We live to take risks, and UAE want to get better year after year’ says Colombian sprinter “I’m very happy, winning always makes me happy,” he said, wearing a UAE team cap with the visor turned up to …
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Dubai works to create best ecosystem for startups
Dubai has long been a popular destination for holiday makers and professionals and with a booming entrepreneurial ecosystem, it’s not surprising that talent moves here from abroad. And with plans to b…
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Dubai property prices unlikely to rebound for two years
Dubai’s homeowners will have to wait at least a couple more years for a long-running property slump to hit bottom as developers put a record number of new residences on the market this year. About 31, …
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Abu Dhabi real estate market likely to soften in H1
Abu Dhabi’s real estate market faced key challenges last year and with flight-to-quality and market corrections continuing this year as well, the market activity was likely to remain subdued during th…
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Dubai’s Property Slump Has Another Two Years to Run
Dubai’s homeowners will have to wait at least a couple more years for a long-running property slump to hit bottom as developers put a record number of new residences on the market this year. About 31, …
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OPPO Pursues Middle East Expansion With New Regional Hub in Dubai
The opening is part of OPPO’s global growth strategy and recognizes Dubai’s unique position as a regional nexus for business and technology innovation. (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/814186/ …
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UAE cabinet to allow trading companies to issue IPOs
The UAE Cabinet on Sunday adopted an amendment … Investors said the amendment would help lift local markets. “The move to [Initial Public Offering] will create more investment opportunities …
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Dubai airport retains top global spot for 5th year
Dubai (AFP) – Dubai International Airport said it retained its top global spot in 2018 after serving the largest number of passengers for the fifth year in a row despite falling short of its target. T…
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INTERVIEW: UAE-based solar developer raises $65mln from global investors, eyes larger funding by 2020 – CEO
Dubai-based Yellow Door Energy (YDE), a provider of solar energy solutions in the Middle East and Africa, has raised $65 million from international investors in Series A funding, its chief executive s…
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Dubai waives another fee to boost tourism industry
Companies operating in the tourism industry will save another fee when doing business in Dubai. Image Credit: File photo Dubai: Hotels and other companies in the tourism and hospitality industry …
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Dubai waives PRO registration to boost tourism
Separately, Dubai Tourism had introduced three proposals to support the government’s economic stimulus programme aimed at making it easier to operate and grow a business in Dubai including attracting …
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Qatar blockade hits Asian Cup with UAE-only ticket giveaway
When the United Arab Emirates take on bitter Gulf rivals Qatar in the Asian Cup semi-finals on Tuesday, good luck spotting the Qatari fans. Not only are Qataris largely barred from UAE due to the ongo…
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Emirates College of Technology promotes higher education opportunities at Tawdheef 2019
Abu Dhabi: Emirates College of Technology (ECT), one of UAE’s oldest and most prestigious universities accredited for quality higher education; is taking part in Tawdheef exhibition, the region’s lead…
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Dubai achieves most sustainable development goals
Dubai has achieved the majority of sustainable … Al Shaikh referred to three main checkpoints; technology, legislation and culture. With technology being widespread and readily available …
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Why Dubai-based banks made billions of dirhams in net profits in 2018
Emirates NBD Head Office at Baniyas street in Dubai. The largest Dubai-based bank reported a net profit of Dh10 billion for 2018, up 20 per cent on the year. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News …
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Dubai hotels voted among the best in the world
Two Dubai hotels have been voted among the best in the world, according to a new study. One&Only The Palm and Raffles Dubai are on TripAdvisor’s list of the top 25 luxury properties across the globe. …
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Asian Cup: UAE-Qatar match tickets sell like hotcakes
The UAE, without much fanfare, made it to the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 – the biggest tournament in the history with 24 teams. Video of Emiratis lining up to get free tickets for Asian Cup …
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