The family came to the UAE on February 8, said Rohinibahen’s brother-in-law … According to the report, he had gone ahead of the other family members and got the shocking news when he asked their tou…
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank said to mull merger option
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is weighing strategic options for its business, including a potential merger, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The UAE’s second-biggest Islamic lender is in ear…
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Weighs Merger
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC is weighing strategic options for its business, including a potential merger, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The United Arab Emirates’ second-biggest Isl…
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Dubai’s Emaar sees 2018 net profit rise 30% to nearly $2bn
Revenue in 2018 was AED25.694 billion, a growth of 37 percent over 2017, the Dubai-based developer said in a statement. During the fourth quarter, Emaar’s revenue was AED8.304 billion, up 53 percent w…
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Dubai’s Al Nasr gets new look stadium after revamp project
state news agency WAM. Al Bishr said: “The stadium development project was carried out in line with the objectives of our wise government, which aims at enhancing the distinctive position of Dubai in …
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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways restructures Airbus, Boeing jet orders
ABU DHABI, Feb 14 (Reuters) – Etihad Airways said on Thursday it has agreed with Airbus and Boeing to restructure a “large portion” of its orders, in what appeared to be a major cut in long-haul jet o…
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Golf: European Tour aims to lure big names with game’s top prize at Dubai finale
(Reuters) – Golf’s biggest prize will be awarded at the European Tour’s season finale in Dubai as part of changes to the final three Rolex Series events announced on Wednesday. The winner of …
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Ex-soldier held in Dubai over drugs claims
A British war veteran and father-of-two has been held in a Dubai jail for four months over drugs claims. Andy Neal, 44, was “accosted” by police in his apartment complex car park, campaign group Detai…
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DXB brand launched to make Dubai Int’l the world’s best
Dubai Airports on Wednesday announced plans to elevate the airport customer experience as it unveiled a new brand for Dubai International Airport (DXB). It said the DXB brand launch signifies Dubai Ai…
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British firms top foreign influx into Dubai
The number of branches of foreign companies operating in Dubai has increased to 1,985 while the number of branches of GCC companies is 833, according to the Department of Economic Development (DED). T…
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Army hero in Dubai prison despite prosecutors admitting he’s innocent
‘We are providing assistance to a British man after his arrest in Dubai and are in touch with his family and the UAE authorities.’ Got a story for Metro.co.uk? If you have a story for our news …
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Dubai Airbnb market worth over $101m
Revenues for properties listed on Airbnb in Dubai increased by 69 per cent in 2018, compared to the previous year, reaching $101 million in the emirate, a new report by Chestertons Mena has found. As …
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Abu Dhabi developer Eshraq rebrands with new name
Eshraq Properties, the Abu Dhabi-based real estate company, on Wednesday announced that it has changed its name and unveiled new corporate branding. The company will now be known as Eshraq Investments …
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President Duterte wants you back, Filipino expats in UAE told
… the Microsoft News app for your Android or iPhone device and get news & live updates on the go. An estimated 600,000 to roughly one million Filipinos are working in the UAE mainly in the hospitali…
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World’s highest lounge opens at top of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa
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Bithumb Partners With Blockchain VC Firm Nvelop to Launch Exchange in UAE: Report
… cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb will open a new platform in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), local news outlet The Financial News reported Feb. 12. The UAE-based platform is reportedly to be …
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Dubai’s crown prince appears as hologram to talk about the future
Slideshow: Dubai is already a tourist favorite, and now the city’s sights are set on the next milestone: becoming the center of art in the Middle East and Africa Download the Microsoft News app for yo…
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