Dubai-listed property developer Emaar said on Tuesday it had begun business development operations in China. The launch follows the company’s announcement of its expansion to the country in July …
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A walk through Dubai’s supercity of futuristic skyscrapers made me uneasy for any city that mimics its rapid development
The development has been aimed at one thing: becoming the Middle East’s Hong Kong or Singapore — an easy place to visit, spend money, and do business. But for those looking at Dubai and wishing their …
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An island hopping guide to Abu Dhabi
On one side was Abu Dhabi’s mainland — home of its famous mosque and Louvre museum. At the other? Al Hudayriat Island, an island that offers 600 meters (1,970 feet) of quiet beach. Al Hudayriat is on…
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Ghana, UAE trade volumes expected to hit $4 billion by end of 2018
The government’s flagship program, 1district-1factory needs support to bring it into fruition” he said. He encouraged the UAE business community to take advantage of the many opportunities created by …
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Pope to visit UAE in first-ever trip to Arabian Peninsula
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and the UAE’s vice president and prime minister, welcomed news of the pope’s visit. The visit “will strengthen our ties and understanding of e…
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Gulf News journalist wins excellence award
Image Credit: Chiranthana Cultural Forum Sharjah: A Gulf News journalist has won recognition in an annual media award instituted by an Indian cultural organisation in the UAE. Binsal Abdul Kader …
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China’s Cosco and Abu Dhabi Ports develop Khalifa to support Belt and Road initiative
The CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports said the company remains “good allies of all … So I’m pretty confident that that a good development will be seen in the next 90 days.” Got a confidential news tip? We want …
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Abu Dhabi Ports hopes for ‘huge’ trade boost from deal with China’s Cosco
The CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports said the company remains “good allies of all … So I’m pretty confident that that a good development will be seen in the next 90 days.” Got a confidential news tip? We want …
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On Business in Dubai: Where to Impress Clients
Whether you’re looking to strengthen an existing business relationship or make a strong impression on a potential client, there is no better city to do it in than Dubai. Over the past 20 years, Dubai …
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Starting a mobile business in the UAE; selling from a truck
Many people don’t realise that mobile businesses are not novel, to even this century. From fruit and toy vendors pushing around carts, girls with lemonade stalls and bullock carts selling fresh …
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UAE among global leaders for online shopping readiness, UN index shows
The UAE is the fourth most prepared developing economy for online commerce, according to a new index from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad). Unctad’s 2019 Business-to-Con…
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Asian Emerging Nations Cup: UAE players slam poor playing conditions in Karachi
PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani, who was in the city to watch the matches and meet the teams, didn’t react on criticism from UAE players. (This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto …
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Dubai’s ENOC to open 45 Saudi fuel stations
Dubai’s ENOC Group has said it will open 45 … boost tourism and infrastructure and enhance business and trade, our plan to expand our retail network by over 220 per cent in the next five …
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Boeing launches ‘longest range’ 777X business jet in Dubai
US plane manufacturer Boeing on Monday launched a business jet version of its 777X aircraft model at the Middle East Business Aviation Association Show (MEBAA) in Dubai. The company said the BBJ …
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UAE amnesty-seeker sells bags to clear Dh60,000 rent
Though she initially arrived at a thriving business run by her now estranged husband, a few financial misdemeanours, including a few bounced cheque cases, resulted in his deportation from the UAE Thou…
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ExecuJet Set for New Dubai South FBO and MRO
Since the opening of the new airport, business aviation companies have been either relocating their facilities, or in the case of ExecuJet, which has long had a presence in Dubai, establishing additio…
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Abu Dhabi to Slash Welfare for Citizens Who Won’t Work
Unemployed citizens in oil-rich Abu Dhabi will no longer be able to rely on generous state benefits while they hold out for their dream jobs. Jobless citizens, who can receive monthly unemployment pay…
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