Two units at the luxury Dubai high-rise Il Primo sold for nearly AED60 million (US$16 million) in the third quarter of 2020, as the luxury market rebounded from a lockdown that hindered sales …
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Sharjah International Book Fair starts November 4: All you need to know
Authorities also launched the ‘Sharjah Reads’ virtual platform to host “all future cultural events”, starting with the 64 activities of the SIBF 2020. The number of visitors to the Sharjah …
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‘Reckon you really enjoy the food in UAE’ – Sangakkara pulls Jayawardena’s leg, gets a cheeky response – WATCH
Sangakkara was part of the commentary panel which interviewed Jayawardena during his side’s clash against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Sangakkara along with …
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Your 8-Step Guide to Register Your Start-up in Dubai
There is no doubt that the UAE has become the Mecca of entrepreneurship, not only amongst MENA investors but also globally. Its business capital Dubai h …
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Dubai has a vibrant marine transportation sector
The marine station at Dubai Harbour, scheduled to open in November … aviation fuel and petroleum products for commercial & industrial use. The Group’s general business operations include automotive …
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Festival Cancels Abu Dhabi Event After Allegations of Sexual Assault
An employee of the Hay Festival in Abu Dhabi said she was accosted by the tolerance minister of the U.A.E. earlier this year.
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Dubai is set for Arab world’s first World Expo
The Dubai Expo is now set for October 2021. As the grand opening approaches, preparations are well underway for the Middle East’s first ever World Expo.
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Dubai Police’s community sports drive against crime returns
A sports initiative in Dubai, which has brought down crimes by up to 28 per cent in 2019, is set to return for its fourth year, the police announced on Monday. The Dubai Police recently launched this …
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Dubai Police spreads happiness among inmates’ kids
Dubai Police humanitarian drive for inmates brings joy to 51 children. Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: A new initiative by Dubai Police brought joy to 51 children of female inmates in Dubai this year, …
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Sheikh Khalifa’s £5.5billion London property empire revealed
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan, whose half-brother is the owner of Manchester City football club, has amassed the massive real-estate portfolio in London since the 1990s.
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COVID-19: 11 shops in Dubai fined for violating health and safety measures
Dubai: The Dubai Economy (DED) has imposed fines on 11 commercial establishments in Dubai and warned another shop for failing to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols, the DED tweeted on Monday. No …
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Dubai Customs supports economic decision making with 2,134 trade statistical reports in first 9 months
On the World Statistics Day, which is celebrated around the globe on 20 October 2020 under the theme “Connecting the world with data we can trust”, Duba …
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Sharjah Book Fair: A mix of online, in-person participation
Sharjah: This year’s biggest names virtually attending Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) include American rapper and social media star Prince Ea; Canadian writer Yann Martel, perhaps best …
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5,000 visitors per day limit at socially distanced Sharjah Book Fair
The number of visitors to the Sharjah International Book Fair has been capped at 5,000 per day, organisers announced on Monday. They must register on to be allowed entry. The socially distanced …
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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ Pumps $1 Billion Into Lulu’s Egypt Expansion
Abu Dhabi investment company ADQ will partner with LuLu Group International, which runs one of the Middle East’s largest hypermarket chains, by investing $1 billion to back the grocer’s expansion in …
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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ to invest $1 bln to help retailer Lulu expand in Egypt
ADQ, a holding company owned by the Abu Dhabi government, said on Monday it has signed an agreement with regional retailer Lulu International to help fund its expansion in Egypt with an investment of …
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Hay ‘will not return to Abu Dhabi while sheikh accused of assault remains minister’
The Hay Festival has said it will not return to Abu Dhabi while Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the Emirates minister of tolerance, remains in his post, following an accusation of serious sexual …
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