The demand for Umrah in the United Arab Emirates has seen an impressive surge in recent months. Bookings for the pilgrimage in October and November soared by more than 150% compared to the summer …
Dubai: Amanat records nearly $21.38mln net profits in 9M-24
Dubai – Amanat Holdings logged net profits amounting to AED 78.36 million in the first nine months (9M) of 2024, lower than AED 88.24 million in 9M-23. Revenues hit AED 566.25 million as of 30 …
Dubai: Salama recorded $8.31mln net profits in 9M-24
Dubai – Islamic Arab Insurance Company (Salama) logged net profits amounting to AED 30.41 million in the first nine months (9M) of 2024, down year-on-year (YoY) from AED 18.56 million. Takaful revenue …
Dubai: 5-time Guinness World record holder, educator takes on challenge to run 180km in 5 days
A Dubai-based educator took on a unique challenge last week – running 30km each at six schools to encourage students to take up physical activity. Lee Ryan..
Four Dubai Areas Get New Entry and Exit Points
Aligned with the leadership’s vision to boost infrastructure, support urban growth, and enhance residents’ quality of life, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is rolling out an extensive …
Dubai’s RTA to reduce traffic by 80% in these 4 neighbourhoods
RTA said the upgraded entry and exit points will facilitate smoother access to and from Nadd Hessa, Al Awir 1, Al Barsha South, and Wadi Al Safa 3.
Rory McIlroy ends his year with another win in Dubai and a 6th title as Europe’s best
Rory McIlroy has capped off a tumultuous year with another win in Dubai and another title as Europe’s No. 1 player.
Ellington Properties sets new standard with multiple wins at the 2024 International Property Awards
These achievements reinforce Ellington Properties’ position as a design innovator and benchmark-setter in Dubai’s property market …
‘Will I need to pay tax in UK if I rent out my Dubai apartment after relocating to Scotland?’
Question: We plan to leave Dubai next year to move back to Scotland. We own an apartment and were thinking about selling it but now, I think we will keep it and rent it out. My question is if we will …
BlackRock gets Abu Dhabi license to tap into region’s capital markets
The US asset manager’s Abu Dhabi move comes weeks it announced plans to set up its regional headquarters in Saudi Arabia …
Black Friday: Sales in UAE predicted to see major spike this season as retail majors offer up to 80% discount
Digital media channels are preparing for a major promotional blitz to elevate this year’s Black Friday sales to an entirely new level …
DMCC predicts ‘Asian Century’ for precious metals as UAE surpasses UK to become world’s second-largest gold trade hub
DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, today released a special edition of its Future of Trade thought leadership report focused on the …
UAE, Saudi Arabia dominate Mena M&A activity
The Mena region witnessed an increase in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity with a total of 522 deals amounting to $71.0b. When compared to the same period in 2023, deal volume …
Qatari companies join trade mission to the UAE
The UAE market presents an exceptional opportunity for Qatari companies seeking to expand, a senior official said. “We look forward to empowering our longstanding economic relations with our …
BlackRock Gets Abu Dhabi License Weeks After Nod for Saudi HQ
BlackRock Inc. received a commercial license to operate in Abu Dhabi, the latest sign that the asset manager is looking to deepen its ties across the region.
Global Football Star Neymar Jr. acquires AED 200mln Penthouse at Bugatti Residences by Binghatti in Dubai
Dubai, UAE – Dubai’s reputation as a hub for luxury real estate continues to grow, attracting global icons like Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. who recently acquired an AED 200 million high-end penthouse in the ultra-luxurious Bugatti Residences by …
8 fabulous things to do in Dubai this week: November 18 to 21
Happy Monday… Planning out your things to do this week? There’s plenty! From checking out an art festival in a cool neighbourhood to tucking into a soul-warming meal, checking out a Wicked drone show and