China and the United Arab Emirates signed a raft of financial, business and trade agreements during a visit by President Xi Jinping to the UAE, underscoring energy-hungry Beijing’s rapidly growing int…
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Dubai economy hits rough patch as geopolitics limit business opportunities
Dubai: In Dubai’s posh Jumeirah Beach Residence district, luxury apartment rents are down about 15 percent from a year ago – a sign, some fear, that the wealthy emirate’s recipe for economic success i…
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UAE to deepen energy partnership with China
“China is the world’s largest growth market and we are keen to explore mutually beneficial opportunities, along the full hydrocarbon business value chain, in both the UAE and China,” Dr Sultan Ahmad A…
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UAE’s $8 Billion Tech Industry Presents Extensive Growth Opportunities for Chinese Businesses
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With a thriving technology sector, deepening bilateral ties with China, and recent announcements by the UAE Cabinet to allow 100 percent foreign ownership …
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Video: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in the UAE
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the UAE on Thursday evening for a three-day state visit. The President, who is accompanied by his wife Peng Liyuan, is on his first international state visit si…
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UAE turns red as it prepares for Chinese President’s visit
The UAE is getting ready to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is due to arrive on Thursday for a three-day state visit. This will be his first visit to a foreign country since he was re-electe…
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Dubai Business Bay tunnel to open on Friday
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will open a 420m tunnel as part of the Parallel Roads improvement project on Friday. The tunnel, providing a left-turn from Happiness Street to Al Meydan St…
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Dubai to receive ‘region’s largest Chinatown’
Dubai: Dubai-based developer Emaar will build a Chinatown within the retail district of Dubai Creek Harbour, it said Wednesday. In a statement, Emaar said it would be the region’s largest such Chinese …
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Now You Can Start a Business in Dubai Mainland for 30,000 AED
For a person looking to turn a groundbreaking idea into a profitable organization, every penny counts towards breaking even! There are many factors that contribute to a business setup, but the initial …
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Abu Dhabi firm enters new offer for Abraaj unit
A unit of Abu Dhabi Financial Group has made a fresh offer for the rights to manage Abraaj Group’s funds, challenging a bid from Cerberus Capital Management, according to people familiar with the matt…
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Abu Dhabi Firm Is Said to Challenge Cerberus Bid for Abraaj Unit
A unit of Abu Dhabi Financial Group has made a fresh offer for the rights to manage Abraaj Group’s funds, challenging a bid from Cerberus Capital Management LP, according to people familiar with the m…
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Dubai’s Emaar to sell $1.4bn of assets – report
which is about 30 per cent owned by the Dubai government told the FT in a statement that it was regularly considering finance options to streamline its business. Sources told the publication that amon…
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New Chinese radio station launched in Dubai
we are confident that Chinese leisure and business travelers will all feel more welcome and engaged in Dubai.” The launch of Hala China and the new radio station come even as the UAE prepares for an o…
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Business TV giant CNBC plans new studio at Nasdaq Dubai
CNBC, the world’s number one business and financial news network, has announced the expansion of its Middle East operations with a new studio set to open in October at Nasdaq Dubai. The network will u…
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UAE, Alberta to boost trade ties
Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry, has visited Calgary in Canada’s western Province of Alberta from July 8-11 to attend the inaugural Canada-UAE Business Cou…
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Nawaz, Maryam land at Abu Dhabi, reach hotel
At Abu Dhabi airport, Nawaz and Maryam were recieved by officials … 6:16 pm today (Pakistan time). According to the Dunya News, security agencies and traffic police have worked out plans to execute …
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Alberta to hire trade specialist in United Arab Emirates
Alberta is seeking to hire a trade representative in the United Arab Emirates as Canada’s energy-rich province looks to bolster its business in the Middle East. The provincial government said Wednesda…
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