UAE: Orient Insurance, a prominent insurance company in the Middle East and a subsidiary of Al-Futtaim Group, opened recently its new kiosk at Dubai Festival City Mall. Mr. Omer Elamin, President, …
The golf legends coming to the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship have been revealed
Two-time champ Tommy Fleetwood, alongside major winners Justin Rose and Adam Scott, have all been confirmed for the tournament. Mark your calendars for November 7 to 10, because this is one event you …
Abu Dhabi, Dubai launch unified parking permit system
The electronic platform establishes a centralised database for parking permits issued to people of determination in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Dubai: The New Playground For The World’s Superyachts
Today, while traditional dhows (wooden sailing boats) still ply the Dubai Creek, offering tourists a glimpse of Dubai’s rich maritime history, a growing number of superyachts are docking at Dubai’s …
Dubai real estate sales hit $12.9bn in August; top-performing areas and projects revealed
Dubai’s real estate market has experienced another strong month, with property sales in August totalling AED47.3bn ($12.9bn), a 40.8 per cent increase in value on the same month last year.
Nasdaq Dubai lists $400 million bonds from Agricultural Bank of China
Nasdaq Dubai has announced the listing of US$400 million Floating Rate Notes by Agricultural Bank of China (DIFC Branch).
Dubai real estate: QUBE Development launches MIDORA Residences in Jumeirah Village Circle
According to recent data, JVC has emerged as the most popular area within Dubai’s Southeast submarket, with property sales reaching AED1.41 billion in Q2 2024 alone. Project Director Alisa Novokhatko …
UAE: Saudi Airline Flynas Makes First Landing At Sharjah Airport
Sharjah Airport has welcomed the first flights of Saudi airline Flynas, joining the list of carriers operating scheduled flights to and from Sharja …
GSB expands its private team in Dubai
GSB Financial Services has appointed Joseph Jawad as a senior partner at GSB Private, located in the company’s Dubai branch. Jawad has moved to the company from Schroders, a multinational investment …
Emirates Safety Laboratory, Dubai Acoustic Research Laboratory join forces to elevate safety standards in UAE construction industry
Dubai, UAE — Emirates Safety Laboratory (ESL) and Dubai Acoustic Research Laboratory (DARL) today announces a strategic partnership aimed at advancing safety standards in the region. This landmark …
Gold Prices Drop Further In Dubai In Early Trade
The 24K variant of the yellow metal fell half a dirham per gram to Dh302.25 per gram. Similarly, 22K, 21K and 18K also opened lower at Dh279.75, Dh270.75 and Dh232.25 per gram, respectively. Globally, …
BurJuman Mall, Bur Dubai
This particular mall is not as mind-numbingly large as most malls in the city—it’s big, but not intimidating {like Dubai Mall, discussed below}. Note: This mall is a wasted trip if you’re not in the …
Gymshark to open Dubai store
Apparel brand Gymshark has announced plans to open a branch in Dubai Mall in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The move follows the success of its flagship store on London’s Regent Street, which opened …
Dubai’s Palm Jebel Ali to reach major milestone with eight fronds set for completion next year
Dubai, UAE: Dubai’s highly anticipated Palm Jebel Ali is set to make significant progress, with eight of its 16 iconic fronds expected to be ready by next year. In a major development, a contract …
Ziina banks $22M as growth explodes for the UAE-based fintech for small businesses
The Dubai-based startup, which now counts 50,000 retail and business customers in the UAE, has netted $22 million led by Altos Ventures.
UAE’s new anti-money laundering and terrorism law: What it means for business and the economy
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a decisive step in strengthening its financial defences with the introduction of a new Federal Decree-Law aimed at enhancing the country’s approach to …
Can Oman’s $2.6 Billion ‘Smart City’ Break the Dubai Archetype?
Oman is investing billions to modernize the city of Muscat as it sheds its reliance on oil. WSJ explores whether it can offer a more practical model for a Middle Eastern city, versus the glitzier …