PUNE: Abu Dhabi Airport has launched rapid free Covid-19 PCR testing for all arrivals, except those in transit, with results provided in around 90 minutes, its officials said. The new state of the art …
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Dubai SME launches integrated business incubation hub for youth
Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has announced the launch of the ‘Tjaarz Business Incubation Centre’ in Business Bay …
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Most UAE professionals prefer to be self-employed
Almost two-thirds (62%) of UAE residents prefer to be self-employed/have their own business if given the choice, according to a new survey conducted by Bayt.com, a leading job site in the region …
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Sharjah Ruler allocates building for marine sports
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the allocation of a building for marine sports in Al Hamriyah Cultural and Sports …
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UAE economy to grow 2.5% in 2021 after shrinking 5.8% last year
A general view of Business Bay area, after a curfew was imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease in Dubai (file). The UAE economy contracted 5.8% last year but is likely to post 2.5% …
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UAE economy to witness full recovery by 2022
The UAE will have a full recovery in 2022 while pivoting to positive growth this year after recording a deep contraction in 2020, the Central Bank of the UAE said on Thursday. The road to full …
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UAE economy forecast to ‘fully recover’ in 2022 with 3.5% GDP growth
New UAE Central Bank report says economy will be buoyed by increasing fiscal spending, a pick-up in credit and employment and Expo 2020 Dubai UAE economic growth is forecast to recover fully from the …
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Dubai rated safest place in world for business travellers, new survey shows
Dubai Global Events Re-opening Forum hears the secret to the emirate’s success in bouncing back from pandemic lockdown …
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Raphael Nagel: Promoting UAE-Israel business ties
Our big dream is to create the common market of the Middle East, with more than 400 million people living in it.” Sharing a Zoom screen on a sunny Israeli afternoon, Dr. Raphael Nagel, head of the …
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Dubai the number one place to do business in the world, hears events forum
A forum featuring some of Dubai’s most prominent events and tourism figures heard Dubai is the best place to do business in the world. Jointly hosted by our sister title Arabian Business, the talk, …
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Tourism to ‘benefit immensely’ from Dubai 2040 plan, says DTCM chief
The existing urban centres include Deira and Bur Dubai, historic areas that highlight the emirate’s tradition and heritage, the business and financial heart of the city encompassing Downtown and …
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Company heads commend UAE move to boost gender parity
Top women in UAE companies welcome the move by the UAE government mandating that at least one woman sit on the board of UAE-listed companies.
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Dubai stocks’ run comes to a halt as blue-chips lag
Dubai: Dubai stock market snapped five days of gains, led lower by the blue-chip banking and property shares, while its Abu Dhabi peers showed a muted performance with losses in banks capped by gains …
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Tourism to benefit immensely from Dubai’s 2040 plan, says DTCM chief
The existing urban centres include Deira and Bur Dubai, historic areas that highlight the emirate’s tradition and heritage, the business and financial heart of the city encompassing Downtown and …
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Sharjah Heritage Days returns with 500 events
The 18th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days promises to be bigger and better with close to 500 events and activities planned in it three-week run. Steeped in history, the Heart of Sharjah district and …
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“Dubai has reaffirmed its position as the world’s most attractive destination to do business”
Ever since the pandemic struck, the country has directed all efforts to protect the burgeoning start-up community and Dubai has reaffirmed its position as the world’s most attractive destination to do …
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Ladies in business UAE announce leadership conference with RLC London
Royal Leadership Consult (RLC), London, renowned leadership consultancy announced topics and sessions for the 1st annual Change Leaders Conference Dubai, to be held on 20 March, 2021. The day-long …
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