Three Jet flights departing Dubai – two to Delhi and one to Mumbai – are among the flights cancelled. Jet Airways’ official spokesperson told Arabian Business that while some of these cancellations we…
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Dubai expat ‘A.M.’ banned for financial crimes
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced that it has imposed a restriction on an expat – identified as A.M., a former relationship manager – at a DFSA Authorised Firm. The DFSA foun…
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Dubai stock exchange rings bell for women empowerment, gender equality in capital markets sector
For the second consecutive year, the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) joined 70 stock exchanges around the world in hosting the ceremony to mark the occasion of International Women’s Day …
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Dubai’s DFSA bars expat from working in DIFC for fraud
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has restricted an expatriate financial relationship manager from working in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) due to allegations of fraud.
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UAE starts preparations for 2020 draft general budget
The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued a financial circular on the preparation of the draft general budget of the federation for the fiscal year 2020, as part of the five-year plan (2017-2021). This y…
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Sharjah Biennial 14 Kicks off under the title: Leaving the Echo Chamber
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the 14 th edition of Sharjah …
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Expo 2020 Dubai plans to bring sustainable architecture home
However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Our sponsorship policy. When the mercury soars in Dubai, the thought of living without air con is enough to make anyone break out i…
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Lucky Gulf News promotion winner almost called the cops
Dubai: An Indian expatriate was on the verge of calling the police to report what he thought was a phone scam only to realise later on that he indeed had won at Gulf News’ ‘It All Adds Up …
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Nobody Knows How Dubai’s Economy’s Been Doing Lately
In Dubai, the focus is often too much on the economy of tomorrow rather than that of the recent past. Even as it constructs the Museum of the Future ahead of an opening next year, the Middle East’s fi…
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Dubai royal’s perfume legacy lingers on at new museum
Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality during the Media Tour of the Shindagha Museum. Image Credit: Atiq Ur Rehman /Gulf News Dubai: The legacy of a Dubai royal, who was an expert …
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Dubai College of Tourism opens new student campus
Dubai College of Tourism, an institution established by Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has opened a new campus at Dubai Tourism’s headquarters in the Dubai World T…
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UAE can be global hub for artificial intelliegence, says minister
Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, wants to forge closer links with companies developing the technology Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, believe…
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Serious crime falls by 58.8% in Sharjah
Sharjah: The rate of serious crimes in Sharjah fell by 58.8 per cent per 100,000 people last year compared to 45 per cent the year before, according to Sharjah Police officials. The decrease follows r…
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UAE climate minister outlines top threats as Abu Dhabi hosts the Middle East’s first Ocean Summit
with Dubai and Abu Dhabi coming in first and second place for the region, respectively, and Dubai coming in at 52nd place globally. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you.
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UAE banks overcharging credit cardholders, borrowers? Here are banking fees you need to know
Dubai: UAE credit cardholders and borrowers are feeling the pinch of high financial services costs and have called on banks and financial institutions to lower their fees. Gulf News spoke to a …
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Dubai developer Nakheel posts lower 2018 profits of $1.2B
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Property developer Nakheel, behind eye-popping projects like Dubai’s palm-shaped islands, has recorded profits of $1.2 billion for 2018, down from $1.5 billion in profits …
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FROM MAGAZINE: dnata bets big on technology, innovation and sustainability
Pioneering industry standards through investment in technology, this air services provider has been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. From moving flowers, food, pharma and other peris…
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