Liv., the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD and the fastest growing bank in the UAE, has partnered with US-based Kasisto, to introduce Olivia, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot. With the …
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Dubai developer secures $40.8 m funding for new Dubai Downtown hotel’s fit-out
Ultra-luxury developer Omniyat has announced that it has secured a financing of AED150 million ($40.8 million) from Mashreq Bank for the fit-out of a hotel in The Opus by Zaha Hadid in Downtown Dubai, …
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Dubai GDP grows to Dh398B
Director of Dubai Customs, said on Wednesday that the UAE’s GDP is set to expand 3.5 per cent this year against 2.8 per cent in 2018, thanks to a stimulus package worth Dh50 billion announced last …
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Dubai trade delegation eyes new opportunities in Panama
Kicking off on April 6, the week-long trade mission will coincide with the third Global Business Forum Latin America which Dubai Chamber is hosting on April 9-10 in Panama City. Dubai Chamber of …
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High demand for freehold at Dubai Property Festival
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Several major participating players were closed in the first two days of Dubai Property Festival (DPF), including Danube, Azizi Developments, Tiger Properties, Ajmal Makan …
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Mastercard to invest $300m in Network International’s planned London IPO
UAE-based payments solutions company Network International and Mastercard have signed an agreement for the US financial services firm to make a $300 million cornerstone investment in Network …
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Watch Red Bull Air Race from Abu Dhabi
Watch the Red Bull Air Race season preview on Sunday at 1:30 a.m. ET and action from the race in Abu Dhabi on Sunday at 2:30 a.m. ET. Click on the video players below to watch Red Bull Air Race action …
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Guelph athletes shine at Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi
Five athletes from the Royal City won medals in Abu Dhabi including Jennifer Allen who won the gold medal in 10-pin bowling. Allen was participating in her first World Games, after previously …
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Manrre REIT’s message to Dubai property doubters, “we’re buying”
Wise words from legendary investor Warren Buffet, giving inspiration to Dalma Capital CEO Zachary Cefaratti in a contrarian strategy to back a Dubai commercial property fund and “buy the dip”. “Dalma …
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UAE- New structure for DFM post-trade services
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Dubai Financial Market Company, which is marking its 19th anniversary, announced on Tuesday its new organisational structure for post-trade services in line with …
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Sharjah unveils plan to build $544m sustainable city
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq … Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to …
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Sharjah Biennial: where hidden stories become public displays
The Slade-trained artist and curator, daughter of Sharjah’s ruler, took over the biennial 16 years … squalid workers’ quarters, snatches of BBC news, whispers in French and Hindi, and graves beside …
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UAE residents can now check a financial adviser’s credentials on new comparison site
The Middle East’s first financial advisory aggregator site, which aims to protect consumers from cold calling advisers and scammers, went live on Wednesday. The site whichfinancialadviser.com (WFA), …
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Abu Dhabi fund, Uzbekistan ink deal to set up investment firm
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the national entity for international development aid, has signed three agreements with the Government of Uzbekistan. These include a memorandum of understanding …
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Dubai realty check: Property buyers are back with increased transactions
Dubai’s property market is witnessing signs of green shoots as the number of transactions increased in the first two month of 2019 while developers also report good numbers as lower prices attract new …
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum Chairman of Dubai Land Department (DLD) inaugurates Dubai Property Festival (DPF) 2019 today
(MENAFN – Dubai PR Network) Key highlights of the show include competitive bank interest rates starting from 1.85 p.a. and no processing fees on home financing Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26th …
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Dubai economic growth at its slowest since 2009 debt crisis
Dubai, which has a diversified economy that focuses on tourism and international business services, has been hurt by a rough patch amid a downturn in its real estate market. “A weakening external …
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