In a rough diamond tender held from November 26 to December 4 at the Dubai Diamond Exchange, Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) sold a total of 97,841 carats for $46.4 million, according to IDEX Online. …
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UAE: Fears grow for health of unjustly imprisoned academic
Dr Nasser bin Ghaith is serving a 10-year sentence for criticizing the UAE in comments posted on Twitter after a grossly unfair politically motivated trial. “News that Dr Nasser bin Ghaith’s health ha…
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UAE bans these items inside stadiums
UAE stadiums are known to host a packed schedule of cricket … 25/25 SLIDES © NASA/Roscosmos 25/25 SLIDES Join our WhatsApp service now to get daily news updates! Save our number and send “Subscribe” …
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Middle East’s first Edition hotel opens in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Edition features 198 rooms … a facial room and couple’s treatment suite. The property also offers over 900 square metres of meeting and event space. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ news…
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ME’s First Edition Hotel opens in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Edition also offers two purpose-built gyms, and two beautifully white-tiled swimming pools, one connecting to the main hotel and the other in the private residences. The property also offers …
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Sharjah Islamic Art Festival kicks off with vibrant masterpieces
The festival that unites artists and art enthusiasts from around the world was opened by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saood Al Qasimi, chairman of the Finance Department, at the Sharjah Art Museum. Facebook Me…
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Dubai: 22 free things to do in the city
Image Credit: Arshad Ali/Gulf News Take your time along the illuminated walkways and pedestrian bridges that overlook the Dubai water canal and enjoy the sight of the mechanical waterfall.
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Dubai’s latest landmark is one for the future
Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News Dubai: Dawood Al Hajeri, the Director-General of Dubai Municipality, has predicted that Dubai’s new landmark Al Maktoum Stadium will inspire the younger …
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Austria’s OMV latest to join international firms developing Abu Dhabi’s strategic gas fields
ADNOC, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, has awarded OMV a 5 percent stake in the development of its Ghasha concession, ADNOC’s offshore ultra-sour gas mega project. Abu Dhabi expects the project to …
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Sharjah Police help prisoner throw birthday party for son
An inmate of a prison was able to celebrate his son’s birthday with his family, thanks to the kindness of the Sharjah Police. The inmate had requested the police to let him throw a party to celebrate …
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UAE says US-Taliban talks show ‘positive’ result
The US-Taliban “reconciliation talks” produced “tangible results that are positive for all parties concerned”, the UAE’s official WAM news agency said on Wednesday. A new round of talks would be held …
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UAE says ‘positive’ results from US-Taliban talks
The “US-Taliban reconciliation talks” produced “tangible results that are positive for all parties concerned”, state-run WAM news agency said. A new round of talks would be held in Abu Dhabi “to compl…
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Dubai says 1,748 new business licences issued in November
Dubai’s Department of Economic Development said the emirate remained a destination of choice for investment in diverse business sectors in November. Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) sa…
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Venue Guide: Sharjah
Dubai: It is time to discover the UAE’s cultural heart, Sharjah, as we continue our series of venue guides, exploring the four 2019 AFC Asian Cup host cities. Sitting on the northern border of Dubai, …
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UAE residents can expect salary hike in 2019
Robert Half’s Salary Guide for 2019 found that 89 per cent of CEOs in the UAE are feeling confident about growth prospects and expect to achieve growth over the next 12 months. Join our WhatsApp servi…
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UAE backs Saudi rebuke of US Senate over Khashoggi killing
The statement, published Wednesday on the state-run WAM news agency, said the UAE rejects “unfounded allegations and accusations” as well as “attempts that would harm Saudi Arabia’s fundamental …
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Towers Half-Empty, Project Sites Silent: Dubai Builders Feel Market Woes
Dubai’s real estate downturn is forcing construction and engineering … in 2018 but that only one in four had projects currently active. BNC, which provides news and data on the construction industry …
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