It’s business as usual for port operators and shipping companies in the UAE as oil tankers and cargo ships sailed through Arabian Gulf waters peacefully despite growing US-Iran tension in the region. …
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UAE-China trade surges 11.3% in Jan-May period
According to Dubai Department of Economic Development, 618 new business licences were issued to Chinese companies in 2018, a year-on-year increase of 22.8 per cent, the ambassador pointed out. By the …
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Talks ongoing with Virgin Galactic on UAE spaceport plans
The UAE is set to introduce a new Space Law, which will pave the way for space tourism companies to invest and operate in the country. It comes as Branson ramps up his efforts to be the first business …
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Sharjah nature reserve on Ramsar list
Wasit Wetland has been developed as a destination for those who want to learn about wildlife in Sharjah and UAE. Image Credit: Supplied Sharjah: The Ramsar Convention has recognised Wasit Nature …
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Sheikh Maktoum’s divorce to expose secrets of UAE ruler’s house, says insider
An Insider in Dubai’s royal family has broken his silence to tell how … Haya and his cousins Princess Latifa and Princess Shamsa. Speaking to Australia’s TV news show ’60 Minutes’, Essabri said: …
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Dubai’s rules on alcohol set to change for tourists
But now, tourists could soon be able to purchase alcohol from registered liquor stores, according to Gulf News . Under the new regulations, visitors heading to Dubai will still need a licence to buy …
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UAE- Sharjah real estate transactions hit Dh14.7B in H1 – News |
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The value of real estate transactions in Sharjah in the first half of 2019 was recorded at Dh14.7 billion, driven by GCC nationals and their interest in residential …
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‘Event-full’: Dubai set to host more conferences
Dubai Business Events (DBE) recorded exceptional results during the first half of 2019, securing 118 successful bid wins for events to be hosted in Dubai over the coming years. These events won, …
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Dubai approves new alcohol exception for tourists
Tourists visiting Dubai will now be able to purchase alcohol from stores. According to Gulf News, this is thanks to new 30-day licences that will be made available to visitors. Before this new …
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Abu Dhabi realty on solid growth track despite global slowdown
The Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is on solid growth trajectory despite the global trends. The local and foreign investors are upbeat about the capital’s burgeoning property market. Reportage …
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UAE Business Adviser Enlists Advantages of Dubai Free Zones for Doing Business
(MENAFN – ForPressRelease) 25 Today, the UAE is one of the world’s tourist and financial centers. The creation of free zones on the territory of the Emirates attracted thousands of foreign …
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Dubai’s rules on alcohol set to change in a major way for tourists
Dubai’s rules around alcohol could be set to change soon and it’s likely to be good news for tourists Dubai is renowned for its strict laws around the purchase of alcohol, but it seems that the rules …
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Sharjah among most creative cities in the world
According to BBC, Sharjah features in the list of five cities besides Mexico City, Belgrade, Dakar and Bangkok, that are grabbing artists’ attention from world over with their thriving local creative …
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UAE- Union Coop Awarded ISO Business Continuity Certificate’
(MENAFN – Dubai PR Network) July 17, 2019 – Dubai, UAE: Union Coop, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE received ISO 22301:2012 certification for International Business continuity …
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Interest soars after Abu Dhabi opens up property market, prices fall
Abu Dhabi’s recent decision to open up its property market has widened the pool of investors in the region, with interest soaring for freehold areas like Al Reef, Al Raha Beach and Masdar City. …
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‘Sharjah week’ strengthens Russian-Emirati ties
Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Department of Government Relations (DGR), has reaffirmed the strengthening relationship between the UAE with the Russian Federation, resulting from mutual …
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Emaar dominates Dubai property market with $3.56bn deals
Dubai developer Emaar Properties had dominated the Dubai real estate landscape during the first six months, both in terms of transactional volume and value of overall properties registered including …
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