Dr Ahmad Habib, a senior forecaster at the national weather centre, told Gulf News that the formation of convective clouds started in the eastern areas of the UAE and has extended to the internal area…
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Saudi Aramco IPO preparations said to stall
The company invited law firms to Dubai to pitch for a possible role in the IPO earlier this year and later told them they had no plans to make a decision anytime soon, people involved in the process s…
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App alerts about tremors for Dubai residents
safety instructions and links the residents with the Dubai Seismic Network under the municipality to provide their feedback. Officials spoke to Gulf News after the app recorded the largest among the s…
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Smart Dubai moves to engage private sector
exploring the challenges and opportunities presented by private-sector data in Dubai, and shedding light on data-exchange platforms, emerging technologies, and the rules and regulations for data marke…
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UAE, Egypt agree on plan to build government capacities
Cairo: The Egypt Government Excellence Conference 2018, organised with the support and participation of the UAE Government, concluded on Thursday in Cairo. Representatives of the UAE and Egypt agreed …
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Mohammad attends opening of Astana International Finance Centre
WAM The Kazakh president expressed his delight at Shaikh Mohammad’s attendance at the AIFC’s inauguration which, he said, was launched after examining the successful experiences of the financial marke…
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Dubai is getting the world’s largest vertical farm — and it will grow produce for the world’s largest international airport
Located in a Dubai, the 130,000-square-foot indoor farm will produce … because they give our farms anchor customers that have a predictable volume and price,” she told Business Insider. “Most vertic…
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Opinion: Dubai and the art of bouncebackability
The aim? To boost investment, trade and business, and to stimulate the commercial and social environment of the country. Such moves are helping to create advocates of Dubai once again, bringing to min…
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Abu Dhabi taxis go green
and Abu Dhabi emirate’s taxis may soon offer the same convenience to commuters. Speaking to Gulf News, Mohammad Al Qamzi, general manager at the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport’s taxi regulation dep…
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Now, a pop-up petrol pump at UAE malls
The kiosks were previously set up at Marina Mall and Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. “The intent is to engage with the community, to listen to concerns, and to explain and answer any queries,” said an Adnoc sp…
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UAE denies taking measures expelling Qatari nationals
the UAE specified that Qatari nationals outside the country must obtain a prior permit to enter the country,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a statement publishe…
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EU slams UAE retaliatory acts against Somalia over Gulf crisis
The European Parliament has condemned the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying the country was taking retaliatory actions against Somalia for the latter’s neutral position on the Gulf crisis. In a resol…
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United Arab Emirates shares higher at close of trade; DFM General up 0.67%
Investing.com – United Arab Emirates equities were higher at the close on Thursday, as gains in the Services, Consumer Staples and Transport sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Dubai, the …
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Properties’ Prices Keep Falling in Dubai
The cost of renting and buying property in Dubai has decreased since H2 2017, but most price falls remain modest, according to Bayut.com. Haider Ali Khan, CEO of Bayut, said: “Renters and buyers are s…
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Smart government initiatives fuel demand for coders in UAE
Most of the businesses outsource their technology to India and started hiring people as and when the business grows in the country. Initially, funds are always an issue,” he said. Moreover, he said th…
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UAE launches unified portal for business licensing
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has today launched a new portal that will enable one-stop online business registration across the country. The Bashr portal will enable a user to regist…
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UAE airlines hiring pilots, cabin crew
Dubai: This year may not be the best of times to hunt for a new job, but some companies are still in hiring mode and opportunities are now up for grabs for professionals looking to pursue a career in …
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