“Hello, my name is Zahra. I’m awesome.” By pressing a few keys, Zahra picks out a greeting, chooses cheerful and teary emoticons. She even cracks a joke by hitting a button to say, “I fooled you” after she pretends to identify the wrong colour ... ( read original story ...)
UAE leads Arab region in World Bank’s ease of doing business ranking
Dubai: The World Bank's Ease of Doing Business 2018 report revealed today that the UAE is ranked 21 st globally and is ranked top of Arab countries for the fifth year in a row. Additionally, the report showed that the UAE is ranked in the top ten globally ... ( read original story ...)
UAE telco du reports rise in Q3 profit
Sultan also announced the nominations of Fahad Al Hassawi and Farid Faraidooni as deputy CEOs. 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. ( read original story ...)
UAE interest rates are expected to rise, mirroring US policy
The US Federal Reserve is likely to raise rates further to tighten its monetary policy and the UAE Central Bank will have to follow suit because the dirham is pegged to the dollar, analysts said. "The current central bank rate is 1.5 per cent, which has ... ( read original story ...)
CASE STUDY: Dubai Properties’ floating villas in Dubai Canal
Dubai Properties in September celebrated the voyage of the UAE’s first-ever water home as it made its way along the city’s newest attraction - the Dubai Water Canal - to berth at Marasi Business Bay. During the following days, a further eleven homes ... ( read original story ...)
Millennium Plaza Dubai Is Leading City Business Hotel 2017
Millennium Plaza Dubai, a luxury accommodation along Sheikh Zayed Road, has been recognised by World Travel Awards as Dubai’s Leading City Business Hotel for 2017. General Manager Nemo Acimovic received the award at a gala ceremony held at Armani Hotel ... ( read original story ...)
Emaar unit is said to plan IPO at premium of as much as 20%
Dubai: Emaar Properties PJSC is expected to offer shares in its United Arab Emirates development business at a 10 to 20 per cent premium to the unit’s net asset value, according to three people familiar with the plans. The lead managers on the initial ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Fitness Challenge: Day 10
Dubai: The past two weeks of the Dubai Fitness Challenge has seen the participants Gulf News is following bursting with more energy as they push themselves to the limit everyday during the monthlong fitness campaign. Apart from exercising everyday ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai housemaid cleared of insulting the Quran
Dubai: A housemaid has been cleared of insulting the Quran by placing a copy of the holy book on the floor and sitting on it following a heated argument with her sponsor. The sponsor was alleged to have asked her 36-year-old Indonesian maid to clean the ... ( read original story ...)
DAFZA Launches First Regional e-Commerce Free Zone Dubai CommerCity
The project will accelerate the growth of the e-commerce market and will provide an environment that stimulates creativity and attract more direct foreign investments in line with Dubai Plan 2021 which aims to create a unique and sustainable economy based ... ( read original story ...)