The Indian Business and Professional Council, IBPC, in Dubai recently hosted a meeting in cooperation with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which commemorated the Year of Zayed, and highlighted the Council’s efforts to strengthen UAE-India …
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Kuwait’s Noor Financial to divest stake in Pakistan’s largest Islamic bank
Noor Financial Investment Company will divest a portion of its … 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.
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UAE Space Agency reviews design of MeznSat 3U CubeSat satellite
The UAE Space Agency, working in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology and the American University of Ras al-Khaimah (AURAK) has reviewed the preliminary design of the MeznSat 3U CubeSat satellite. The project, which is being …
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UAE retailers, hotels slash prices during Ramadan to draw customers
the UAE’s shoppers flock to malls and supermarkets in Dubai. To their joy, major grocery chain operators have put the food and beverages on sale by up to 75 percent off, local newspaper Gulf News reported. Retailers and consumers were hit at the beginning …
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Exclusive: Dubai Aerospace in talks to place huge order for 400 jets
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), one of the world’s largest aircraft lessors, is in talks to buy 400 jetliners from Airbus and Boeing and is prepared to expand its fleet through acquisition if talks fall through, its CEO told Reuters …
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UAE blocks access to some online gaming websites
UAE’s attorney general has issued an order to block a number of online gaming websites, including Roblox, My Friend Cayla, Blue Whale, Cloudpets, and Mariam. The move by Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, follows reports received by him on …
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Dubai expands experimental licence scheme for fintechs
Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced the expansion of its innovation licence programme for financial technology (fintech) firms. The programme, announced last May, allows qualifying companies to test new concepts within Dubai …
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Sharjah Holding unveils Uptown Al Zahia neighbourhood
Sharjah Holding, a JV between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management, has announced a new neighbourhood in Sharjah’s Al Zahia’s master planned development. Uptown Al Zahia is set to open in 2022 and is to be home to 700 families. The …
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Dubai Aerospace in talks with Airbus, Boeing over order for 400 jets
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), one of the world’s largest aircraft lessors, is in talks to purchase 400 single aisle jets from Airbus (AIR.PA) and Boeing (BA.N), its chief executive said on Thursday. DAE, controlled by the government …
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Nakheel Enhances Customer Experience With New 3D Model Technology
Dubai-based Nakheel is set to become one of the world’s first real estate developers to showcase its project portfolio using three-dimensional model technology, offering a cost-efficient, time-saving smart solution that gives clients full simulation and …
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Dubai is constructing a building that looks like a giant iPad and has so much technology it acts like ‘Iron Man’s armor’
Hong Kong architect James Law is developing The Pad tower that looks like an iPod and is full of technology that adapts to the environment. Law compares the architecture of the Dubai building to Iron Man’s suit of armor in that it enhances the capabilities …
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Indian Business & Professional Council in Dubai Highlights Efforts to Strengthen UAE-India Ties During Recent Meeting
The Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC) in Dubai recently hosted a meeting in cooperation with Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry which commemorated the Year of Zayed and highlighted the Council’s efforts to strengthen UAE-India economic …
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UAE Space Agency reviews new satellite design
The UAE Space Agency, working in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology and the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (Aurak), has reviewed the preliminary design of the MeznSat 3U CubeSat, which is being developed to monitor and …
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UAE restricts some online gaming websites
UAE’s attorney general has issued an order to block a number of online gaming websites, including Roblox, My Friend Cayla, Blue Whale, Cloudpets, and Mariam. The move by Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, follows reports received by him on …
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UAE, Lithuania set to boost trade, investment
Speaking to a visiting UAE business delegation led by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vilnius, he said Lithuania plans to expand infrastructure at its airports and ports. “Lithuania is ripe with investment opportunities, especially within the …
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5 reasons to get an offshore bank account
With the low interest rate environment in the UAE meaning your savings often are not even keeping up with the real rate of inflation, banking offshore means you can enjoy significantly higher interest rates than what you’d find in UAE. Here are our …
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HSBC launches home loans for Abu Dhabi properties
Abu Dhab: HSBC on Tuesday launched home loans for select properties in Abu Dhabi in response to increased demand from customers. Eligible prospective home buyers interested in the Abu Dhabi market will be able to secure home finance with HSBC for completed …
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