Dubai: If you’re driving near Ibn Battuta Mall on Thursday, watch out for road diversions and possible delays on your journey. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced that it will be carrying out road works as part of its expansion …
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UAE’s tax authority urges businesses to register for VAT before Dec 4
A business will be required to register if the total value of its taxable supplies made within the UAE exceeds Dh375,000 over the previous 12-month period, while businesses may choose to register for VAT voluntarily if their supplies and imports are below …
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EAC is ready for business with the world, says Kagame, Museveni
Dubai. Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni have stated that the East Africa Community has a huge potential and is ready for business with the world. Speaking during the fourth Global Business Forum on Africa Wednesday …
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Mission Attracts Greater Attention to Dubai’s Innovation Focus in Seattle and Portland
His Excellency Abdulla Alsaboosi, UAE Consul General in Los Angeles also accompanied the delegation during the tour, which was also supported by the US-UAE Business Council. The delegation presented Dubai’s development strategies and policy initiatives as …
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Dubai is sixth most visited city on earth: Euromonitor
This year, Dubai is regarded as the most sought-after destination for business travellers, or for meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions (MICE) due to its modern infrastructure and premium lodging landscape. “Regional offices in free zones …
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Dubai’s DP World, Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority to develop economic zone
Dubai-based ports operator DP World has signed an agreement … It is anticipated to create more than 400,000 jobs. The business sectors will include light and medium-sized industries, logistics, and service utilities. Targeted industries include medical …
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Sharjah boy, 14, turns inspirational author
Sharjah: A 14-year-old Sharjah boy will be making his debut as a published author at the Sharjah International Book Fair on Saturday with the launch of his first book. Aryan Muralidharan, who is from India and lives in Sharjah with his parents, has pledged …
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Swiss Property to hand over inaugural Dubai project in Q1 2018
RELATED ARTICLES: Dubai’s La Reserve Residences bags award at Cityscape Global | La Reserve Residences slated for Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2 | Video: JLL expects stability for Dubai real estate Dubai-headquartered real estate developer, Swiss Property …
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Dubai off-plan property sales on the rise
The off-plan property sales now account for more than half of total real estate transactions in Dubai, UAE, for the first time since 2008, according to a report by fäm Properties, one of Dubai’s largest real estate brokerages. While the gap between off …
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The dark side of off-plan property buying
Buying off-plan property in Dubai is attractive, but this shouldn’t be an off the cuff decision. Property prices are not cheap at all, and many would-be buyers are now turning to off-plan purchases on the premise or even the promise that the deal could …
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FIA to probe 100 Pakistanis who bought properties in Dubai
The FIA, during an inquiry, had found that 96 individuals, who are Pakistani nationals, were allegedly in possession of properties in Dubai-Reuters ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has decided to probe 100 persons who had invested in …
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Woman dies after being hit by car in Sharjah
Sharjah: A 63-year-old woman has died after being hit by a speeding car while crossing the road in Sharjah’s Al Majaz 3 area, according to Sharjah Police on Tuesday. The incident happened at around 7:50pm on Monday, police said. The Pakistani woman was …
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French minister on Macron’s UAE visit
Paris: The upcoming visit of French President Emmanuel Macron for the grand opening of Louvre Abu Dhabi on November 11 demonstrates the … the French minister said in a statement to state news agency, WAM, ahead of the opening of the landmark museum.
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Dubai Safari ticket pricing revealed
Dubai: Ticket rates at soon-to-open Dubai Safari will range from Dh20 to Dh30 for children and Dh50 to Dh85 for adults, Gulf News can exclusively reveal. Children below three, adults above 60 and people of determination (special needs) will enjoy the visit …
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Trump could let the UAE buy F-35 jets
It’s not a ‘yes’ yet, but I’m pretty sure it’s going to happen once the dust settles,” a former Pentagon official told Defense News. He was referring to the ongoing dispute between the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain with Qatar ― a rift the …
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince receives Hariri
Abu Dhabi, Nov 7 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Tuesday received Lebanon’s outgoing Prime Minister Saad Al Hariri. The two sides discussed the brotherly …
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Abu Dhabi crown prince receives Lebanon’s outgoing PM Hariri to discuss ties
to discuss the “brotherly relations between the two countries,” UAE state news agency WAM reported. Sheikh Mohamed, also the deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces, discussed with Hariri also the current developments in Lebanon and the region.
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