Sharjah: More than 500 athletes from 50 countries have gathered in Sharjah for the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports (IWAS) World Games, which was officially inaugurated on Tuesday. Shaikh A…
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UAE bourses sees a halt in sell-off
The Dubai Financial Market general index closed 0.31 per cent higher at 2,492.58. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives Dubai: UAE bourses witnessed a temporary halt in sell-off on Wednesday …
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Dubai turning strategic hub for Chinese investors
A picture shows a general view of the Dubai International Financial Centre. [Photo provided to China Daily] Chinese banks and investors have achieved great success through their entities in Dubai, rea…
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Bithumb Partners with Nvelop to Launch Crypto Exchange in the UAE
… the middle-east by opening a new fiat-to-crypto exchange in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a February 12 report of local news outlet the Financial News. According to the report, Bith…
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Dubai Financial Market : GFH inks $100m real estate deal with Terra
Dubai – Mubasher: GFH Group on Wednesday announced that it has signed a $100 million agreement with a special purpose vehicle (SPV), owned by Terra Real Estate Investments LLC (Terra), with instrument…
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Noor Bank reports Dh676m net profit
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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