Tennis fans in Dubai are in for a treat this week as nine of the world’s top 10 women players do battle in the city to claim the Duty Free Championship crown, which starts today. Arab News picks out l... ( read original story ...)
Expo 2020 to ‘bring back business tourism’ to Dubai, says Dubai Properties
Stuart Etherington said Dubai’s Expo 2020 will not necessarily have a significant impact on the hotel market. Dubai’s Expo 2020 could lead to a boost in the city’s business tourism, which has seen a s... ( read original story ...)
Lego opens office in Dubai amid regional youth explosion
However, the company’s business has grown from being a producer of children ... Lego has been active in the region for nearly 55 years but the six stores and a theme park in Dubai have all been the re... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi arms fair opens amid Yemen war criticism
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A biennial arms fair has opened in the United Arab Emirates as the country faces increasing scrutiny over its involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. While th... ( read original story ...)
Business prospects in UAE bright, say education suppliers
Dubai - Local and international education suppliers doing business in the UAE remain optimistic about their growth in the emirates and the rest of the Gulf region. Close to 600 education suppliers and ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai airport disrupted after reported drone sightings
Flights at Dubai International Airport, one of the busiest in the world, were disrupted on Friday after sightings of a drone flying nearby. The airport told the AP news agency that it halted flights f... ( read original story ...)
British man detained in UAE details abuse over Qatar shirt
16 Feb 2019 16:42 GMT Ali Issa Ahmad wore a Qatar shirt to the team's group match against Iraq in Abu Dhabi [Suhaib Salem/Reuters] Ali Issa Ahmad, who was charged last month for making false statement... ( read original story ...)
How illegal UAE wildlife sales have shifted online
The UAE routinely monitors what is published on social media and ... We’ve got to be able to do something to stop this.” When asked by Arabian Business about specific efforts that were made since they ... ( read original story ...)
ECI eyes $3bn UAE non-oil re-exports in 2019
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Imad Oubri, Business Development Expert, Investment Promotion Director, RAK Chamber of Commerce and industry; Khatija Haque, Head of MENA Research at Emirates N... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan means business: $20B from Saudis to prop up economy
"Pakistan is open for business and investment. Prime Minister Imran Khan delivered this message at recent World's Government Summit in Dubai and exchange of top level delegations from the UAE and Saud... ( read original story ...)