ABU DHABI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will train Somaliland security forces as part of a deal to establish a military base in the semi-autonomous region, Somaliland’s president said on Thursday. UAE government officials could not immediately …
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Bottled water in UAE safe for consumers, Esma says
However, Dubai Municipality is already in the process of rolling out a smart labelling and tracking system that will prevent harmful impacts of overused five-gallon water bottles, Gulf News has learnt. The smart system will make sure the five-gallon water …
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UAE bank funds $27m acquisition of UK business hub
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has arranged a financing deal to fund the acquisition of The Hub, located near Bristol in the United Kingdom for £19.35 million ($27 million) on behalf of a private Saudi-based client. The Hub at the Aztec West Business Park …
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Dubai ruler replaces long-standing Municipality head
UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the appointment of a new head of Dubai Municipality. Dubai Media Office confirmed the departure of current director general Hussain Nasser Lootah in a …
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UAE supermarkets to have month-long 50% sale
The UAE is to decrease the prices of most goods and food items by 50 per cent this month to coincide with the International Day of Happiness. The Ministry of Economy’s director of consumer protection told The National that prices will decrease “between …
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Sharjah students accused of triggering two fires in school
A number of students from a public Sharjah high school are facing arson charges for starting two fires on the school premises – suffocating students and school staff members. Both incidents happened last week within 48 hours, causing concerned authorities …
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Report: Dubai Tour and Abu Dhabi Tour to merge in 2019
The UCI will decide on the dates.” RCS, which organizes both the Dubai Tour and the Abu Dhabi Tour but does not own the races, offered no official comment on the news as of Wednesday afternoon.
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Abu Dhabi and Dubai Tours to merge in 2019
The website reported that a memorandum of understanding was signed by the Abu Dhabi and Dubai Sports Council on Wednesday, calling for a WorldTour race that will consist of seven stages and make a greater impact than two separate UCI races, the 2.HC Dubai …
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Dubai airport increases parking rates
“The changes to parking rates introduced at Dubai International in 2018 are the first in a decade,” the spokesperson told Gulf News. Rates have jumped generally for the first hour by Dh5 to Dh10 depending on the parking area at the airport, one of the …
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Dubai launches project to predict future of human health
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced plans for a Human Genome Project which seeks to upgrade skills among medical professionals and forecast the future of human health. It aims to perfect gene scanning to detect changes in the genes, chromosomes, and …
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With the luxury landscape changing, Emaar makes bold bet on Dubai Mall expansion
But with the pulling power of Dubai Mall, able to attract tourists and local residents alike, he said that Emaar shouldn’t have too much of a problem. Several analysts told Gulf News that Emaar had already signed up the majority of spaces on Fashion …
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Dubai’s DED, RERA to monitor real estate facilities
Additionally, the MoU will see the two parties coordinate to issue and impose fines Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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Newly-wed Dubai expat and wife among India forest fire victims
Dubai: A newly married Indian expat in Dubai and his wife were … They died of severe burns one day apart, his colleagues told Gulf News on Tuesday. Vivek, who went home for his first vacation after his wedding on November 24 last year, was among the …
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Dubai Industrial Park Hosts Executive MBA Students From Westminster College
… Industrial Park (DI), the industrial district within Dubai Wholesale City (DWSC), hosted a delegation of 25 Executive MBA students on a field trip from the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business at Westminster College in Salt Lake City in the United …
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DUBAI WORLD CUP News Roundup
DUBAI WORLD CUP: Mike Smith to Ride Forever Unbridled; DUBAI TURF / SHEEMA CLASSIC: Hori Brings the Big Guns; • DUBAI WORLD CUP: Mike Smith to Ride Forever Unbridled • DUBAI TURF / SHEEMA CLASSIC: Hori Brings the Big Guns • DUBAI GOLDEN SHAHEEN: Roy …
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UAE-Greek business forum explores trade and…
The UAE is keen to intensify its cooperation with Greece in many areas and explore trade and investment opportunities at the UAE-Greek Business Forum in Dubai. Addressing the forum, the UAE Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri said that non-oil …
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Dubai Media Camp will help tell UAE’s incredible story
Dubai: The Dubai Media Camp will help convey a comprehensive picture of the UAE’s incredible development journey to local and international audiences, according to Shaikha Latifa Bint Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Culture and …
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