Certain fees have been reduced by up to 50 percent to enhance the appeal of the national economy, and reduce the cost of doing business and bolster the competitiveness of the UAE. According to the …
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Meet Emirati cancer survivor who became an entrepreneur in UAE
one that would see him go on to create his own successful business. “The fact remains that today in most companies employees are numbers only. When I arrived back home in the UAE after my cancer …
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Aldar Properties wins multiple AUH contracts
Aldar Properties has partnered with several Abu Dhabi Government entities to deliver social, economic and infrastructure projects to the tune of $1.36 billion across multiple key destinations in Abu …
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The Abu Dhabi Edition: The Ultra-Mod Hotel Group Arrives In The UAE
Credit: The Abu Dhabi Edition Started a little over a decade ago by Ian Shrager in collaboration with Marriott, the Edition Hotels brand has taken off in recent years with ten properties opened …
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Dubai property investors win five-year visas after $54m commitment
Dubai Land Department (DLD), in coordination and cooperation with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), has granted five-year renewable visas to 20 foreign investors …
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Abu Dhabi fund agrees $250m loan to Mali gov’t
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the national entity for international economic development aid, has signed two agreements with the Government of Mali. These include an AED918 million ($250 …
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Saudi Arabia moves to secure Yemen ports after UAE drawdown
Najeeb Almahboobi/EPA-EFE] Saudi Arabia’s military in Yemen moved in to secure two strategic Red Sea ports and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait after ally the United Arab Emirates substantially reduced its …
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Freehold Property vs. Leasehold Property: What makes sense for you?
The introduction of the long-term residency visas for property investors and the much-anticipated launch of the Dubai Expo 2020 on the horizon have significantly boosted interest in the property …
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Dubai realty to remain buyers, tenants’ market for foreseeable future
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Property prices and rentals in Dubai continued to decline in the first half of 2019 and this trend will continue in the second half as oversupply will keep the emirate a …
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UAE’s Gold Card visa improving investment sentiment – survey
more specifically in properties located in Dubai. Property leads the investment class option (68 percent), followed by business (26 percent), and stocks (4 percent), the survey showed. Of those who …
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Dubai secures 118 events bid wins in H1
Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has recorded exceptional results during the first half of 2019, securing 118 successful bid wins for events to be hosted in Dubai …
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Dubai real estate: Win-win situation for home buyers and tenants
Dubai’s residential market is expected to remain highly attractive to occupants and buyers thanks to the wide variety of options available at competitive prices. In the short term, however, oversupply …
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Why these UAE businessmen changed track?
Vijay Samyani of Concept Brands Group is all smiles at his factory outlet store in Dubai. Image Credit: File Picture As for the nightclub venture, “There is no reason why business owners should …
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Dubai can ‘set the bar’ for high-end co-living developments, says real estate expert
Witty told Arabian Business: “Whilst co-living and co-working is a growing global trend, it’s possible Dubai could set the bar for high-end, technology-enabled co-living solutions. With its commitment …
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Sind Punjab, Dubai’s iconic Indian restaurant, turns 42
Later, in 1958, the restaurant opened another outlet in Karama and later in Dubai Internet City (DIC). Gulf News visited its Bur Dubai outlet find out why people still flock the eating joint after …
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UAE- Short-term rentals hold sweet spot
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) With an ever-growing number of tourists and business travellers in the UAE, Christian Mischler, co-founder and executive chairman of GuestReady, knew his tech-enabled …
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UAE ministry cuts work permit fees by up to 94%
The fees for work permits offered by the UAE’s ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) have been slashed in a bid to support business owners in the country. The MOHRE announced fee …
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