ADQ, Abu Dhabi, is taking a minority stake in fine art and luxury goods broker Sotheby’s. ADQ, a $196 billion sovereign wealth fund, will acquire an undisclosed stake in Sotheby’s, a spokesperson …
RAKEZ and Mbank team up for speedy business bank accounts in the UAE
UAE free zone RAKEZ and Mbank will collaborate to give customers speedy access to business accounts and access loans, overdrafts and services. Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank), the leading digital …
Applying for a loan? Know what type of interest rates work better for now
Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: With interest rates now expected to not rise further … 30-year ‘floating’ rate home loan. Mortgage rates in the UAE are typically fixed for the first two years …
Dubai: 200-million worth endowment real estate projects to be completed in next 2 years
The Endowments and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (AWQAF) has announced the development of 21 endowment real estate projects valued at over Dh202 million. These projects include malls, residential …
The Dubai ‘Wives Are “Bold” and “Timeless” in Red-Hot Season 2 Reunion Looks (PHOTOS)
The ladies’ gorgeous gowns featured high-leg slits, beautiful beading, curve-hugging silhouettes, and more, while their accessory game was also unmatched with sparkling jewelry, sexy heels, and a show …
Dubai: Company rents out classic set of cutlery to reduce waste during parties
As an innovative approach to reduce, reuse and recycle, a company in Dubai has introduced a concept where party organisers can arrange an elegant and luxurious table setting without breaking the bank.
UAE looks to bring ‘creative mind’ to bear on world’s water crisis
At last year’s Cop28 climate summit in Dubai dozens of countries made the commitment to protect 30 per cent of their rivers and fresh water sources. The talks marked a “real breakthrough” in which …
Abu Dhabi issue weather alert as Al Ain witnesses heavy rain and hailstorm
The authorities in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain region have issued severe weather alert and urged residents and citizens to avoid valleys and mountainous areas as torrential rain hit the Emirate. The Abu …
Awqaf Dubai announces 21 real estate projects worth Dh202 million
drones will be used in housing projects in Dubai Al Hefaiyah Lake: A strategic water reservoir in Sharjah The developments are strategically located in key areas of central Dubai. Plans are afoot to …
UAE: Electric, hydrogen-powered buses to hit Abu Dhabi roads next month
Hydrogen buses, in particular … shuttling passengers from Terminal A of Abu Dhabi International Airport to the COP28 venue at Expo City Dubai. Ateeq Al Mazrouei, director of the planning department …
5 best trending internet radios, in UAE, for 2024
To help with our list, we spoke with Afia Jordan, a Dubai-based software engineer and a collector … allowing you to effortlessly switch between different modes and stations. The wireless Qi charging …
Sharjah surgeons step in after stomach pain turns life-threatening for 12-year-old girl
Sharjah resident Anoop Erathenparambil never imagined his 12-year-old daughter Devna’s complaints of stomach pain one night would be life-threatening. He told The National he first took her to a …
Iran’s supreme leader opens door to negotiations with United States over Tehran’s nuclear program
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader opened the door Tuesday to renewed negotiations with the United States over his country’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, telling its …
UAE’s ADNOC deploys Neuron 5 for AI-powered efficiency
UAE’s ADNOC Group has deployed Neuron 5, an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled process optimisation technology. The state-owned energy giant initially deployed the innovative solution at ADNOC …
Emirati women invested Dhs9.2b in Sharjah real estate during 2023
Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director General of Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (RERD), praised the “great role played by Emirati women in the country’s progress towards prosperity, and …
20 business lunches to book for a midday break in Dubai
Known for its vibrant dining scene, Dubai has a plethora of restaurants with a host of irresistible business lunches you simply can’t miss. Designed for a luxe networking experience or even to take a …
UAE seeks consular services for arrested Telegram boss Pavel Durov
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested consular assistance for Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, who was arrested in France over allegations related to the spread of illegal content on the …