The United Arab Emirates will take on Australia in a one-off Twenty20 International in Abu Dhabi on Monday, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Wednesday. The contest, which has been …
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Dubai property prices sink, market equilibrium not expected soon: Report
Dubai property prices declined at an accelerated pace in the third quarter, with off-plan sales volumes impacted the most amid general market uncertainty, according to property consultancy Chestertons …
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Nadia Murad to Speak at Sharjah Conference Aimed at Boosting Opportunities for MENA’s Youth
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — In the run up to one of MENA region’s premier conferences dedicated to addressing development challenges and humanitarian issues, the third edition of ‘Invest …
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Abu Dhabi’s financial hub launches arbitration centre
The centre caters to the ongoing strong demand for arbitration as parties’ preferred form of dispute resolution for their commercial or civil disputes, state news agency WAM reported. Anchored in the …
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Saudi Tensions Add to Dubai Stock’s Worst Year Since 2008
(Bloomberg) — Traders are running out of reasons to stay in Dubai’s stock market as it heads for its worst year since the 2008 debt crisis. Dubai’s main equities gauge has lost 19 percent this year, …
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Dubai-bound Air India Express plane develops technical snag at Trichy airport
TRICHY: A Dubai-bound Air India Express plane was grounded at Trichy International Airport on Wednesday following a technical snag. Air India Express flight AXB611, which arrived here at 12.05am …
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Sharjah launches two new financial e-services
which is available in the smart application (Chat Pot), reported Emirates news agency Wam. Sharjah Finance Department, during its participation at the Gitex, also introduced an application entitled: ” …
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Live blog: Pakistan v Australia, second Test at Abu Dhabi
PAKISTAN v Australia, second Test, day one — AUSTRALIA is looking to take a surprise first innings lead in the second Test after bowling Pakistan out on day one. Australia resumes the day at 2-20 foll…
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Live: All the latest updates from the Gitex technology event in Dubai
Officials say robots could eventually make up 25 per cent of Dubai’s police force. Gulf Business caught up with Dubai Internet City managing director Ammar Al Malik following the earlier …
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Abu Dhabi, Belgium Ports Collaborate on Blockchain Trade Pilot
A subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports has partnered with Belgium’s Port of Antwerp … and secure trade transactions through rigorous development and testing programs.” The news marks the latest in a wave o…
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Abu Dhabi Ports Subsidiary Tests International Blockchain Pilot with Port of Antwerp
A subsidiary of the major U.A.E. seaport operator Abu Dhabi Ports has launched an international blockchain pilot with the Port of Antwerp, global shipping news agency Hellenic Shipping News reports Oc…
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Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi awarded the Best Design and Well-Maintained Hotel in UAE in the Arabian Travel Award 2018
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Oct-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi has been awarded as the Best Design and Well-Maintained Hotel in UAE, in the Arabian Travel Award 2018. …
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Dubai Airports takes to the Microsoft Azure Cloud
As a regional and global hub for leisure and business travellers, Dubai airports have received some 90 million passengers each year, expected to increase to 120 million by 2025. Dubai Airports, in a r…
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UAE charges British academic Matthew Hedges with spying
British authorities have said they raised Hedges’ case with the UAE previously. British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt told the AFP news agency last week that he was “very worried” about Hedges’ fate. …
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British student faces ten years in UAE prison after being charged with spying
Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, former adviser to Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed … If you have a story for our news team, email us at webnews@metro.co.uk. You can also follow us on Facebook …
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UAE charges British student with spying
The United Arab Emirates has charged a British PhD student with spying in the Gulf country, as his wife Tuesday called on Britain to defend his innocence. Matthew Hedges stands accused of “spying …
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British student Matthew Hedges charged with spying in United Arab Emirates
UAE authorities, however … She said he had only had two consular visits “in direct violation of his rights”. Sky News is calling for an Independent Leaders’ Commission to oversee and organise …
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