The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is organising a programme of interactive educational events at different cultural sites in Al Ain. Until the 23rd of June, different w…
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Dubai friends help NRI women to be heard through podcast
Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News Dubai: Millions of Non Resident Indian (NRI) women now have an online platform to be heard, literally, thanks to a podcast service exclusively launched for …
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Special ‘BBC’ service to cover Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi
Image Credit: Arshad Ali/Gulf News Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Three people of determination in the UAE, known as “The BBC” because of their first names and connection with media, have been employed to …
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Abu Dhabi: Palace of the Nation opens to the public tomorrow
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince …
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Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade reaches Dh1.3tn in 2018 despite global trade wars
Dubai, and the UAE as a whole, are undertaking a series of measures to boost the non-oil economy. These initiatives include lowering the cost of doing business, granting long-term visas, offering fore…
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Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade hits Dh1.3 trillion
“Advanced facilities and services provided to investors and businesses have improved different aspects in the business sector. The number of transactions made by Dubai Customs in 2018 rose to 9 …
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Abu Dhabi Stocks Extend Losing Streak to Seventh Day: Inside EM
(Bloomberg) — Stocks in Abu Dhabi extended their losing streak for a seventh-straight session, the longest since May 2017. The ADX General Index’s heaviest member, First Abu Dhabi Bank …
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Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade reaches Dh1.3 trillion in 2018
Dubai: Dubai’s non-oil trade in 2018 reached Dh1.3 trillion, roughly the same as in 2017, according to a report from WAM on Sunday, despite “challenges facing global trade growth resulting …
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Abu Dhabi University Amongst Leading Institutions Providing High Quality Research
Abu Dhabi University has reached a significant milestone in academic research with 1000 publications in the Scopus Index, a database managed by Elsevier of high-quality, peer-reviewed research. The ac…
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Abu Dhabi Airports to Participate at Saudi International Airshow
Abu Dhabi Airports is participating in the inaugural edition of the Saudi International Air Show, held between March 12 – 14 at Thumamah Airport, Riyadh, showcasing its role within the regional aviati…
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US FDI inflows to Dubai reach $3.9bn
Inflows of foreign direct investment from the US to Dubai totaled more than $3.9 billion in 2018, making it the emirate’s topmost foreign investor, according to statistics from the Dubai Investment Ag…
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Sheikh Hamdan reveals plan to create freezones in Dubai universities
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed … The plan will allow students to carry out business and creative activities as an “integrated part of their higher education”, a statement …
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Dubai Porsche driver causes four-car accident in luxury mishap
According to the Dubai-based Gulf News, the Arab female driver’s crash with the Mercedes caused it to crash into a Mercedes and a Bentley also parked nearby. In another incident, a careless male drive…
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Abu Dhabi government unloads landmark Chrysler Building
ABU DHABI, UAE – The government of Abu Dhabi has reportedly sold the landmark 77-storey Chrysler Building in New York City. Once the tallest building in the world, 90% of the art deco Chrysler Buildin…
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Dubai rent almost 10 percent more affordable
If you’re thinking about making a big move to another neighbourhood in Dubai, now could be the best time if you want to save some dirhams. Local property website Property Finder has revealed that rent…
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Crown Prince of Dubai approves plan for universities to create business leaders of the future
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has approved an initiative to encourage entrepreneurship Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has approved plans for creative and economic free zones at univer…
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Universities in Dubai to create entrepreneurs
A new strategy approved in Dubai on Saturday will see economic and creative free zones come up at universities that will allow students to carry out business and creative activities. These activities …
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