Sheikh Maktoum’s proposal was refused by Highland Council in June but he took his appeal to Scottish government. Last week he gave £30k for local affordable housing.
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Foreign nationals permitted 100 per cent business ownership in the UAE
Reacting to the new law, Sachinn J Laala, CEO of Shopper marketing agency Liquid, a foreign investor in the UAE, says, “When it comes to starting a business in the UAE, local ownership restrictions …
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Sharjah introduces Austrian businesses investment opportunities across sectors
Sharjah’s array of highly diversified investment sectors that are the focus of Austrian businesses and entrepreneurs took centre stage at a recent event. The high-level virtual event titled …
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SAIF Zone, HFZA ink deal with Sharjah Municipality
Sharjah International Airport Free Zone (SAIF Zone) and Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) have jointly signed a MoU with Sharjah Municipality to support their digital transformation vision, enhance …
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Everything you need to know about Zayed Heritage Festival in Abu Dhabi
Here’s everything you need to know about Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival. Sheikh Zayed Heritage Festival is a cultural event held every year in in Al Wathba. Named in honour of the UAE’s founding …
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UAE eases limits on foreign ownership to attract investors
The United Arab Emirates has relaxed and removed a range of limits on foreign ownership of companies, state-run media reported Monday, in the country’s latest bid to boost its global status and …
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Sharjah decongests 11,000 drainage holes in a week ahead of rains
About 11,000 drainage holes were cleaned every week to prevent water logging as the Sharjah Municipality braced for the rainy season. Thabet Al-Tarifi, director-general of Sharjah City Municipality …
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Dubai expects economic boost from UAE golden visa extension
Dubai said the economic growth rate could increase by up to 1% because of plans by the United Arab Emirates to extend to more categories a “golden” visa system which grants 10-year residency in the …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai leads gains as markets cheer vaccine news
Major Gulf markets ended higher on Monday, as further encouraging news on the COVID-19 vaccine boosted investor sentiment, spurring optimism over a faster-than-expected global economic recovery. Nov …
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UAE’s first national rail network ‘has the potential to transform the economy’
In the Hajar Mountains between Dubai and Fujairah, engineers are blasting out a new frontier for the United Arab Emirates. Ton by ton, rock is making way for 16 kilometers of tunnel, which will one …
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5-day weekend: UAE private sector holiday announced for National Day
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation in UAE has announced a three-day paid holiday for all private sector establishments, institutions, and entities, from December 1 until December 3.
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UAE’s top contractor Khansaheb Investment expands restaurant portfolio
Khansaheb Lifestyle, a wholly owned subsidiary of Khansaheb Investment, the UAE’s foremost family business conglomerate and the owner of the longest standing contractor in the UAE is expanding its …
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Dubai-based Indian attacked with rod, looted by surgical mask wearing burglars
The 33-year-old Indian victim said he was sleeping at night when the electricity was cut off and was attacked later …
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3 day super sale offers up to 90 percent off big name brands
Held over the final weekend of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, big name brands as well as homegrown retailers are participating in the super sale, which will see prices tumble at over 1,500 outlets and s …
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Dubai to offer three-day super sale, with massive reductions across brands
Held over the final weekend of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, big name brands as well as homegrown retailers are participating in the sale, which will see reduced prices at over 1,500 outlets and stores …
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Black Friday sale in UAE begins with up to 90% discount
Starting today, the UAE’s brick-and-mortar retailer as well as online shopping platforms have launched Black Friday, also known as White/Yellow Friday sales, on a wide range of products with up to 90 …
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Israel cabinet approves visa exemption agreement with UAE
Israeli cabinet has approved visa exemption agreement with the UAE, allowing the UAE citizens to travel to the Jewish state without prior approval for visa. Bejamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel …
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