World Travel Awards has revealed that its Middle East Gala Ceremony 2019 is set to take place on April 25th at Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The park is the latest addition …
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Bahrain’s financial centre cheaper than Dubai or Abu Dhabi, report claims
A new report comparing the cost of doing business in Bahrain’s financial centre to the UAE’s two main financial centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi has said the former is 35 percent cheaper than its region…
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Abu Dhabi bank appoints new CEO to drive growth
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has announced the appointment of Mazin Manna as its new Group CEO, after obtaining UAE Central Bank approval. Manna brings 28 years of experience in international banking, havin…
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Innovation is not just new technology, retailers told they must remember to communicate with customers
Dubai: Being innovative does not simply mean embracing the latest technology, adopting AI, utilising AR and replacing humans with robots. That was a recurring message delivered to the 900 senior execu…
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Dubai labourer wins $210,000 McLaren supercar
Balvir Singh pictured with the McLaren 570S Spider. An Indian labourer was picked from hundreds of customers of UAE telco Du to win a McLaren 570S Spider. In line with UAE Registration Policy, the tel…
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UAE boating sector sails at full steam
When the tide comes in at the Dubai International Boat Show, starting today, it will introduce a clutch of high-speed sea toys including flying yachts, underwater scooters and personal submarines …
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How rooftop solar can boost jobs and nurture new industries
… it needs more encouragement to ascend further Rooftop solar is not a competitor to giant ground-based generation, like that pictured here in an artist’s impression of the third phase of the Dubai …
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Dubai’s RTA launches bus route from Dubai to Muscat
ALSO READ: How to get from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah without a car And if six hours sounds like a long time to be onboard, the luxury, 50-seater coaches are kitted out with free WiFi, meaning you …
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Saudi stock exchange and REITs dominate Gulf IPO market in 2018
Drake noted that while there was no IPO activity in the United Arab Emirates last year, UAE-based companies raised capital through public offerings on global bourses. Shallow water driller Shelf Drill…
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Fake News Watch: Saudi crown prince United purchase, Sharjah charity hacking
1 Sharjah charity claims website was not hacked. Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has been forced to deny its website was hacked after a message on social media claimed a fundraising link had been …
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Federer wins in Dubai to begin latest bid for 100th title
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Roger Federer’s latest attempt to win his 100th ATP singles title made a shaky start at the Dubai Championships where he overcame Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 3-6, 6- …
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Federer begins hunt for title number 100 in Dubai
(Reuters) – Roger Federer began his latest quest for a 100th ATP title with a battling 6-4 3-6 6-1 win over Philipp Kohlschreiber in the first round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on …
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Abu Dhabi Airports sponsors the UAE Sport Talent Fund
Abu Dhabi Airports took part in sponsoring the UAE Sport Talent Fund, which was launched in December 2018 by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Sports (GAS), Major Gene…
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Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Signs MoU with Abu Dhabi Global Market Registration Authority
Abu Dhabi Airports took part in sponsoring the UAE Sport Talent Fund, which was launched in December 2018 by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Sports (GAS), Major Gene…
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Indian Student Enrolment Figures Rise Across Dubai International Academic City Universities
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Amidst the strengthening trade exchange between the UAE and India, Dubai’s higher education institutions have witnessed a continued rise in the number of …
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Aldar sets up company to handle property management services
Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties has set up a new entity — Provis — to pick up potential business in managing homeowners associations, property management, and even in the sales and leasing of resi…
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Dubai boat show opens doors on Tuesday
Dubai: The 27th edition of the Dubai International Boat Show is set to open its doors on Tuesday with more than 800 different companies and brands from 50 countries expected to take part. From …
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