The United Arab Emirates on Monday pardoned Matthew Hedges, a British academic who was sentenced to life in prison on spying charges, after showing videos in which he reportedly appears to confess to …
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Dubai: A millionaire hub
Taimur Khan, research manager, Knight Frank, said Dubai hosts a broad range of attractions which draw in millionaires from around the world. “Its business credentials as a global financial hub, centra…
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Sharjah Celebrates ‘Child-Friendly City’ UNICEF Title in Massive Carnival
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — The children and youth in the emirate of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, sent a message to the world, saying: “It is every child’s right to play, be …
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DDFC and China’s SRP Group Launch Competition to Elevate Dubai’s Design Industry
DDFC and SRP Group sign MoU and launch design competition for homeware and jewellery designers in the MENA-region with combined prizes worth AED300,000 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Th…
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Dubai hospitality market to remain tough in 2019, says Emerald Palace Kempinski MD
Speaking to Arabian Business, Mariette said he predicts a challenging year ahead, but said the new Kempinski will offer the right experiences to draw customers in. “Many people tell me that this is a …
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MAG Dubai Records AED 3.5 Billion in Sold Units
Company unveils the biggest fleet of Rolls-Royce Ghost motor cars in the world DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 26, 2018 /CNW/ – MAG Dubai, the property development arm of MAG Group Holding in the UAE, reveals the sa…
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Abu Dhabi to host India-UAE strategic conclave
Key business leaders and senior government officials will come … to increase innovation and entrepreneurship in sectors of mutual interest. Since India and UAE are two of the world’s largest and fas…
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Why 38,000 multi-millionaires move to the UAE
“Millionaires are attracted to the UAE as it is a high-income economy with good tax rates and strong business opportunities. It is also relatively stable when compared to other countries in the …
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First UAE-Caribbean forum targets bilateral tie-up
More than 400 government and business leaders from the UAE and Caribbean region gathered in Dubai ahead of the First UAE-Caribbean Cooperation Forum (UAECCF), which aims to enhance cooperation between …
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Is the UAE end-of-service gratuity set for an overhaul?
Salmaan Jaffery, chief business development officer at Dubai International Financial Centre, says there will be a defined contribution-based plan for expats “in the near future … with some kind of tra…
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UAE Approves Long-Term Residence Visa for Certain Categories
ABU DHABI (Wam) — The UAE Cabinet on Saturday approved the recently announced … spouses and children – and create an encouraging environment for the growth of business for investors, entrepreneurs a…
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UAE retail giant plans new Saudi malls, supermarkets
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UAE’s fintech adoption leads GCC and Middle East
Dubai: The UAE has taken a lead in regional … 86 per cent of GCC banks estimated that no more than 15 per cent of banks’ business could be lost to fintech in the next five years, believing …
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Assessment phase concludes for Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Business Awards
MRM Business Award and MRM Business Innovation Award are the highest level of recognition for business excellence and innovation in the UAE and GCC The high-profile event, taking place at Dubai Opera, …
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Dubai’s Property Finder secures $120m in new funding
Property Finder, the Dubai-based real estate classifieds portal, has announced $120 million in investment from its latest investment round led by General Atlantic, a global growth equity firm. The rou…
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Dubai property sector attractive; new laws to bolster investments: ENBD REIT interview
Dubai – The real estate sector in the UAE in general and Dubai, in particular, has suffered some challenges lately, however, this has not made the sector any less attractive to foreign and local inves…
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Abu Dhabi sensor trick could give Mercedes advantage in F1 test
Mercedes could have given itself an edge over its rivals for this week’s Formula 1 tyre test in Abu Dhabi with the clever use of sensors. This week’s two-day run at the Yas Marina Circuit is aimed at …
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