A number of select leading real estate, brokerage, and finance companies are taking part in the Dubai Property Show (DPS) – Shanghai which opened today (August 31) in the Chinese city. The event is be…
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Design focus: Aldar’s Al Dana Mosque in Abu Dhabi
within Al Raha beach development in the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi, Al Dana Mosque was designed by Dubai-based X-Architects. The structure is intended to become a landmark for the surrounding community. …
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Business Setup Expert speaks about the process of starting a business in Dubai. – Dubai Video
Shuraa Business Setup is a leading business setup service provider in the UAE. We are a professional organization that comprises a complete range of company formation procedures. Our service includes …
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UAE calls for strengthening conflict mediation efforts
New York: The UAE has called on the international community to strengthen mediation efforts as part of a comprehensive approach to prevent and settle disputes peacefully. Amira Al Hefeiti …
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Warning: Dust, poor visibility to hit some parts in UAE
Dubai: It’s another hot … although some clouds are likely to form. The good news is that temperatures seem to be mellowing out, with the highest readings expected to touch only 38 degrees …
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UAE foundation renews partnership with UK energy giant to boost youth programs
a United Arab Emirates (UAE) philanthropic foundation, announced on Thursday the renewal of its partnership with British BP Exploration Operating Company Ltd, state news agency WAM reported. The Emira…
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UAE out to find rugby sevens heaven at Asian Games
They meet South Korea today. “The whole process of us being here was last-minute,” Perelini told Arab News. “With rugby being back in the Olympics and now in the Asian Games too, the question was aske…
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UAE journalists’ association accuses Al Jazeera’s of waging anti-Arab media campaign
DUBAI, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Journalists’ Association on Thursday accused the Qatari news channel Al Jazeera of “propagating misleading and fabricated news” about the Arab …
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US official calls for investigation into Saudi-UAE raids in Yemen
Recent UN report blames Saudi-UAE military coalition for most of the civilian deaths in Yemen’s war. A US official has called for an investigation into attacks by the Saudi-UAE coalition in Yemen and …
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Mattis: US still backs Saudi-UAE alliance amid Yemeni deaths
US defence secretary says US support for Saudi Arabia and UAE-led coalition is not unconditional, ‘constantly reviewed’. US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said his country’s support for the Saudi Ara…
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How bad is the squeeze on Dubai hotel revenues?
Some bad news for the hospitality sector last week? On the surface, yes. Preliminary data for July says average hotel daily rates in Dubai will hit their lowest mark since August 2004. Average daily r…
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Dubai awards contract to run new traffic management trial
state news agency WAM reported. Mattar Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of the RTA, said: “The RTA is undertaking the TIM scheme in collaboration with the General HQ of the Dubai Police. The sc…
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Boundless Possible masterbrand is ‘not similar’ to Dubai’s
He said his company was aware of the Dubai branding during development of the NT masterbrand but felt comfortable they were sufficiently different for it not to be a problem. NEW DEAL: GET 7-DAY PAPER …
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Dubai daily Gulf News to shut down its tabloid newspaper Xpress
Dubai-based weekly tabloid newspaper Xpress, published by Gulf News, will shut down its print publication this month. The paper’s final edition will hit newsstands on August 30. Abdul Hamid …
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Reinisch to lead rebranded Al Habtoor City in Dubai
The news, which was confirmed at a press event in Dubai, follows an earlier announcement that Marriott International would no longer manage the hotels on Sheikh Zayed Road. Mohammed Al Habtoor, chief …
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Neighbourhood Watch: Al Ghadeer, the Abu Dhabi satellite town that could be the future of transport
Plans to develop more than 6,000 homes were met with scepticism, despite the area being an easy commute to both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Today … a deal to develop a transport system with Aldar Propertie…
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Outperforming Abu Dhabi index inches closer to 5,000 mark
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange general index closed … and was the most active stock in trade. Aldar Properties closed almost steady at Dh1.93. “The real estate and construction sector …
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