Dubai’s aviation sector is forecast to account for 32 per cent of the emirate’s economy and account for one in four jobs in 2030, according to a study by Oxford Economics, commissioned by Emirates …
Dubai’s aviation sector to contribute $53bln to GDP by 2030
Additionally, aviation-facilitated tourism is expected to contribute AED 63 billion in 2030 (10% of Dubai’s GDP). Jobs generated in the sector is set to grow to 816,000, making up one-quarter of all …
Dubai: Billionaire nearly lost huge amount of money after staff gets call from ‘AI clone’
While 75 per cent of UAE employees believed they could identify a deepfake, only 37 per cent were able to identify real and AI-generated images during an experiment …
Dubai and Abu Dhabi race to lure world’s wealth managers
Abu Dhabi, Dubai vie for investor attention Abu Dhabi has gained … Both cities also work hard to boost tourism and property investment and for some Dubai, with a longer record of drawing …
UAE Property: ‘Can my landlord compel me to sign an agreement to vacate?’
Question: I renewed my tenancy contract on September 20. While signing the contract, the landlord, a real estate company, made me sign a document asking me to vacate the premises next year. I was …
Comprehensive Guide for VAT Registration & Filing in UAE
To register for VAT in UAE, businesses must complete the required documents. The process for VAT registration and fee submission will be done online. The following documents are required for VAT …
Three new restaurants opening in Abu Dhabi this month
The dining scene in Abu Dhabi is going from strength to strength, with a slew of new restaurants planned for the rest of the year. While the two venues at Surf Abu Dhabi are already open for business, …
Dubai Launches Month-Long Celeb for UAE Flag Day, Nat’l Day
Dubai is gearing up for a month-long celebration in honor of UAE Flag Day and the 53rd National Day, starting on November 3 and running through December 3. The event is a collaboration between 16 …
Abu Dhabi Takes Top Spot for Internet Speed Worldwide
Abu Dhabi’s list of accolades just keeps getting longer! Known for being the safest and richest city globally, and one of the top places to work, the capital has recently added another feather to its …
David Heard, a pioneer of Abu Dhabi’s oil industry, passes away at 85
Heard’s career saw him rise to become a representative of Abu Dhabi Petroleum Company (ADPC) to the UAE government and later an advisor to the Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC).
UAE: 88% of firms plan to invest in better employee health next year, says survey
A whopping 88 per cent of UAE companies are planning to increase their investment in employee well-being programmes over the next year, according to a survey by a healthcare management company. This …
Best Countries for Offshore Company Formation
In today’s dynamic global economy, setting up an offshore company has become a popular strategy for businesses looking to take advantage of tax benefits, asset protection, and access to international …
Photos of same place in Dubai taken 31 years apart shows insane levels of growth
Before and after’ pictures of the United Arab Emirates city reveal vast changes to its infrastructure and landscape …
‘Singapore on steroids’: Dubai deserves more attention
Open to the world, the most populous of the seven emirates that make up the UAE is a trendsetter in AI, fintech and more. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Sharjah shines with Shurooq
As the urgency to implement sustainable practices within urban development becomes increasingly important, global statistics underscore the imperative need for leaders in this field to embrace …
11th Legal Book Fair in Sharjah: A Hub for GCC’s Legal Minds
The 11th Legal Book Fair, inaugurated by Minister Abdullah Al Nuaimi in Sharjah, showcases 1,500 titles. Attended by notable legal figures, the event features contributions from UAE and GCC publishers …
Parkin to set up barrier-free parking systems at three malls in Dubai
Parkin, the company set up by Dubai to oversee parking operations in the emirate, has teamed up with conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim to introduce barrier-free parking systems at three malls, as it seeks …