Employee turnover in the UAE is among the lowest and also lower than the global average, reflecting a solid retention rate of the UAE market. Global employee turnover was at a median of 11.4 per cent …
UAE: Market share of Islamic banks grows to 17.6%; which Shariah-friendly products are in demand?
Islamic banking is gaining currency in the UAE as Shariah-compliant financial institutions expand their product offerings to cater to a variety of clients. Industry executives say that the ethical, …
UAE Ambassador to Germany highlights business potential in exclusive interview with Brand Activation Setup
Gulf Network In an exclusive interview with Brand Activation Setup, H.E. Ahmed Alattar, UAE Ambassador to Germany, shed light on the UAE’s …
Dubai property: When should landlords refund security deposits to tenants in full?
Question: I am planning to move out of my Dubai apartment soon. I wish to understand the rules around the security deposit I had given when I moved in. Does the owner have the right to deduct anything …
Ignite Energy Access to set up global headquarters in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed a strategic agreement with Ignite Energy Access, a leading pan-African provider of the full range of Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions, to …
Sharjah shines!
As the cultural stronghold of the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah has a wide range of attractions and activities on offer for every kind of traveller to make the most of.
UAE: ‘Begging has become profession’; Sharjah Police show how beggars can earn Dh367 in 1 hour
Begging has become a profession—this was the message carried by a video posted by Sharjah Police to warn residents against giving their money to beggers who exploit emotions. The authority has …
Dubai: 33 beggars arrested during first 10 days of Ramadan; exploitative methods revealed
Dubai Police arrested 33 beggars during the first 10 days of Ramadan, revealing manipulative methods and exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Residents are urged to report beggars.
From tax benefits to Golden Visas: How UAE policies are helping businesses
The UAE has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial hubs in the GCC, thanks to a combination of supportive government policies and a dynamic business environment. These policies …
Dubai: Scammer selling fake bracelets ordered to pay Dh90,000 in damages
Dubai court orders scammer to pay Dh90,000 for selling fake luxury bracelets. Learn how the fraud was uncovered and the legal consequences faced.
Crypto.com Issued Limited License by Dubai’s VARA to Offer Derivatives in UAE
Crypto.com announced it has been issued a limited license by Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to offer derivatives in the UAE.
Abu Dhabi trade in pearl, gemstones and precious metals amounts to AED15.4 billion in 2016
ABU DHABI, 13th July, 2017 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi’s trade in pearl, gemstones and precious metals surged 66 percent to AED15.4 billion in 2016, compared to AED9.25 billion in 2015, according to the …
Another test for international justice: Sudan takes the UAE to the ICJ over its complicity in genocide
Sudan’s case against the UAE at the ICJ challenges state complicity in war crimes, raising questions about the limits of international law in an era of growing impunity …
Parts of UAE likely to experience light to heavy rain from Sunday night to Monday, predicts NCM
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has expected that the region will be impacted by an upper air depression extending from the west, accompanied …
Abu Dhabi to operate eco-friendly green buses on Route No.65
Abu Dhabi public transport’s bus No.65 has been converted into an eco-friendly service, Abu Dhabi Mobility announced on Saturday, March 15. Route No.65 will now be operated entirely by green buses, …
Abu Dhabi-backed investor invests $2B into Binance, world’s largest crypto exchange hit with one-star reviews by Pi Network supporters
Abu Dhabi-backed investment group MGX has made a $2 billion cryptocurrency investment in Binance, deepening ties between the world’s largest crypto exchange and the United Arab Emirates.
UAE Steel Producers Committee inaugurates its new headquarters in Abu Dhabi
The UAE Steel Producers Committee (SPC) celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in the capital, Abu Dhabi, at “Aldar Building,” with the attendance of Juma Al Kait, Assistant Undersecretary of …