Most major Gulf stock markets fell in early trading on Tuesday, while Dubai bucked the trend, supported by gains in real estate shares.
Abu Dhabi Ups Efforts to Become Media Industry Hub With $6 Billion Investment
Abu Dhabi is stepping up efforts to become a global media and entertainment industry hub as part of a drive to diversify its oil-based economy. The oil-rich capital of the United Arab Emirates has …
Dubai court upholds jail term and deportation for Bangladeshi man who uploaded TikTok video with gunshot sounds
Dubai: Dubai Court of Appeals has upheld the six-month jail sentence for a waiter for adding fake gunshot sounds to his Tiktok video clip. The 34-year-old Bangladeshi waiter was accused of recording a …
Sharjah Police honour man for helping foil attempt at theft
Asian man helped in the arrest of a thief and handed him over to the police Sharjah: An Asian man was honoured by Major General Saif Al Ziri Al Shamsi, commander-in-chief of Sharjah Police, for his …
UAE’s small businesses need to go by this To-Do list to be cashflow positive
Smaller organisations have lots of advantages in the current market, which is why cashflow management is crucial if they want to seize the opportunities available and maximise their agility. It’s …
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Dubai: $21.77mln lost to crypto scams this year; how to keep your money safe
He said these scams cover different kinds of criminal aspects, such as Ponzi schemes and false representation, etc. “When we tell this number to people, they say: is it really possible that Dh80 …
Air Arabia to start new service from Sharjah to Phuket
UAE’s Air Arabia will introduce a new service to Phuket, Thailand, with direct flights from Sharjah International Airport, starting July 2, 2021. The schedule of Air Arabia flights to Phuket, from …
Abu Dhabi’s creative pivot away from oil
Plus, the FT’s Gulf correspondent, Simeon Kerr, explains why Abu Dhabi is shifting away from oil and investing more into arts, media and culture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out …
Abu Dhabi Plans $6 Billion Spending in Cultural Sector, FT Says
Abu Dhabi plans to invest $6 billion in the cultural and creative industries over the next five years as the energy-rich sheikhdom diversifies away from oil, the Financial Times reported.
Thrilled to Have You: UAE Welcomes American Jewish Advocacy Group
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) advocacy group said it has opened an office in the United Arab Emirates, its first in the Arab region, in a move welcomed by the Gulf state’s foreign minister to …
UAE resets a decade of muscular foreign policy
For a decade, the United Arab Emirates has been the Arab world’s most muscular regional actor, deploying its petrodollar wealth and military power to bolster allies and weaken foes. But after the …
UAE expats: Time to remit? Indian Rupee to drop, Pakistani Rupee to soar, Philippine Peso seen stable
Should you send money via an exchange house or your bank? UAE: Retirement checklist – what all should I make sure to do five years before retiring? Dubai: Remittances from the UAE are seeing a surge …
UAE: Hot and humid weather in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and other emirates, mercury soars past 49 °C
Moderate to rough seas in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman sea Working from home and staying indoors will not only protect you against COVID-19, but also from the current weather in the UAE. Temperatures …
2022 World Cup Qualifiers: UAE ease past Thailand to consoldiate second spot
UAE were in sublime form once again as they eased past Thailand 3-1 on Monday evening at the Zabeel Stadium to remain second in Group G of the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup joint qualifiers. Goals …
UAE introduces ‘green pass’ on Alhosn app to show vaccination and infection status
The Alhosn status will turn from green to grey once the PCR test validity ends, and to red if a test result is positive.
UAE beat Thailand 3-1 to keep World Cup hopes alive
It was a game of two halves. Having dominated Thailand in the first half, the UAE faced a strong fightback from the War Elephants in the second half. But The Whites survived some late drama to …
Australian International School Dubai hosts representatives from the Abu Dhabi and Dubai Australian Business networks
Australian International School Dubai staff hosted representatives from the Abu Dhabi and Dubai Australian Business networks, including government representatives from Trade Investment QLD, to …
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