Sheikh Mohammed said significant efforts had been made by the UAE Federal Government, and other local departments, to create a “world-class business-friendly environment”. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid A…
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How the UAE, Saudi Arabia are planning a 5G revolution
Expo 2020 Dubai has already signed up to be Etisalat’s first major … the conceptualisation of new use cases and business models, and the integration or migration of IoT technologies. Next year “will …
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UAE gold demand set to rebound on VAT refund
issacjohn@khaleejtimes.com Associate Business Editor of Khaleej Times, is a well-connected Indian journalist and an economic and financial commentator. He has been in the UAE’s mainstream journalism f…
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UAE’s credit growth gains on government and corporate demand
Dubai: Gross credit growth strengthened to … banks’ Credit Sentiment Survey there was an increase in demand for business loans across all emirates in the third quarter of 2018, though …
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This Might Be the Right Time to Invest in a Property in Dubai
Prime property has become more affordable in Dubai as prices continued their downward trajectory in the third quarter of 2018. The emirate was ranked 39th in the Global Residential Cities Index by con…
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UAE Flag Day marked across the country
Flag Day marked at Gulf News Gulf News also took part in raising the UAE flag during a ceremony held at its headquarters on Thursday. Employees from the newspaper’s various departments …
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Abu Dhabi records 50 financial crimes, bribery in 22 months
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has logged 50 criminal cases alleging financial irregularity and bribery in the last 22 months, said senior legal officials on Thursday. Department …
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Why Censoring Speech is Necessary in the UAE
Having lived in the UAE for the majority of my life, I would obtain my news from a single state-run daily newspaper called Emirates Today. Other newspapers, such as The National and Gulf News, do exis…
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Dubai’s prime homes get cheaper
Prime property has become more affordable in Dubai as prices continued their downward trajectory in the third quarter of 2018. The emirate was ranked 39th in the Global Residential Cities Index by con…
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Dubai residential market ‘under pressure’ in Q3
Dubai’s property pipeline is expected to exert continued pressure on the residential market with an additional 10,000 units set to be delivered this year and a further 70,000 before Expo 2020 …
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Dubai Land Department signs MoU with Emirates Islamic
Commenting on the MoU, Rashid said, “We at DLD are keen to establish partnerships with the private sector in order to work together in support of the Dubai real estate sector. Emirates Islamic …
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Dubai home prices, rents continue decline in Q3
Meanwhile, rental declines have averaged 1.3 per cent over the same period, added the Q3 2018 Dubai Market Report from Cavendish Maxwell, an independent firm of chartered surveyors and property consul…
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Dubai’s Emaar confirms talks to sell ‘certain hotels’ in portfolio
Emaar said in a filing to Dubai Financial Market … growth plans and renewed digital focus The company’s core businesses focus on property development, retail and hospitality. Reuters reported that A…
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Foreign properties: PM’s sister Aleema Khan submits reply in FIA
According to sources, Aleema contacted FIA Lahore and told the inquiry officer that she has sold the property she owned in Dubai. “I had mentioned the Dubai property in my tax returns and will disclos…
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Aloft Dubai South Opens
Aloft Dubai South, the Aloft brand’s fourth property to open in Dubai this year, has swung open its doors near the city’s Al Maktoum International Airport, and site of the international innovation gat…
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10 years on: the economic impact of The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall 10 Year Celebrations will include luxury fashion showcases and special entertainment, plus a host of prizes to win including three apartments from Emaar Properties. The celebrations wil…
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One-month partial closure of Sharjah Corniche Road
Dubai: Road authorities in Sharjah cautioned motorists over road works taking place along the Buhairah Corniche and nearby areas. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Sharjah announced that …
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