Dubai: Noor Bank, a Sharia-compliant institution, on Wednesday reported net profit of Dh676 million for 2018, before adjustments for property revaluations, marking a 74 per cent improvement in …
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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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Property prices crash in DUBAI: Real estate values fallen by a quarter in four years as demand drops
Property prices in Dubai have fallen by around a quarter in under four years, a new report reveals. The drop in the market of around 25 per cent has been blamed on oversupply of high-end luxury develo…
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How Dubai connects with the future
Dubai is confidently taking a lead in connecting with the future driven by technology, innovation and disruption. The signing of the recent agreement, in the presence of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad …
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The Middle East’s Startup Hub: Making Dubai A Launchpad For Innovation
Related: Top Companies Announce Deals With Winners Of The Third Edition Of Dubai Startup Hub’s Market Access Initiatives such as the STEP Conference and GITEX Technology Week also provide digital nati…
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Deal 2019 Dubai to showcase technology concepts aimed at African markets
The Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure exhibition (Deal) 2019 show set to take place in Dubai will look to showcase robots, drones, and virtual reality concepts aimed at African markets.
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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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Look: Police unveil wireless sniper in UAE
Wam Image Credit: Ajman Police unveiled the UAE’ first wireless sniper that’s equipped with an air gun. Ajman: Police have unveiled a potential new member to its squad – a wireless vehicle …
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Quarter of all transport in UAE ‘will be automated’ by 2030
First things first – RTA stated that every single Dubai taxi will have free wifi by the end of 2019, which means you’ll always have directions on the internet to help you find your way. The future of …
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Dubai now has 1,985 branches of foreign firms: DED
A branch of a foreign company is 100 per cent owned by the parent company, operates under the same name and conduct the same business as the managing firm, when they open a branch in Dubai. A branch o…
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Hiring still on in UAE? Nearly 50,000 new jobs open in Dubai in 9 months, says new report
Dubai: There has been a slight uptick in employment … busy setting up their own pavilions at the venue, thereby creating business and employment opportunities within the construction industry.
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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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