Dubai has long welcomed the world to set up home on its shores, an invitation that has stretched far beyond its diverse population. From hotels to restaurants, the emirate is home to some of the world …
UAE’s e& to acquire controlling stake in PPF Telecom for $2.36bn
Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (e&) took a big step towards its strategic ambition to accelerate international growth and diversify into new geographies when the UAE telecom giant …
Dubai Office Market Defies Global Slump With Influx of Tenants
Dubai continues to defy a slump in the commercial real estate market that’s battered occupancy rates and rental yields around the world. “There’s strong demand for the central business district, which …
Sharjah Sustainable City wins Real Estate Excellence Award for 3rd consecutive year
Sharjah Sustainable City – the first sustainable master-planned residential community developed by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in partnership with Diamond Developers, has …
UAE: 3-year-old battling acute anaemia gets wish granted, spends day at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
Gabrielle and her family enjoyed the region’s first marine life theme park and were hosted at the Hilton Double Tree Hotel …
UAE’s e& offers to increase stake in Vodafone by 20% – e& CEO to CNBC Arabia
UAE’s e& has submitted an offer to increase its stake in Vodafone by 20%, e&’s CEO Hatem Dowidar told CNBC Arabia on Wednesday. The company formerly known as Etisalat, e& has been gradually building …
Dubai: 17-year-old sets fire to delivery bike, placed under judicial probation
A 17-year-old has been placed under judicial probation after stealing a delivery bike and setting it on fire, the Dubai Public Prosecution said on Wednesday. The teenager, together with another, has …
PPF announces cooperation with Emirates’ e&
By bne IntelliNews Czech-based PPF has announced the signing of an agreement with Emirates Telecommunication Group Company (e& or Etisalat) under which e& will acquire a stake of 50% plus one share in …
Look: AI-powered pedestrian crossings launched in Dubai community
the system will be able to leverage 5G communication technologies to communicate safety information and alerts to connected vehicles approaching the pedestrian crosswalk. Muammar Al Katheeri, chief …
UAE Corporation Tax: A round up of relief measures for SMEs
Withholding tax is currently at 0% in the UAE in most circumstances (other GCC states impose WHT). Foreign tax incurred can be used to reduce the taxable income. Small businesses with less than AED 3m …
UAE retailers have more than six months of rice in reserve amid India export ban
Leading UAE retailers said India’s export ban on non-basmati white rice would not have an immediate impact on them as they have sufficient reserves.India banned the export of some varieties of white …
Abu Dhabi considers real estate assets consolidation in a $12 billion deal
Abu Dhabi’s investment and holding company ADQ and a unit of local conglomerate International Holding Company have submitted an offer to combine their shareholdings in Modon Properties into IHC’s Q …
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways to launch new flight to Boston from March 2024
Image Credit: WAM Abu Dhabi: UAE’s national carrier Etihad Airways, on Wednesday, announced plans to launch four weekly non-stop flights to Boston, United States, starting March 31, 2024. The airline …
Abu Dhabi Consolidates Real Estate Assets Under $12 Billion Firm
Abu Dhabi is consolidating key real estate assets under one entity, creating a $12 billion property giant to help bolster the emirate’s economic transformation efforts.
Street food lovers, meet Chuck & Frida, Abu Dhabi’s cool new food hall
The popular Slovak brand is quite the food hall here in Abu Dhabi, housing several roofs under one to cater to the hungry, the thirsty and the in-betweeners. Despite its European undertone, the …
Now, use UAE Pass for all services of Ministry of Finance; here’s how
The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Wednesday announced that the UAE Pass can now be used for all its services. This step comes in line with the country’s efforts to boost digitisation and eliminate …
Dubai: Indian expat who works for Emirates wins $1 million in Duty Free draw
An aircraft engineer working for Emirates Airline was announced as the latest $1 million winner in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire at the draw held on Wednesday. Vikraman Nair Remani Amma …