and expanding the existing network of investors who are eager to finance new business ventures are among the key recommendations of the Dubai Chamber publication. The whitepaper, published in …
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Abu Dhabi new home of T10 cricket for next five years
ABU DHABI: The Zayed Cricket Stadium here will be the new home of T10 cricket for the next five years, starting with the 2019 season. The Abu Dhabi Cricket (ADC), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi …
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Abu Dhabi’s DoE launches ‘Saving Energy and Water at Home’ initiative
ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2019 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, DoE, has launched the ‘Saving Energy and Water at Home’ initiative. This latest endeavour is one of three sustainable …
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Dubai ready for autonomous taxis
Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama interacts with senior officials from government entities and executives from international technology companies in Dubai Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Dubai …
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Dubai firm probing staff’s insensitive Facebook post on New Zealand massacre
Dubai: A Dubai-based security firm has launched … In an email statement to Gulf News, a senior representative of Transguard said: “We are currently investigating the matter; however, the …
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Yemen’s Houthis say ready to strike Riyadh, Abu Dhabi if coalition moves on Hodeidah
ADEN (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthi group said they were building their ballistic capabilities and their forces stand ready to strike Riyadh and Abu Dhabi if … state news agency SABA late on …
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Dubai Chamber whitepaper outlines solutions for key funding challenges faced by startups
Dubai, UAE – Creating a practical guide to help startups navigate the UAE’s funding landscape, allocating more investment for startup incubators and accelerators, and expanding the existing network of …
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Ideas Abu Dhabi returns with line-up of inspiring global speakers
ABU DHABI, 17th March, 2019 (WAM) — Ideas Abu Dhabi, a two-day ideas festival bringing together some of the brightest minds from the UAE and around the world to tackle complex global challenges, will …
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Dubai home to 30% of Middle East free zones
Dubai accounts for 30 percent of free zones in the Middle East, according to statistics revealed ahead of the Dubai’s Annual Investment Meeting (AIM). According to the statistics, Dubai accounts for …
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Dubai-Panama direct flight a “matter of time” says ambassador
A direct flight between Dubai and Panama is “only a matter of time” as the two establish closer trade ties, according to Eduardo Fonseca, Panama’s ambassador in the UAE. In 2016, Emirates shelved …
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Dubai Metro Music Festival to enthral daily commuters
Shaima Al Suwaidi, City Branding Manager, Brand Dubai, told Gulf News, “The artists have not performed before in the region and they will present unique art forms and instruments made of unusual …
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Generation Start-up: buybackbazaar.com gives cash-strapped UAE residents a helping hand
The Dubai company, which launched at the start of 2018 … As a result, he says, the platform’s member shops compete to win customer business, “So our customers always get the best price from our …
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Dubai launches 14 new business activities to promote investment in local food production
DUBAI – The Department of Economic Development, DED, in Dubai in co-operation with the UAE Ministry of Food Security, has introduced 14 new business activities in the field of agricultural production …
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UAE to see more rain, unstable weather, drop in temperature
A child walks under the rain with his mother on the way to school at Dubai Sports City. Image Credit: Pankaj Sharma/Gulf News Dubai: Rain and thunderstorms hit various parts of the UAE on Sunday …
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Dubai saves $327.7mn in water and electricity consumption
Dubai registered total savings of about $327.7mn (Dh1.2bn) over the past decade as a result of its efforts to conserve electricity and water, according to the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. …
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Revealed: ADNEC’s impact on Abu Dhabi economy in 2018
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has announced that the value of its direct and indirect impact on the Abu Dhabi economy in 2018 totalled AED3.41 billion ($930 million). The company’s …
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INTERVIEW: The woman aiming to bring some Texas energy thinking to the UAE
It is a really important subject now, and CERAWeek is a platform where discussion can be going on,” she told Arab News, highlighting the Agora technology exhibition as a standout part of the event for …
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