Homesick Aussies needn’t feel like they’re missing out this Australia Day, as heaps of Dubai’s bars and restaurants are getting in on the ‘Straya Day fun. From unlimited drinks packages and fancy dres…
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NAM1 has not been arrested in Dubai – International Diplomatic Consultant
he added. Shortly after a warrant was issued for the arrest of the CEO of the troubled gold trading firm, there was news that he had already been arrested in Dubai over a different issue. The governme…
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Mashreq Bank continues to take the digital lead in the Gulf
Mashreq Bank remains ahead of the curve when it comes to digital banking innovation in the region Headquartered in Dubai, Mashreq Bank is able to combine its long-established strength as a traditional …
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$750m DIB sukuk listed on Nasdaq Dubai
Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing today of a $750 million sukuk by Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE. It is Nasdaq Dubai’s first sukuk listing of 2019 and DIB’s seventh alt…
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Dubai Islamic Bank lists $750 million sukuk on Nasdaq
Dubai: Nasdaq Dubai welcomed on Tuesday the listing of a S$750 million sukuk by Dubai Islamic Bank, (DIB). It is Nasdaq Dubai’s first sukuk listing of 2019 and DIB’s seventh altogether on the …
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Dubai Cares’ STEM programme gets Dh1m boost
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education among girls in Uganda. The contribution is part of UAE Exchange’s Dh10 million commitment, announced in 2017, towards supporting the …
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2019 Omega Dubai Desert Classic odds: Surprising picks from model that nailed four golf majors
The European Tour’s second leg of the desert swing tees off this week with a star-studded field at the 2019 Omega Dubai Desert Classic, which gets underway Wednesday night at 10:10 p.m. ET. Some of th…
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Buy Dubai house, get free trade licence
Emaar in partnership with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has launched almost … apartment price at Executive Residences will receive a free three-year renewable business licence (estimated to be …
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Area Guide: Business Bay
Set just beyond the industrial web of Al Quoz, south of the extravagant and cosmopolitan Downtown Dubai, Business Bay is an emerging area in the center of the city spread between Al Khail and …
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Three from UAE among world’s most valuable brands
Three brands from the UAE – Etisalat, Adnoc and Emirates airline – figure among the world’s 500 most valuable brands, according to the latest Brand Finance Global 500 report. Growing on average 13 per …
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Dubai Financial Market : DFM says allocation account service gaining traction
Dubai: The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) said on Tuesday that its allocation account service is gaining traction, with Arqaam Securities actively utilising it to conduct trade for its client base of in…
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Sharjah to increase gas production as power demand in UAE grows
We are drilling and within in the next 60 to 70 days we would have good news.” On the future growth plans of the company, he said they are working on the LNG import facility to meet Sharjah’s …
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Soccer: UAE open to co-hosting World Cup if Qatar rift resolved – sports chief
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates sports chief Mohammed Khalfan al-Romaithi believes the Gulf nation would welcome an approach to co-host the 2022 World Cup if its deep political rift …
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UAE signs $3 billion support package for Pakistan
According to the package, the UAE will deposit $3 billion in the State Bank of Pakistan to support the country’s financial and monetary policy, the state-run WAM news agency reported. The amount will …
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Tickets on Sale for Inaugural FIA WORLD RALLYCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, UAE, Jan. 22, 2019 /CNW/ – Yas Marina Circuit will welcome the world’s best, and fastest, rally drivers for the inaugural FIA WORLD RALLYCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP, held at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. T…
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UAE Banks Federation issues new measures to tackle cheque fraud
The UAE Banks Federation rolled out new plans to tackle counterfeit cheques on Tuesday in a push to reduce incidents of fraud in the banking sector. UBF said improvements to the cheque verification pr…
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Dubai retail giant inks deal with will.i.am’s US tech firm
Dubai-based retail giant Majid Al Futtaim has announced a partnership with Los Angeles-based technology company, I.AM+, founded by global music artist, will.i.am. Under the deal, I.AM+ will offer Maji…
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