Projected to handle up to 20,000 tonnes of green coffee bean annually – with an estimated annual trade value of around AED367 million ($100 million) – the centre is set to attract new trade flows to D…
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Naomi Osaka throws down gauntlet to star-studded Dubai field
Tennis fans in Dubai are in for a treat this week as nine of the world’s top 10 women players do battle in the city to claim the Duty Free Championship crown, which starts today. Arab News picks out l…
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Abu Dhabi arms fair opens amid Yemen war criticism
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A biennial arms fair has opened in the United Arab Emirates as the country faces increasing scrutiny over its involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. While th…
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Dubai airport disrupted after reported drone sightings
Flights at Dubai International Airport, one of the busiest in the world, were disrupted on Friday after sightings of a drone flying nearby. The airport told the AP news agency that it halted flights f…
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British man detained in UAE details abuse over Qatar shirt
16 Feb 2019 16:42 GMT Ali Issa Ahmad wore a Qatar shirt to the team’s group match against Iraq in Abu Dhabi [Suhaib Salem/Reuters] Ali Issa Ahmad, who was charged last month for making false statement…
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Dubai’s RTA opens main bridge leading to Expo 2020 site
Expo 2020 will attract about 25 million visitors, 70 percent of those from abroad. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE a…
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Dubai Investments buys extra 66% stake in pharma firm
Dubai Investments has announced the acquisition of an additional 66 percent stake in Globalpharma. Following the acquisition, made through Dubai Investments Industries, the pharmaceuticals company wil…
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Qatar football shirt row Briton ‘leaves UAE custody’
A British man who was detained in the United Arab Emirates after reportedly being assaulted when he wore a Qatar football team shirt to a match has “left custody”, the BBC understands. Ali Issa Ahmad, …
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Dubai hotel rates squeezed as supply expands ahead of Expo 2020
Despite this, demand – measured by room nights sold – grew for the fourth consecutive month. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai …
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Abu Dhabi hosting 6th Ocean Summit
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the sixth and biggest edition of the World Ocean Summit at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort in Abu Dhabi from 5 to 7 March 2019. The hosting marks the very …
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Deal signed to add Carrefour to Town Square Dubai mega project
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Dubai Airport flights delayed ‘after drones spotted in airspace’
Dubai Airport, one of the busiest in the world … We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this develo…
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Race to Dubai finale to offer world’s richest golf prize
“With the revised prize money breakdown and the extra Race to Dubai points in place for 2019, this provides a tremendous incentive for our players.” Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receiv…
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Dubai airport delays: Flights in and out of airport suspended ‘due to drone activity’
Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airport for international travel, is suffering severe disruption following reports of drone activity. The airport was forced to halt flights over an al…
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Dubai Airport says flights delayed due to drone activity
DUBAI: Flights at Dubai International Airport were delayed on Friday morning due to suspected drone activity, a spokesperson said. The suspension lasted from 1013 local time (0613 GMT) to 1045. Held u…
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Dubai Airport Says Flights Delayed Due to Drone Activity: Statement
DUBAI (Reuters) – Flights at Dubai International Airport were delayed on Friday morning due to suspected drone activity, a spokesperson said. The suspension lasted from 1013 local time (0613 GMT) to 1…
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Flights grounded at Dubai airport after drone activity: Sky News
(Reuters) – Flights at the Dubai International Airport in United Arab Emirates were being grounded following reports of unauthorized drone activity, Sky News reported on Friday. Dubai airport, which h…
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