“A raft of new stimuli from the government, announced during the quarter, has likely boosted business confidence, which may allow employers to begin matching salaries to the increased cost of living,” …
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UAE authorities warn asthma patients to stay indoors
Dubai Municipality has warned asthma patients and those who suffer from respiratory diseases to stay indoors amid ongoing weather conditions. The heavy dust wind began on Sunday and is expected to las…
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Expo 2020 Dubai deepens ties with Chinese business
RELATED ARTICLES: Construction chiefs: Expo 2020 Dubai ‘biggest’ growth opportunity | CSCEC ME’s China HQ to bankroll Belt and Road projects | Video: Expo 2020 Dubai construction update | May 2018 Exp…
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The Ups And Downs Of Owning A Microbusiness In The UAE
… some business owners prefer to keep their business small because they see far greater benefits in running very small ventures. Often classified as microbusinesses, these micro firms, according to …
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Hospitality to remain strong after Expo 2020 Dubai, says Hilton boss
Speaking to Arabian Business, Ian Carter said tourists will continue to fly to the city following the six-month event, which is due to attract an expected 25 million visitors. “When you look at Expo, …
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Landmark UAE amnesty period begins
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Government’s landmark initiative to grant amnesty to residency law violators kicks off today, offering reprieve to thousands of illegal residents. The initiative is historic, as the …
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Label signs all-OFW hard rock band in Dubai
“Almost nothing,” Mark Legaspi, part-time rocker and full-time entrepreneur, offers matter-of-factly in an interview with Gulf News #Pinoy. Legaspi has jammed with various bands in Dubai’s Filipino ro…
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Al Habtoor signs deal to rebrand three Dubai properties as Hilton hotels
Al Habtoor Group, the Dubai conglomerate whose interests span from hospitality and automotive to real estate and publishing sectors, on Tuesday said it will rebrand three of its Dubai properties as Hi…
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Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre to Host AngelHack Dubai Hackathon 2018
DUBAI, 31st July, 2018 (WAM) — The Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre, Dtec, Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority’s wholly-owned technology start-up centre that is the largest of its kind in the Middle Ea…
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UAE 3D Printing Market by Technology, Sectors and Regions – Forecast to 2024
The “UAE 3D Printing Market” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. According to the report, the UAE 3D printing market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 55.3% during 2018 to 2024 …
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UAE agrees to share financial intelligence with Nigeria’s EFCC
UAE agrees to share financial intelligence with Nigeria’s EFCC – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) says it will share financial intelligence with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, as part of …
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Bank withholds gratuity
The company released our end of service payments to Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), but due to a loan, the bank held my gratuity and is currently blocking it, despite the fact that I have already given them …
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Dubai pushes ‘zero carbon’ buildings through ‘Solar Decathlon’
Dubai is set to host two rounds of a global competition among top universities involved in renewable energy to promote “net zero-energy buildings”, giving the emirate’s renewable energy drive an added …
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More UAE residents say they’re struggling to make ends meet
Yallacompare’s Consumer Confidence Tracker for Q2 – based on a survey of 1,347 UAE residents – revealed that 41.2 percent are less confident about their financial health than they were this time last …
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Dubai Investments says half-year net profit rises to $133m
Khalid Bin Kalban, managing director and CEO of Dubai Investments, said: “Dubai Investments registered steady growth in its financial results during the first half of 2018. The increase in total incom…
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Dubai Stock Index Posts the Biggest Monthly Increase in a Year
Dubai’s main equity gauge posted its biggest monthly gain in a year, powered by a revival in the banking sector as better-than-estimated earnings help U.A.E. stocks escape this year’s doldrums. The DF…
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Sharjah Police nab six dealers with 19kg of heroin
Sharjah: Sharjah Police arrested six members of a gang and seized 19kg of heroin from them, an official said on Tuesday. Lieutenant-Colonel Majid Al Asam, director of the police’s Anti-Narcotics Depar…
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