Return on investment (ROI) in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is expected to remain steady this year despite the trend of declining rents, according to new research. Bayut.com, the UAE’s data-driven property portal, said the UAE capital’s property …
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New speed limit on Sharjah Maliha road
Sharjah: Police in Sharjah announced on Thursday that the speed limit on Maliha Road has now been raised. The road, which is located in the central region of Sharjah, had its speed limit increased after the Sharjah Police General Directorate studied a …
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Dubai Islamic Bank Hosts Annual General Meeting
Following the conclusion of its Annual General Meeting (AGM), Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) announced that the assembly has approved the distribution of 45 fils per share as cash dividend for 2017, closing another year with strong returns to shareholders since …
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Sharjah airport body denies reports of new terminal
the operator of Sharjah International Airport, denied on Thursday media reports that it will open a new passenger terminal in April 2018, saying that there was no terminal under construction in the first place. A source at the Authority told Gulf News that …
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Get high-speed WiFi for Dh10 in UAE
UAE residents can now reap the benefits of more flexible WiFi options across more locations than ever before with WiFi UAE. du is revamping its WiFi UAE pricing options to suit the needs of different profile users in a wide variety of locations, continuing …
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Revealed: new price plans for WiFi in the UAE
UAE residents can now reap the benefits of more flexible WiFi options across more locations than ever before with WiFi UAE, according to telecom operator du. du said it is revamping its WiFi UAE pricing options to suit the needs of different profile users …
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UAE’s economic growth projected to pick up pace in 2018
Annual growth in deposits remained strong at 4.1 per cent in December 2017. The UAE Central Bank’s latest credit sentiment survey showed a marginal increase in business loans, mainly attributable to the strengthening in demand in Dubai. On the other hand …
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Now, pay Dh10 for high-speed WiFi in UAE
Dubai: UAE telecom operator du is revising its WiFi package … Jihad Tayara, vice president for business development and partnerships at du clarified that their free WiFi will continue to offer “reliable internet connection” and will not be affected …
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Dubai Islamic Bank boosts emirate’s sukuk listings to over $53bn
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has celebrating the listing of a $1 billion sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. The listing is the first benchmark dollar-denominated sukuk from a GCC issuer in 2018 and provides significant support for the …
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Abu Dhabi Tour organisers blame automatic brake sensor for Cavendish crash
Cavendish was one of five to crash when the peloton slowed behind the lead car on stage 1 of the Abu Dhabi Tour, and although he remounted and re-joined the peloton, he was forced to abandon with a suspected concussion and whiplash. “I didn’t see it happen …
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UAE to plug in first nuclear power station this year
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is due to commission the Arab world’s first nuclear power station this year, while the remaining three reactors will go critical by 2020. The Barakah plant’s four reactors are expected to supply up to 25 per cent of the UAE’s …
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Dubai Customs launches innovation hub
Dubai: Dubai Customs inaugurated a number of new innovative … Another iniatiative being launched during the event is the News Wallet, which helps regulate and ease flow of PCFC news to the media. All PCFC entities can update information about their …
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WiFi UAE Launches New Packages For Users To Enjoy High-Speed Premium WiFi
UAE residents can now reap the benefits of more flexible WiFi options across more locations than ever before with WiFi UAE. du is revamping its WiFi UAE pricing options to suit the needs of different profile users in a wide variety of locations, continuing …
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Areas in UAE to see light showers over weekend
Dubai: Various parts of the UAE will see a slight change in the weather as forecasters expect light rain to fall across the northern and coastal areas. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said that the weather on Thursday will first rise slightly …
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Foreign bank ordered to pay €700,000 to local company
Dubai: A foreign bank branch will have to pay €700,000 plus an appropriate amount of compensation to a local company for its malpractice in processing the plaintiff’s letter of credit. The case was recently resolved by the Expertise and Dispute …
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Jumeirah Village Circle, Masdar City among most popular in UAE
The eco-city’s residential searches tripled in 2017, proving the green movement is gaining momentum. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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UAE Ministry of Finance Launches a Series of Initiatives to Mark UAE Innovation Month
As part of its efforts to strengthen the country’s position as a global hub for innovation, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) launches a series of initiatives and activities to mark the ‘UAE Innovation Month 2018’. Some of the Ministry’s most notable …
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