The General Civil Aviation Authority made the announcement Tuesday via the Emirates’ state-run WAM news agency. It comes as neighboring Oman says it will “temporarily suspend” all Boeing 737 Max aircr…
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UAE aviation authority to collect data on Ethiopian crash
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates’ civil aviation … according to statement carried by state news agency WAM. (This story corrects details after official correction from state news agency to …
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UAE, Oman suspend Boeing 737 MAX flights to and from its airports
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) later said it had also banned the aircraft as a “precautionary measure” until further notice. It added in a statement carried by news agency WAM that …
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EU adds UAE, Bermuda to expanded tax haven blacklist
EU finance ministers added 10 jurisdictions to the updated list. They are: the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Barbados, Belize, the British overseas territory of Bermuda, Fiji, the Marshall Islands, …
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An Expat’s Guide to Banking in Abu Dhabi
Banking in the UAE is quite different from banking in western countries. An expat can find themselves in a confusing situation when trying to open an account in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or any of the …
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Dubai introduces cameras that use AI to measure people’s happiness
In an announcement Monday, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said that the system would use “highly accurate” cameras powered by artificial intelligence technology. The devices have both wir…
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Dubai-based education-tech disruptor closes funding round
Coded Minds, a Dubai-based education technology firm, has announced the closing of its latest round of funding from a single investor, Alarabi Investments. Alarabi Investments has become a significant …
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Tech, innovation driving fit-out business strategy
The UAE’s vibrant and multicultural population has inspired interior … innovation and technology and that is trending to new business strategies. “Our environment strongly influences our health outc…
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UAE- Tech, innovation driving fit-out business strategy
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The UAE’s vibrant and multicultural population has inspired interior designers and fit-out sector to adapt to changing tastes coupled with rising consumer demand that …
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Abu Dhabi to decrease tourism and municipality fees for hotels, exempt daily fees for long-term visitors
ABU DHABI – As part of the Abu Dhabi Government’s accelerator programme ‘Ghadan 21’, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has announced strategic initiatives to further dr…
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Abu Dhabi to spend Dh500 million to attract more visitors
Abu Dhabi: Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) plans to spend Dh500 million as part of a marketing campaign to attract more visitors to the emirate, a top official said on …
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UAE aviation authority joins Ethiopian crash investigation
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates’ civil aviation … according to statement carried by state news agency WAM.
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The Greatest Showman star joins Dubai super show line-up
Are you a fan of The Greatest Showman to the point you know all the words off by heart? Then you’re going to love who is coming to perform at Dubai’s mega-gig later this month. Star of the hit musical …
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Revealed: where investors can find the best rental yields in the UAE
UAE real estate continues to provide some of the highest returns in the world despite the downward trend experienced by prices and rents in 2018, according to Property Finder. In a new report, the rea…
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Ideal timing to invest in Dubai backed with favourable real estate regulations and high investment yield: Dubai Property Festival
Dubai, UAE: The Emirate of Dubai continues to enjoy the global status as a top destination for investment on properties for its resiliency, integration of disruptive technology to improve transparency …
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Rome vetoes UAE inclusion on EU tax haven blacklist
EU finance ministers will have to make a final decision on Tuesday over whether the UAE, which includes Dubai and Abu Dhabi, should be named as a tax haven. The commission has argued that the Gulf sta…
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UAE developer unveils student homes plan in Sharjah mega project
Developer Arada is introducing a new investment opportunity after announcing the launch of Nest, an integrated student accommodation complex in its Sharjah mega project Aljada. The move will enable in…
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