Danielle Jeffries has been stranded in Dubai since May 2019 over an alleged forgery which her attorney said she did not commit. Jeffries says the inherent racism in the United Arab Emirates is the …
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Deeds to property in Dubai seized by gardaí along with watches, drugs, designer clothing
One vehicle, valued at € 50,000, and jewellery and luxury watches with a combined value of €100,000 were confiscated by Cab, along with the deeds to a property in Dubai. Designer clothing was …
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UAE official: Israel annexation may draw calls for one state
A senior Emirati official warned Wednesday that Israel’s planned annexation of parts of the West Bank could lead Arab states to call for a single bi-national state for …
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Amity University Dubai hosts virtual business conference
Academics, researchers, practitioners, industry professionals and students from around the region came together for a two-day international business conference organised by Amity University Dubai’s …
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HSBC opens second Customer Service Center in Dubai
formally opened HSBC’s second instore Customer Service Center in Dubai on Tuesday. The center is located in Spinneys supermarket located at the Mercato shopping mall in Jumeirah, Dubai.
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HEMA opens its flagship store at City Centre Deira in Dubai
Apparel Group announces the opening of the new HEMA store in City Centre Deira. HEMA, the rapidly growing lifestyle department retailer from Amsterdam, announced the opening of its flagship store at …
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Facebook dominates UAE, Egypt and Kuwait; Twitter leads in Saudi
Users upload personal photographs to the main platform while Instagram for Business supports marketing initiatives. Most talked about industries on social media Crowd Analyzer’s report, which covered …
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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Weighs Selling Property Assets to Aldar
Mubadala Investment Co. is weighing the sale of a mall and other real estate assets to Abu Dhabi’s largest property developer Aldar Properties PJSC, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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Dubai International Arbitration Centre Stages Webinar On The Impact of COVID-19 On Dispute Resolutions
DIAC, an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is the largest arbitration centre in the Middle East, providing both local and international business communities with arbitration …
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Abu Dhabi’s sovereign fund boosts Cellnex stake after ending pact with Benetton family
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund raised its stake in Spanish mobile phone tower operator Cellnex CLNX.MC after it had broken a shareholders pact with the Benetton family and Singapore’s sovereign …
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Leading UAE banks fully utilise liquidity relief funds to support customers
The UAE’s banking sector continues to roll out relief measures to individuals and businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak with 15 national banks fully utilizing their share of the Dh50 billion …
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Rising to the Challenge: The UAE’s Innovation-Driven Food Security Movement
Food systems are ripe for disruption, and Dubai is leading the way regionally regarding the adoption of technology-enabled food production.
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Explainer: UAE Economic Substance Regulations detail how a company must be managed in the country
Adhering to UAE’s Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) is now a ‘must do’ reality facing business owners in the region, amid the challenging financial circumstances brought on by the COVID …
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UAE- Insurers brace for tough times
Insurers in the UAE and other Gulf countries are well-capitalised but demand for insurance will decline this year due to a delay in the rollout of mandatory health insurance in Oman and Bahrain, …
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UAE Food Security Rises to the Challenge
Food systems are ripe for disruption and Dubai is leading the way regionally regarding the adoption of technology-enabled food production.
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UAE minister: It’s possible to work with Israel
We can have a political disagreement with Israel and try to bridge other differences. UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Mohammed Gargash, in a historic public appearance by a senior Arab …
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Dubai Diamond Exchange reopens for business
DUBAI, 15th June, 2020 (WAM) — The Dubai Diamond Exchange, DDE, is open for business and ready to host regular activities, including tenders, in line with the easing of restrictions across the …
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