(Bloomberg) -- An obscure port circular may signal an easing of the almost two-year Saudi-led embargo of Qatar. Abu Dhabi will now allow cargo to be shipped from the emirate to Qatar after banning tra... ( read original story ...)
Oman, UAE look to develop business opportunities
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday organised the Oman-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Economic Forum. The forum aimed to develop available investment and business opportunities between busi... ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Taiwan’s Hsieh stuns Kerber to reach Dubai quarters
(Reuters) - Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber suffered a surprise last 16 exit from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after being beaten by unseeded Hsieh Su-wei 5-7 6-4 6-0 on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
New Opening: One of Abu Dhabi’s oldest hotels gets reflagged
was one of the first five-star hotels in Abu Dhabi and has been a well-loved property in the capital’s expatriate circles. “The fact that it’s one of Abu Dhabi's oldest hotels is much more of a positi... ( read original story ...)
UAE eases Qatar shipping ban amid continuing Gulf dispute
UAE-flagged vessels still cannot call at Qatar ports. An industry source told Reuters news agency that the circular applied to all ports in the UAE. Government authorities in both the Gulf states were ... ( read original story ...)
Gulf Hotels Group officially opens first UAE property
Gulf Hotels Group (GHG), Bahrain’s leading home-grown hospitality provider, celebrated the official opening of its first UAE property - The Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay in Dubai. The four-star proper... ( read original story ...)
UAE farmers embrace agri-technologies
Dubai. 20th Febbruary 2019. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News Image Credit: Dubai: The International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) on Wednesday showcased agri-solutions and crops to more ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai budget airline flydubai loses $43.5m in 2018
Dubai (AFP) - Dubai budget carrier flydubai chalked up a loss of $43.5 million in 2018, it said Wednesday, as airlines across the Gulf struggle with mounting costs and political tensions. The governme... ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s Du posts $480m profit as it searches for new CEO
Du said that the search to find a successor to founding CEO Osman Sultan has now entered the active phase. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, better known as du, on Wednesday announced a ... ( read original story ...)
Sharjah launches fully-funded scholarships for young Arab acting talent
Sharjah has announced fully-funded scholarships for young Arab acting talent to study at the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy. Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah made the announc... ( read original story ...)