The United Arab Emirates’ state-run ADNOC, long seen as one of the most conservative oil firms in the Middle East, plans an overhaul for its trading operations as it seeks to emulate the success of …
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Concern grows over UAE-based oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Zarif brought up the ballistic missile offer during an interview with NBC News that aired Monday night as he’s in New York for meetings at the United Nations. He mentioned the UAE spending $22 billion …
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UAE newspaper commends visa rule changes
ABU DHABI, 16th July, 2019 (WAM … In an editorial on Tuesday, Gulf News said, “Any amendment to those regulations are therefore of the greatest interest to a large section of expatriates.” …
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Dubai’s DXB installs region’s largest airport solar energy system
With a capacity of 5MWp, the solar project will generate 7,483,500 kWh energy annually for Dubai Airports, resulting in savings worth AED3.3 million, state news agency WAM reported. The project will …
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UAE space law to shape future policies, establish investment opportunities
A new UAE space law, which will help shape future policies, is almost ready for take-off. The new law will promote investment in the space sector, including space tourism and exploration. In an …
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The Killers to Headline Sunday Night Yasalam After-Race Concert at 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
ABU DHABI, UAE, July 16, 2019 /CNW/ — Yas Marina Circuit and FLASH Entertainment have announced the next global music superstars to perform at this year’s Yasalam After-Race Concert as part of the …
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Dubai to Organise Global Investment in Aviation Summit in January 2020
Second edition of GIAS will be held from January 27-29 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of UAE has announced that the second edition of Global Investment …
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Challenging market conditions continue in Q2 2019: Cavendish Maxwell UAE property report
Cavendish Maxwell, a leading property consultancy and chartered surveying firm in the Middle East, released its UAE Property Market Report for Q2 2019, containing key data and trends for Dubai, Abu …
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Emaar accounted for largest share of all property sales in Dubai in H1 – report
Emaar Properties recorded 4,756 transactions cumulatively worth Dhs13.1bn in the first six months of this year, accounting for the largest share of all property sales in Dubai, a report has found. …
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Why Sharjah Police will be knocking on your door in August
Dubai: Residents in Sharjah should not be alarmed when police come knocking on your door next month. It is all part of a census. The Department of Statistics and Community Development in Sharjah …
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Dubai Airport constructs Middle East’s largest airport solar hub
Dubai Airports has announced that, alongside DEWA, it will now be home to the region’s largest airport solar energy system, which has been fitted at DXB Terminal 2. It’s not the first major solar park …
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UAE’s first astronaut headed to the International Space Station in September
It began searching for the country’s first astronaut in 2017, according to an April 2017 article in Gulf News, an English newspaper in the UAE. More than 4,000 Emiratis between the ages of 17 and 67 …
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Women seek clarity on new sponsorship rule in UAE
After reading the news, Nitasha called an Amer call centre, a one-stop facility for visa and immigration-related services in Dubai, on Monday to inquire about sponsoring her husband, who recently lost …
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UAE maritime industry becoming hub for leading global companies
The UAE maritime industry is booming and it’s becoming the hub for leading business companies. The UAE-based, Grandweld Shipyards, has announced exceptional results for 2018. The company is taking …
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Tourists can now buy alcohol at registered liquor stores in Dubai
Dubai draws a straight line when it comes to alcohol consumption. Previously visitors could only buy and consume alcohol at licensed venues like hotels, restaurants and clubs. According to Gulf News, …
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UAE: Which Pakistani mango is the sweetest of them all?
We met up with him at the recently concluded first ever mango festival hosted in Dubai by the Pakistan government. He told Gulf News: “The water crisis has not affected. It has been raining a …
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Dubai International’s T3 hit by short power outage
A power outage left Dubai International airport’s Terminal 3 without power for a short amount of time on Monday morning, Dubai Airports said. “Dubai Airports can confirm that there was a power outage …
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