Wealthy foreign buyers are flooding the luxury property market in Dubai, driving up prices. The UAE, which has fared relatively well during the pandemic, is one of the few places in the world where …
U.K. Dishes Out First Tax Scandal Fine to Broker Linked to Shah
The U.K.’s financial regulator handed down its first penalty over the Cum-Ex tax scandal, fining a broker 178,000 pounds ($248,000) for failings regarding its relationship with hedge-fund manager …
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Qatar finance minister arrested in corruption investigation
Qatar’s finance minister was being questioned over alleged abuse of power and misuse of public funds in the energy-rich state after the attorney general ordered him arrested, state-run media reported …
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Qatar finance minister arrested over alleged embezzlement -statement
“at-above-post addthis_tool” data-url=” (Reuters) -Qatar Finance Minister Ali Sherif al-Emadi was arrested for questioning over allegations of embezzlement, abuse of power and crimes related to the …
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Qatar orders arrest of finance minister in corruption probe
Qatar’s public prosecutor has ordered the arrest of the finance minister, state-run media reported Thursday, to question him over alleged abuse of power and misuse of public funds in the energy-rich …
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Nakheel launches 800 NAKHEEL phone number for all customer enquiries
Dubai:Master developer Nakheel has launched 800 NAKHEEL (800 6254335), a new, freephone, 24-hour number for all enquiries. 800 NAKHEEL is now the central phone number all things Nakheel, including …
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Dubai drivers alert: RTA announces temporary road closure
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the closure of a major road for the weekend.For road users in #Dubai, please be informed about the closure of the loop leading to …
Abu Dhabi receives new fleet of temperature-controlled vehicles for Covid-19 vaccine transport
Abu Dhabi Ports have acquired 11 specialised refrigerated vehicles through its s subsidiary, MICCO Logistics, in a bid to enhance the efficiency of the UAE’s Covid-19 vaccine supply chain. The …
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The UAE is ‘optimistic’ but ‘realistic’ with just five months to go until Expo, official says
“In the UAE we are optimistic, but we are realistic,” Director-General Reem Al Hashimy tells CNBC. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC …
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Pakistan Business Council to hold UAE-Pak Trade and Investment seminar to boost trade ties
PBC members meet Al Zayoudi to explore business and investment opportunities Dubai: Pakistan Business Council in Dubai has announced to organise a UAE-Pak Trade and Investment seminar soon in a bid to …
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This Dubai bank’s online services will not be available on Tuesday
Dubai’s largest bank Emirates NBD on Thursday said its certain online services would not be available next week due to maintenance. According to a statement sent out to its customers in the UAE, there …
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Sharjah’s first female car mechanic Huda Al Matroushi on battling perceptions
Huda Al Matroushi, Sharjah’s first female car mechanic, received a call she wasn’t really expecting. The caller was none other …
This photo shows a UAE minister attending the opening ceremony of a church in Abu Dhabi
A picture has been shared multiple times on Facebook alongside a claim that it shows the Saudi king and priests from the Vatican inaugurating a Catholic church in Saudi Arabia. The claim is false: the …
UAE records 1,724 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths in 24 hours
The United Arab Emirates confirmed 1,724 new COVID-19 cases, 1,682 recoveries and three deaths over the last 24 hours, the country’s health ministry …
Upto Dh100,000 fine, jail for infected person deliberately spreading infectious disease in UAE
A jail sentence or a Dh10,000-Dh50,000 fine, or both, will be imposed on anyone who knows that he or she is infected, or suspects infection from a contagious disease, and yet fail …
UAE: Why this digital artist is disrupting the ‘influencer dream’
Sparking a conversation with her incisive takes on influencers’ feeds during the pandemic, Alicia Goveas has a lot to say …
Cricket: Abu Dhabi T10 to be part of UAE’s 50th National Day celebrations
Fifth edition of Abu Dhabi T10 plays out in UAE capital from November 19 to December 4 Abu Dhabi: Northern Warriors will look to win a third Abu Dhabi T10 honour while defending the title they won in …