In a world of diminishing returns, Abu Dhabi’s top sovereign wealth fund is hiring as it boosts active management of its estimated $697 billion portfolio. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority plans to “add …
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Dubai building Expo transport system for 25m visitors
In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (Wam), Ahmed Al Khateeb, CEO of real estate development at Expo 2020 Dubai, said: “Expo 2020 Dubai is cooperating with government institutions to provide a …
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Indo-UAE birthday gift for Shaikh Mohammad
Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News Dubai: An Arabic song applauding the contributions of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and …
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Video: Hope springs for UAE expat from India who tossed cash in trash
Dubai: The Indian restaurant manager who accidentally binned over Dh100,000 is headed home, thanks to scores of readers who stepped forward to help following a Gulf News report describing the man’s …
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Matrix Exchange receives In-Principle Approval from Abu Dhabi Global Market
ABU DHABI, UAE / ACCESSWIRE / July 14, 2019 / Abu Dhabi-based crypto asset exchange, Matrix Exchange announced on July 12 that it has received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from by the Financial …
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Amazon’s massive Prime Day sale launches tomorrow in the UAE
Shoppers in the UAE will get the chance to access amazing deals but you have to be an Amazon Prime member to be among the first to see what’s on offer. The good news is you can sing up for a free …
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Dubai, Abu Dhabi outlooks improve substantially
Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s outlook in terms of personal well-being, long-term investment, GDP growth, innovation, transparency and ease of doing business has improved substantially over the last one year, …
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UAE, Spain ink infrastructure development MoU in Madrid
Officials from the UAE and Spain have reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperatively develop roads, railways and ports. According to Emirates News Agency Wam, the agreement was …
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Dubai to turn more economic data public
Image Credit: Atiq Ur Rehman /Gulf News Dubai: Lack of transparency has long been a key challenge for anyone investing in emerging markets. But in Dubai, the government is hoping to change that. …
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Dubai set to be friendliest place for ‘people of determination’
Image Credit: Gulf News archives Dubai: Dubai is set to become the world’s friendliest place for people of determination with the Government of Dubai issuing many legislations to protect their …
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New family sponsorship law for expats in the UAE takes effect
Expats in the UAE will now be allowed to sponsor their family members purely based on income, it was announced on Sunday. The new regulation comes after the UAE Cabinet adopted a decision in April …
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Sharjah real estate transactions in the first half of 2019
Sharjah: Real estate transactions have recorded 14.7 billionAED in the Emirate of Sharjah in the first half of this year (2019), as per the latest report revealed by the Sharjah Real Estate …
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Abu Dhabi Department of Energy launches instant licensing system
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), has announced the launch of instant licensing services through the Abu Dhabi Government Services …
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Temporary alcohol licence said to be available for Dubai tourists
Tourists to the city, who don’t have a Dubai visa, can apparently present their passport at retailers MMI and African + Eastern to get the licence. They will also have to sign a form stating they are …
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Dubai-based app connects tenants with property managers
Joe Moufarrej has created cloud-based platform Happy Tenant to keep tenants informed about their rented property, putting them in contact with their managers, property owners and neighbours to help …
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UAE’s Ministry of Economy cancels fees for 102 services
Fees for 102 government services in the UAE are to be cancelled as authorities look to provide a boost to the business community. The Ministry of Economy also announced eight services will be reduced …
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UAE’s ministry of economy cancels fees for over 100 services
The UAE’s ministry of Economy has cancelled the fees for 102 services and reduced the charges for other services as part of efforts to boost business activity in the country, it announced on …
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