Damac Properties on Monday said it has issued a new tender for main works for a second tower at its six-tower, premiere luxury master development, Aykon City, overlooking Dubai Canal. The tender will be awarded for the tower construction which includes …
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Dubai Land Dept values properties worth $78bn in 2017
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has confirmed that it successfully conducted 8,173 real estate valuations worth over Dh287 billion ($78.1 billion) — the highest value ever recorded — in 2017. According to a report issued by Taqyeem, Dubai’s Real Estate …
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Omniyat’s Dubai Water Canal project to be managed by Dorchester Collection
The property developer also announced that the project was designed by award-winning architectural firm Foster + Partners. Located at Marasi on Dubai Canal, Private Residences will be one of the first in the region to be managed by the London-based …
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A Philippine unicorn is building prefab homes in Dubai’s World Islands
Conceived by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, The World Islands are a project of state-run developer Nakheel Properties. Your browser does not support the video tag.
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Revolution Precrafted tapped for Dubai project
By Arra B. Francia, Reporter REVOLUTION PRECRAFTED is partnering with a luxury property developer for a $3.2-billion project in Dubai, as the start-up pushes expansion overseas in a bid to be valued at $10 billion by 2020. The company announced on Monday …
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Antonio-led firm bags $3.2-billion Dubai deal
REVOLUTION Precrafted Properties Philippines Inc., a company led by one of the sons of former Ambassador Jose E.B. Antonio, said it bagged a $3.2-billion deal that will supply Dubai-based luxury property developer Seven Tides Ltd. to manufacture and supply …
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Revealed: Dubai’s plans for ‘Police without Policemen’
Dubai Police has proposed a ground-breaking project called … However, with the disruptive innovation that we propose through our new projects that deploy the latest technologies, we aim to scale up operational efficiency. These projects will serve …
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Dubai’s Abraaj hit by more senior departures
Dubai-based Abraaj, which manages about $13.6 billion, is reorganising the business following allegations in recent weeks that money in its healthcare fund had been misused. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the World Bank’s International Finance Corp …
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Police without policemen: Dubai to use advanced technology for better surveillance
Gone are the days when the police patrol was a common sight, Dubai is on the verge to make a history. On Monday, the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) announced that a new initiative called “Police without Policemen” would be implemented very soon.
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UAE’s BinSina Pharmacy plans to open 15 new stores this year
UAE pharmacy BinSina has announced plans to open 15 new outlets across the country in line with the country’s expanding healthcare market. The pharmacy is set to launch its new outlets across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah with the rollout …
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Man beats wife for disconnecting WiFi
DUBAI: A man in India’s Somajiguda beat his wife after she disconnected the WiFi in an effort to force him to sleep, India’s IANS agency reported. According to police reports, Reshma Sultana switched off the WiFi connection on Wednesday in a bid to …
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UAE roads becoming safer, say motorists
The study, which was carried out by YouGov in February, is based on the views of a representative sample of 1,004 UAE residents. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC …
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Dubai presents itself as diamond re-export hub to Botswana
“Dubai is an ideal platform for Botswana to use as a re-export hub, with strong links across the Middle East, Asia and Europe,” Mr Al Hashemi said. “The Emirate offers plenty of advantages such as a world-class infrastructure, business-friendly …
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Dubai WoodShow takes off with more than 300 exhibitors
“A true green and sustainable industry, Steel Wood Industries business is in line with the vision of Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president of UAE and ruler of Dubai – who remains our true inspiration.” The UAE’s Dh4 billion wood and …
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Dubai Chamber: How the Region’s Leaders Are Reacting to Disruption & Innovation
H.E. Buamim added: “Dubai Chamber is honoured to extend its support The Retail Leaders Circle MENA as an Event Partner, as this premier event will provide a powerful platform for business leaders to discuss pressing challenges, explore new growth …
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Abu Dhabi’s Rotana opens new Dubai Creek hotel
Features of the two include an executive lounge, a business centre, meeting and conference facilities … The combined 280 keys will add to Rotana’s existing 3,142 across nine other hotels in Dubai. The company also has 2,888 rooms under various stages …
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Update: Arabian Business StartUp Academy – How will VAT affect the UAE’s SMEs?
The Arabian Business StartUp Academy will take place on Monday, March 26 at the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (DTEC) in Dubai Silicon Oasis. The theme for the quarterly event will revolve around the newly-introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UAE …
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