashflow management is crucial if they want to seize the opportunities available and maximise their agility. It’s …
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Australian International School Dubai hosts representatives from the Abu Dhabi and Dubai Australian Business networks
Australian International School Dubai staff hosted representatives from the Abu Dhabi and Dubai Australian Business networks, including government representatives from Trade Investment QLD, to …
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Tanagra to stage Works of Art Exhibition at Wafi Mall
Emirati home accessory store Tanagra, will next week stage a Works Of Art exhibition in the Center Court of Dubai’s Wafi Mall. The exhibition, which will run from May 14-24, features artists who …
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Abu Dhabi plans $6bn culture spend to diversify from oil
Abu Dhabi is pledging to invest $6bn in the cultural and creative industries as the Gulf emirate seeks to increase its post-coronavirus stimulus spending and diversify away from oil. Having already …
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Dubai presents business landscape to investors across six countries
The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, has scheduled and conducted a series of webinars to date in 2021, …
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Dubai-based Opontia raises $20m to acquire and grow Mena e-commerce brands
Opontia, a Dubai and Riyadh-based startup that acquires and grows e-commerce brands has raised $20 million in seed funding, one of the largest seed rounds in the Middle East and Africa region. The …
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2021 CW Power 100: Nakheel Chairman earns rank 24
Shaibani’s stewardship, the master developer has announced some significant launches within just the first five months of 2021 …
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Mace appoints country director for UAE amid signs of market recovery
UK-headquartered global construction firm Mace has appointed Stephen Venney as its country director for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a newly created role, amid signs of recovery in the country’s …
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HE Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Shaibani
Dubai-based master developer Nakheel, has climbed two places from the last year’s edition of our Power 100 list. Under HE Al-Shaibani’s stewardship, the master developer has announced some significant …
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Sharjah Police honour man for foiling robbery bid
A man is being hailed as a hero as he helped police arrest a thief. The Asian helped foil the attempt of a criminal to rob a person in Sharjah. The Sharjah Police Chief, Major-General Saif Al Zari Al …
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Dubai FDI taps opportunities in food and agribusiness, technology and healthcare
The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI) has connected with potential investors and partners from various regions of the world including North America, Europe, South Asia, Asia Pacific, and …
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Dubai Chamber, ebay Team up to Help UAE Businesses Grow Online Sales Globally
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and eBay have signed a memorandum of understanding to help Chamber member companies and UAE businesses go global …
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Smart Dubai Completes Phase 1 of the ‘Unified Registry for Dubai Government Employees’ with 24 Entities
Smart Dubai has completed the first phase of the ‘Unified Registry For Dubai Government Employees’ project, launched in collaboration with the Dubai Gov …
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In this Dubai company, employees’ mums get monthly allowance
“When was the last time you sent some money to your mum?” asked Afi Ahmed, the managing director of Smart Travels, a travel agency in Dubai.Ahmed noticed that many of his employees would often get …
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Dubai RTA signs MoU with Chinese firm to develop suspended railway
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday with Chinese firm Zhong Tang Sky Railway Group to explore developing a suspended transport network …
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DEWA organises WETEX, Dubai Solar Show at Expo 2020 Dubai on October 5
DUBAI – Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced it will organise the 23rd Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show from 5th to 7th October 2021 …
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