the Dubai government’s recent decisions allow enough space to private sector players to operate without worrying about government-funded entities taking over too much of their business.
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Dubai’s The Palm island breaks world record for largest fountain
“This is an historic moment which further underscores our commitment to bringing new and unique experiences to the city for the benefit of all stakeholders,”, Omar Khoury, Managing Director of Nakheel …
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Food review: Open kitchen, full stomachs at Dubai’s Mercato Centrale
Dubai is no exception … Mercato Centrale at BurJuman looks to replicate the experience you’d find back in the old country brick for brick. Located on the mall’s prime Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed …
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UAE airlines win big at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2020
Emirates earned top spot at the awards by winning four accolades, including the coveted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ award for the seventh consecutive year. The excellence of the UAE’s airlines – Emirates …
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Dubai breaks world record for largest fountain
Story continues Before the pandemic crippled global travel, the aim was to reach 20 million this year. Dubai is now largely open for business and tourism, but infection rates have been rising in …
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Sharjah Ruler visits Al Suhub Rest House project in Khor Fakkan
The project will include water fountains, beaches, restaurant cafeteria, 90 car parking spaces, and other service amenities.
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Abu Dhabi reps anxious to welcome UFC back, say Etihad Arena will be ready for 2021 return
Dana White has made it clear the UFC is going to visit Abu Dhabi quite frequently, and local reps seem just fine with the idea.
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Public housing a priority on Abu Dhabi’s development agenda: Musanada
Abdulla Al Sahi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi General Services Company, Musanada, stated that public housing and providing citizens with decent lives are key priorities of the overall development agenda …
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IPL 2020: Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch report ahead of CSK vs MI
The second ‘El Clasico’ of IPL 2020 will take place this Friday in Sharjah. CSK had beaten MI by five wickets in the first game of IPL 2020. Chennai Super Kings have struggled to play with consistency …
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Work from Dubai – Dubai launches virtual working programme for overseas professionals
Director General of Dubai Economy says “further strengthens Dubai’s position as a global business hub.” Image courtesy: Menabytes.com Dubai ranks high on Global Happiness Index and No.1 in …
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Connecting UAE-Israel: PR firms take lead in cross business intiatives
The two agencies hope to connect both counties and encourage business partnerships and bilateral relationships …
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COVID-19: Three shops in Dubai given fines, 10 warned for not adhering to precautionary measures
Dubai: The Dubai Economy (DED … the DED tweeted on Thursday. No business, however, was ordered closed and, based on the field inspection conducted on Wednesday, DED’s Commercial Compliance …
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Dubai office sector see H1 growth; leasing activity ‘stable’
Leasing activity remained largely stable during the first half despite strong headwinds caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, stated Savills in the latest Dubai Office Report …
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750 businesses fully complied with COVID-19 guidelines: Dubai Economy
In a sign of steadily increasing commitment among commercial establishments to protecting public health and safety, inspections held by Dubai Economy yesterday showed … precautionary guidelines in …
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Sharjah cracks down on reckless quad bikers in camping zones
Sharjah downtown, with families hanging out along the Khalid Lake corniche’s gardens in the afternoon, with the Central Souq and downton’s skyscrapers in the background. UAE – Police patrols have been …
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Sharjah Film Platform to feature over 60 films from November 14
The Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) today announced an expanded programme for the third edition of its annual film festival, Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) which provides a vital platform for emerging and …
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In Dubai, oil-rich UAE sees a new wonder: A coal power plant
A new wonder is rising in the southern desert of Dubai against the backdrop of Persian Gulf beaches, but it’s not another skyscraper to grace the futuristic sheikhdom. Instead, it’s one of mankind’s …
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