Entrepreneurs in the UAE are among the most optimistic globally about future growth and expect to get more wealthy, but must address the issue of succession planning, a new survey from HSBC has shown.
UAE’s rider Omar clinches FEI Rising Star Award in Abu Dhabi
UAE rider Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi has won the Longines FEI Rising Star Award at a star-studded ceremony held on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi …
Dubai Chambers signs two MoUs to support the attraction and expansion of Mexican businesses in Dubai
Agreements outline cooperation with the National Chamber of Commerce, Services, and Tourism in Mexico City and the El Gran Bajío business promotion agency …
Sharjah Charity Sends 200 Workers on Umrah Pilgrimage
Two hundred workers from Sharjah set off on Wednesday, November 13, for an all-expense-paid Umrah pilgrimage, thanks to Sharjah Charity International. This initiative is part of the charity’s mission …
UAE startup funding to triple to $2bn by end of 2024 as region sees entrepreneur boom
Venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funding in the UAE are expected to surpass $2 billion by the end of 2024, marking a more than threefold increase …
Overall salaries in UAE to increase 4% in 2025: Mercer
Companies in the consumer goods industry are forecasting the highest increase to salaries at 4.5%, said Mercer …
UAE Sees 56% Rise in Holiday Bookings for National Day
With the festive season and National Day long weekend around the corner, UAE residents are making travel plans for their winter getaways. Bookings for this holiday season have skyrocketed by 56% …
UAE helps arrest 58 suspects, seize 32kg illegal gold in Congo operation against environment crimes
Fifty eight suspects were arrested in a joint operation launched by the UAE to combat environmental crimes in the Congo Basin. The 14-day operation called ‘Jungle Shield’ was carried out under the …
UAE: New Golden Visa scheme announced for teachers, school leaders in RAK
A new Golden Visa programme has been announced for public and private school educators in Ras Al Khaimah. According to the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Kno..
Gold price is now down $220 in just 14 days – and UAE shoppers make strong return
UAE gold shoppers start to make a strong comeback as gold prices lose sparkle Shoppers in the UAE are getting back into their stride as prices keep dropping. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News …
There’s an epic rave happening on padel courts in Dubai this weekend
And it’s free to attend… Get ready to make a racket this weekend as Dubai’s boutique padel club, Matcha Club, is turning into the most unexpected party spot for one night only. For the first time in …
Khazna and BEEAH JV partners with SCTA for Sharjah, UAE, data centers
Sharjah Communication Technology Authority (SCTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to join BEEAH and Khazna Data Centers in developing data centers in Sharjah, UAE. The new collaboration …
Abu Dhabi’s IHC launches $1.4 bln share buyback program
Abu Dhabi’s largest listed firm International Holding Company (IHC) said on Thursday it has launched a share buyback program worth 5 billion dirhams ($1.36 billion).
UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment calls for greater collaboration, inclusion, and education, during series of COP29 events
Her Excellency gave the opening speech at the High-Level Plenary Event, Delivering on Climate Action Through Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation, on Tuesday, where she outlined the global lead …
EAM Jaishankar arrives in UAE to boost bilateral ties, enhance cooperation
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thrusday for an official visit. Taking to social media platform X, the Consulate General of India in Dubai said that the …
Abu Dhabi resident who lost $200,000 in trading scam still being hassled by agents 5 years on
An Abu Dhabi resident, who said she lost nearly $200,000 in bogus investments after she opened an account on a fake trading website five years ago, was sti..
UAE: Time to hold or send? Surge in remittances to India, Philippines after Trump’s win
The elections have had a profound impact on global financial markets, driving up the US dollar and leading to a sharp decline in several Asian currencies …