Dubai: Forget for a moment all the talk about market slowdowns and weak sentiments and focus on just two numbers. In the year to end August, Dubai pulled in 9,500 investors who were acquiring a …
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LuLu Group: UAE moves towards a progressive future
As you are aware, we started our business in the UAE. Over decades of serving the retail community here, I am proud to say that we are the largest home-grown retail brand and have strongly …
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Noor Bank: Blockchain to transform trade finance in the UAE
Blockchain has the potential to transform trade finance in the UAE with faster shipping and settlement as well as a reduction in transaction costs, according to a new report by Noor Bank, launched at …
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What does a higher interest rate mean for UAE consumers?
This is because when the Fed raises rates, the Central Bank of the UAE generally adopts the same policy, which in turn impacts rates on a variety of personal finance products, from loans to savings an…
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Dubai’s biggest bank set to launch services via WhatsApp
Emirates NBD has announced that it will soon launch customised banking services via WhatsApp in the UAE. Dubai’s biggest bank said in a statement that it is the first in the region to integrate its co…
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Empower Reviews Its Latest Achievements in District Cooling Technologies at Global Conferences
“Empower’s participation in this global exhibition highlights our commitment to provide high-quality district cooling services in Dubai. WETEX is a pilot platform that reviews the latest technologies …
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Major Dubai-Sharjah bottleneck eased
Sharjah: A major bottleneck on Emirates Road leading to Sharjah from Dubai has eased following the opening of an upgraded interchange connecting the highway with Maleiha Road. Opened for traffic …
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Wanted by India, Briton appeals extradition order in Dubai court
Dubai: A British citizen has challenged a court’s decision to extradite him to India, where he is wanted for his alleged role in a multi-million dollar helicopter purchase deal, Gulf News learnt …
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Dubai Fitness Challenge: What’s new for you this year?
Dubai: The Dubai Fitness Challenge is back this year beginning October 26 for a month-long, action-packed event that aims to encourage one million residents make fitness not only a priority but a …
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Biggest Sharjah book fair to offer 80,000 new titles
Sharjah: Visitors can buy from 80,000 new books … SBA chairman Ahmad Al Ameri told Gulf News. Popular guests from India include Bollywood star Soha Ali Khan, Prakash Raj and Karan Thapar …
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New Facebook hack: Should UAE users worry?
Dubai: Residents in the UAE have been advised … the ability to impersonate affected users,” Nicolai Solling, chief technology officer (CTO) of Help AG, warned. Among the things they should …
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Biggest Sharjah book fair to offer 80,000 new books
Sharjah: There will be 80,000 new books among a total of 1.6 million books on sale at the 37th Sharjah International Book Fair, which begins on October 31. Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), which …
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Watch: Have massage cards gotten out of control in Dubai?
Abdul Majeed Saifaie, Dubai Municipality’s director of Waste Management, told Gulf News that workers have to face the issue of tossed massage cards across a number of commercial areas in Dubai.
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Multiple road crashes stall Dubai traffic
Dubai: Multiple accidents were reported in some parts of Dubai early Monday morning, creating congestion on major roads. A collision in the Trade Centre Tunnel towards the direction of Jebel Ali …
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Dubai Airport dismisses reports of Houthi drone attack
DUBAI: Dubai International Airport released a statement on Sunday confirming that flights were operating as normal after a news report claiming the Houthi militia had launched a drone attack against t…
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Cityscape Global conference opens as Dubai property market faces headwinds
DUBAI, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) — The annual four-day Cityscape Global conference and exhibition started here on Monday amid sluggish demand for real estate and declining property prices across Dubai. Accordi…
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UAE, InvestBank deny three-way merger reports
In August, the bank concluded syndicated financing facilities worth a total of $185, which it said will be used for general corporate purposes and the refinancing of a previously existing facility. Cu…
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