Figures released by the Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, revealed 2,805 new licenses were issued during April 2019, a growth of …
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Dubai Majlis Garden wins Silver Gilt Medal at the 2019 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Green thumb or not, this is exciting news for Dubai. Whether you’re an avid gardener or more a fan of Made in Chelsea, you’ve probably heard of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the annual garden show that …
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Dubai v the world: comparing average tipping prices for travellers
Around 8 percent of British travellers believe it is compulsory to leave a tip for waiting staff as part of a bill at a restaurant in Dubai, with an average of AED17.84 (£3.82) seen as reasonable on a …
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Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone launches One Stop Shop online portal
Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone (ADAFZ) has launched a One Stop Shop (OSS) online portal, providing its customers with a convenient platform on which to conduct online business transactions. The One Stop …
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Jafza and Dubai Chamber Team Up to Enhance Business in Dubai
(MENAFN – Dubai PR Network) Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25 May 2019: Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the Middle East’s leading economic zone, and Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry have taken a …
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Dubai showcases Mice offerings at Imex Frankfurt
Following a strong start to 2019, Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, is showcasing Dubai’s dynamic business events offerings yet again at Imex Frankfurt, the worldwide …
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Trump defies Congress, completes $8B weapons sale to Saudi Arabia, UAE
WATCH: Saudi Arabia says oil tankers attacked near UAE waters It will also likely be welcome news for Britain’s BAE Systems Plc and Europe’s Airbus, clearing the way for installation of …
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Jafza, DCCI to boost business in Dubai
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the Middle East’s leading economic zone, and Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) have taken a major step forward in promoting ease of doing business in Dubai by …
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Construction work at Sharjah’s new water reuse plant launched
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has officially started the construction of QATRA, ajoint venture with BESIX Group to develop new water reuse plant in Sharjah’s Al-Sajaa …
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Dubai boy becomes regional finalist in Google science contest
Shaamil Karim, top 100 finalist for Google Science Fair Image Credit: Devadasan/Gulf News Dubai: A Dubai boy has ranked among the top 100 regional finalists for the Google Science Fair global …
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Sharjah Ruler attends graduation ceremony of Al Qasimia University
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Al Qasimia University, attended on Friday a ceremony to celebrate graduation of 162, …
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US troop move to Middle East ‘extremely dangerous’: Zarif
At a Pentagon news briefing on Friday, officials said the US plans to send 900 more forces, including engineers and a fighter aircraft squadron, to the Middle East to bolster US defence and extend the …
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Trump approves massive arms deals to Saudi Arabia and UAE amid Iran tensions
“Rational Americans and experienced U.S. commanders” are likely to rein in Washington’s “radical elements” and prevent a war with Iran, the country’s semi-official news agency … along with the …
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New accelerators to join Abu Dhabi tech hub to support start-ups
Hub71, a global tech hub driven by Mubadala in collaboration with Microsoft, SoftBank Vision Fund and Abu Dhabi Global Market, has announced that two new partners, Techstars and Starburst, will join …
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Chinese giant eyes Abu Dhabi for $10bn industrial project
East Hope Group, which is headquartered in Shanghai, is the latest Chinese firm to eye Abu Dhabi as a Middle Eastern hub and a gateway to the region, Africa and Europe. Chinese manufacturing giant …
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Dubai: Always make sure you do this in the United Arab Emirates or risk serious insult
Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is a country which greatly appeals to many Britons as a holiday destination. That said, it’s easy for British holidaymakers to underestimate quite how …
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Trump bypasses Congress to push through arms sales to Saudis, UAE
the United Arab Emirates and Jordan without congressional approval, according to administration letters sent to senators and obtained by NBC News. “I have determined that an emergency exists which …
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