Dubai: Dubai attracted more than 14 million visitors in one year, making the city one of the most visited destinations in the world, according to the latest data released by Euromonitor International. The market research firm, which ranks cities according ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s oldest bank is anything but archaic inside
Mashreq is the oldest privately owned bank in the UAE – but that’s about the only thing that’s antiquated about the company. Since it was established in 1967, the bank has been an IT pioneer in Dubai – from installing the Emirate’s first ATM, to ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido food to build cultural bridge between Japan and UAE
Rashid Mohammad Al Shariqi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, was the chief guest at the event. Ryosuke Kobayashi, executive director of Hokkaido Economic Federation, told Gulf News that the food promotion would enhance cultural ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai smart city achieving targets
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s move towards establishing itself as the smartest city is well on course with 100 smart initiatives and 1,000 smart services to be completed this year, said an official at a conference in the capital on Tuesday. Mattar Al Humairi ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 3-Boutique bank Moelis wins advisory role for mammoth Saudi IPO
NEW YORK/LONDON/DUBAI, Feb 8 Boutique investment bank Moelis & Co has been chosen as an adviser by Saudi Aramco on what is expected to be the world's biggest initial public share offering, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The IPO, which Saudi ... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi residents warned not to dry laundry in public
Abu Dhabi: Residents of Abu Dhabi who hang laundry out to dry in apartment balconies and windows despite warnings risk being slapped with a Dh1,000 fine. The warning was issued by the Abu Dhabi Municipality after it conducted an awareness, educational ... ( read original story ...)
Leaders praise sacrifices of martyrs doing national duty
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Wednesday offered condolences to the family of martyr Rashid Ali Mohammad Al Dahoori, who died in action while ... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi’s MTB takes shape and receives early ‘tour’
Abu Dhabi Airports’ executive management recently took a team from the General Authority for the Security of Ports, Borders and Free Zones – affiliated to the Supreme National Security Council of Abu Dhabi – on a tour of the Midfield Terminal ... ( read original story ...)
ADNEC generated business activities worth AED3 billion in 2016
A staggering AED3 billion business activity was generated by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, ADNEC, in 2016. Its key venues include Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and Al Ain Convention Centre, AACC, and together, the centres hosted more ... ( read original story ...)
LaLiga takes part in grassroots coaching workshop in Abu Dhabi
A total of 98 coaches from clubs, football academies and football schools across Abu Dhabi attended the event, at which Fernando Sanz headed the LaLiga delegation. Other participants in the workshop included officials from leading Emirati clubs such as Al ... ( read original story ...)