Plans are underway to increase investment and upgrade technology Recent Dubai Government initiatives to boost investment and cut costs will underpin further improvements in Dubai’s economy The latest business confidence survey conducted by the Department …
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How urban efficiency can help create the UAE of the future
According to Business Monitor International, power demand is expected to increase throughout the UAE between 2012 and 2021, with projected consumption growth of 5.6 per cent. Considering the economic and environmental fluidity, the UAE should aim to keep …
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Redundancies and restructures in the UAE
Redundancy dismissals within the UAE are particularly challenging decisions to take … into redundancy procedures are transferring staff into different roles within the business, moving staff around their regional or global offices where capacity is …
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Deal signed to develop two new MGallery hotels in Dubai
… with Khamas Group of Investments for the opening of two upper upscale lifestyle properties in Dubai – MGallery Dubai Business Bay and MGallery Bur Dubai. Bader Mohamed Yousuf Bukhamas, chairman of Khamas Group of Investment Companies said: “We are …
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Abu Dhabi office rents fall as companies continue to consolidate
Its latest Abu Dhabi Commercial Market Report – 2018 highlighted that international … 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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Abu Dhabi non-oil trade hits $3.38bn
Saudi Arabia topped the list of the emirate’s trade partners with Dh300 million worth of exports received from Abu Dhabi, a Wm news agency report said. According to the figures, the value of exports during January 2018 increased to Dh2 billion, up 32.9 …
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Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade amounts to AED 12.4 billion in January
Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign merchandise trade in January stood at AED 12.4 billion, according to figures released by the Statistics Centre. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia comes on top of the emirate’s trade partners’ list with AED 300 million worth of exports …
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UAE ambassador meets Greek businessmen
Athens: Mohammad Mir Abdullah Al Raisi, UAE Ambassador to Athens, met on Thursday with a group of Greek business leaders, representing different industrial and business sectors. During the meeting, Abdullah Al Raisi highlighted the opportunities offered by …
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Video: Indian woman killed, buried in Sharjah house
Major-General Saif Al Ziri Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, confirmed to Gulf News that a missing person report was received from the woman’s brother, who told police that he used to speak to his sister daily but one day, she stopped …
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Tanzania-UAE forum explores partnership prospects
Investors and companies in Dubai were called to take advantage of the attractive business opportunities in Tanzania at the Tanzania-UAE Business & Investment Forum today (April 26) in Dubai, UAE. The high-level forum, hosted at the premises of the Dubai …
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Dubai Chamber Workshop Examines Best Practices in Sustainability Reporting
For his part, Dr. Belaid Rettab, Senior Director of Economic Research and Sustainable Business Development Sector at Dubai Chamber, explained that the training sessions complemented the efforts of Dubai Chamber’s Centre for Responsible Business to …
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Abu Dhabi probes appointment of baby as Happiness Exec
The Public Prosecution Office of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department on Wednesday summoned a … The general prosecution said in a statement carried by state news agency WAM that the footage, which went viral on social media, indicated that the baby has …
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Dubai Business Women Council holds workshop on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies
DUBAI, 25th April, 2018 (WAM) — The Dubai Business Women Council, in cooperation with the American University in Dubai, has organised a workshop at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. The workshop is …
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Dubai ‘Virtual Hotel’ Start-Up Raises USD$4m to Drive Major Growth Plan
MaisonPrive, a ‘virtual hotel’ operator that offers luxury apartments and villas to business and leisure visitors to Dubai, today Wednesday, announced private strategic investment of USD$4 million as part of a major plan for growth. The investment is the …
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Dubai Tourism Wins ATM Stand Award
Dubai Tourism claimed the Best Stand for Doing Business at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Best Stand Awards. Recognised for creating a busy B2B atmosphere, Dubai Tourism boasted a well-planned and easily navigable layout with a good presentation …
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40 UAE firms bag business excellence award
As many as 40 companies across the UAE have been awarded Dubai Quality Award (DQA), Dubai Human Development Award (DHDA) and Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES) for their outstanding pursuit of excellence during 2017. Held under the patronage of His …
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Dubai South in push to attract investors
The initiatives are in line with the plan announced by the Dubai government earlier this month to stimulate economic growth and reduce the cost of doing business in the emirate. Dubai South said in a statement its initiatives will be implemented immediately.
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