The emirate of Dubai extends along the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates for approximately 72 kilometres, constituting just five percent of the total area of the UAE. However, heavy inves…
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Abu Dhabi Housing Authority praises UAE leadership on latest housing initiative
ABU DHABI, 3rd December, 2018 (WAM) — Saeed Eid Al Ghafly, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, has said that the approval of a new batch of loans, housing units and plots of land in Abu Dhab…
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S&P: Abu Dhabi economic growth set for ‘steady’ rise
The UAE capital has a ‘stable’ economic outlook, S&P said. (Shutterstock) LONDON: There is a stable outlook for Abu Dhabi’s economy, with growth set to “steadily recover” to hit 3 percent in 2021, acc…
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Dubai Land Department organises two international real estate shows
The Real Estate Promotion and Investment Management Sector at DLD cooperates with developers to promote Dubai’s modern lifestyle and attractive investment environment Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Duba…
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Abu Dhabi readies for multicultural lifestyle event
“As Abu Dhabi’s leisure tourism sector grows year on year … I can’t wait, see you at Festember! :)” – TradeArabia News Service
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Dubai stock market: Is this just another correction?
For over 2 decades, Dubai has prospered as one of the fastest developing international cities, attracting people and capital from across the globe. In 2009, Dubai needed a $20 billion bailout from Abu …
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Dubai developer says $950m homes sold so far in 2018
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Sushma Swaraj to co-chair India-UAE joint commission meeting in Abu Dhabi this week
“We look forward to the visit of the external affairs minister to Abu Dhabi to co-chair the India-UAE Joint Commission,” India’s Ambassador to the UAE, Navdeep Singh Suri, said. Suri said the …
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‘Need to be great’: Aussie men rue Dubai near misses
Australian men’s sevens coach Tim Walsh blamed a lack of composure at key moments for his team falling just short of a medal at the Dubai Sevens. The Australians were undefeated coming into day two an…
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Long-term value: New UAE visa rules to help reinforce investor confidence
The UAE’s plan to grant long-term visas to the country’s foreign population, particularly investors, specialists and exceptional students, will go a long way in reinforcing business confidence and ign…
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Abu Dhabi economic growth set for ‘steady’ rise, says S&P ratings report
LONDON: There is a stable outlook for Abu Dhabi’s economy, with growth set to “steadily recover” to hit 3 percent in 2021, according to an S&P Global Ratings report. The ratings agency affirmed its “A…
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‘An emotional one’: Aussie women claim bronze in Dubai
A stunning breakaway try from 18-year-old Lily Dick earned the Australian women’s team a bronze medal at the Dubai Sevens as they edged the United States 26-21 in a thrilling third place playoff. Scor…
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First hotel opens in Dubai South airport city
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation, chairman of Dubai Airports and president of Dubai Civil Aviation, officially inaugurated Aloft Dubai South — the first h…
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NZ win Dubai Sevens beating US in final 21-5
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — New Zealand won the Dubai Sevens rugby title a record-tying sixth time after beating first-time finalist the United States 21-5 on Saturday. The Kiwis easily beat th…
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Why do 80 million people a year visit the US$20 billion Dubai Mall?
Dubai is climbing in the rankings of the most visited cities in the world – it is currently fourth, with a projected 16.7 million visitors this year, according to Mastercard’s Global Destination Citie…
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Abu Dhabi ‘lucrative alternative for Mideast investors’
Abu Dhabi’s property market is fast emerging as a lucrative alternative to Dubai for the regional investors, thanks to the emirate’s attractive 30 per cent yield and also its strong economic footings …
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UAE to expand recognition of fund licenses in bid to lure investment
United Arab Emirates regulators said they would expand their recognition of investment fund licenses in an effort to persuade more funds to base themselves in the country, in the face of competition f…
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