The total value of Abu Dhabi’s trade in pearls, precious stones and precious metals hit Dh6.2 billion during the first seven months of this year, which is approximately equal to the value registered for 2016. The trade in pearls and precious stones in the …
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Rewriting the UAE’s rule book: Essam Al Tamimi
The last time Arabian Business met veteran UAE lawyer Essam Al Tamimi, in 2015, he was lamenting the country’s “outdated” legal system and calling for much of its decades-old legislation to be revised. Among his bugbears were that residents and …
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DMCC: India businesses look to Dubai as expansion hub
Dubai: DMCC, the Government authority on trade, enterprise and commodities in Dubai, has said that India’s business community is increasingly looking to Dubai as a hub to expand their business and grow internationally, as it concluded its weeklong …
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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News
Among her amenities is a spa therapy room, an outdoor sundeck cinema, two Jacuzzis and a 21m/69ft water slide to entertain up to 32 guests. The expansive main salon is a vibrant and contemporary space designed for effortless entertaining and relaxation …
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Abu Dhabi Ports Orders 3 New Tugs from Damen, Sanmar
Port developer and operator Abu Dhabi Ports ordered three new tugboats during the Seatrade Offshore Marine & Workboats Middle East 2017 (SOMWE) held in Abu Dhabi from September 25 to 27. The new tugs are said to be equipped with “the latest technology …
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B Conference Abu Dhabi presents “DreamTeam” as the General Sponsor of the Conference
Abu Dhabi will host a one-day Blockchain Conference that brings … as well as a constant stream of news plus coverage from attending some of the most prominent events within the sector.
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More Than 1.5 Million Titles and 2,600 Events at Sharjah International Book Fair 2017
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171005005780/en/ General picture from Sharjah International Book Fair 2016 (Archived) (Photo: Sharjah Book Authority) Being organised by the Sharjah …
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States in Indian diplomacy: when Sharjah ruler visited Kerala
The outcome of the Sharjah ruler’s Kerala visit shows why more needs to … A subsequent tweet by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj carried the news of the amnesty, but did not mention the role played by the Chief Minister of Kerala, leading …
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Jacob Tremblay to attend Sharjah Children’s Film Festival
Canadian child actor Jacob Tremblay, best known for his role in Room, will be one of the guests at the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF), to be held from October 8 to 13. Tremblay, 11, us best known for his role as Jack Newsome in …
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Sharjah CP joins maiden Learning Difficulties meet
SHARJAH: Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi … It also shares experiences and scientific researches Some local news is curated – Original might have been posted at a different date/ time! Click the source link for details.
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UAE ambassador touts Open Skies pact during visit to Boeing’s North Charleston campus
The visit was a chance for Boeing officials to show the ambassador how its 787 Dreamliner planes are assembled and highlight the $150 billion worth of business the aerospace giant has done with the UAE over the past decade. Otaiba praised the Open Skies …
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India’s Malabar Gold to use Dubai as production base for overseas push
The Dubai plant will be built on 20,000 square metres at a location … If we create the community-themed concepts they are used to in UAE, we can win their business. “We do not want to be exposed to just the jewellery business for future growth.
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Sharjah Crown Prince attends Learning Difficulties Conference
Sharjah: Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, on Wednesday attended the first Learning Difficulties Conference, entitled, “For a Better Education”, at Al Qasimia University Theatre. The two-day …
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UAE residents now avoid this big credit card mistake, says study
Dubai: When it comes to using credit cards, it appears that most UAE consumers have smartened up and learned to avoid at least one major blunder that can lead to mounting debt levels. A new study on consumer behaviour in UAE found that the majority (70 per …
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An “Anti-Cupcake” Dubai Startup Is Taking A Bite Out Of The Food Delivery Business
When Raki Phillips quit career in the hospitality industry on the lookout for a startup idea close to four years ago, he realized he’d hit pay dirt when he homed in on a niche “anti-cupcake” dessert delivery business, with a tech platform, to satisfy …
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Could blockchain run a city state? Inside Dubai’s blockchain-powered future
Earlier this year, Dubai announced its intention to turn itself into the first blockchain-powered government in the world by 2020. These ambitions are part of the emirate’s goal of becoming a global business hub, with next-generation technology playing a …
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11 business lunch deals in Dubai for under Dhs100
Are you incredibly busy and important? Well, of course you are. But no matter how full your schedule, you can always find time for a lunch break. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to mean bringing stale sandwiches from home. Or even ordering Deliveroo to …
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