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 …
UAE flights: Unaccompanied minor services by airlines; fees, rules explained
Due to parents’ busy schedules and distant family connections, children travelling alone are on the rise. Emirates and Etihad Airways in UAE have rolled ou..
Competition heats up for $6 billion-plus landmark Adnoc offshore expansion scheme
Technical bids were recently submitted by multiple contracting players for at least three EPCI packages meant for the first phase of the Lower Zakum LTDP-1 project …
UAE corporate tax: Why it is crucial for businesses to collaborate
As human beings, we are inherently social creatures. We naturally gravitate towards one another when we share common ideals and needs. This is evident in the formation of national trade bodies, not …
UAE: Need a holiday to recover from vacation? How residents can prolong relaxation period
Many people in the UAE believe that they require vacation-like activities or a staycation after returning from a holiday, especially following an extended ..
UAE Team Emirates’ Wellens defends Renewi Tour crown with overall victory
In November 1976, the United Arab Emirates was on a date with the birth of the Emirates News Agency, as a news and knowledge media entity that expresses the country, and on June 18, 1977, “WAM” …
Abdullah bin Zayed, Kuwaiti FM inaugurate new Kuwaiti embassy building in Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Abdullah Ali Al Yahya, Foreign Minister of Kuwait, have inaugurated the new building of the Embassy of …
Oct 1 to mark Pak-UAE JMC session in 11 years: Inter-ministerial meeting gets update on future strategy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are all set to hold 12th session of Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) on October 1, 2024, after a gap of nearly 11 years, focused on enhancement …
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inaugurates IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi campus
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, inaugurated the Abu Dhabi campus of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi) today. He also welcomed its …