The Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker rose to 56 in January from 54.7 in … It also found that the volume of new business rose for the twenty-third straight month in January. On the selling price front, prices rose at the fastest pace in three years …
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Commodity experts tackle latest industry trends at the 5th Global Commodity Outlook Conference in Dubai
In his opening remarks, Omar Khan, Director of International Offices, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, said: “Our goal is to support the development of business and promote Dubai as an international business hub. Since 2012, we have been focused …
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PM Modi meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince; India, UAE sign 5 pacts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the two sides signed five agreements, including a historic pact awarding a consortium of Indian oil companies a 10 per cent stake in offshore …
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Five ways to innovate during UAE innovation month
Innovation has become such a buzzword in boardrooms across the world, including in the UAE, which launched the Year of Innovation … Innovation can also take place in a company’s: a) Business practices: For example, having new business models such …
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Ripple, the company behind cryptocurrency XRP, signs international payment deal with foreign exchange giant UAE Exchange
UAE Exchange joining Ripple’s RippleNet network for cross-border … Manghat described himself as “a big champion of Blockchain” in an interview with Arabian Business last October and said: “The average consumer may never know about blockchain, but …
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PM Modi meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; India, UAE sign 5 pacts
ABU DHABI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday as the two sides signed five agreements including a historic pact awarding a consortium of Indian oil companies a 10 per …
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PM Narendra Modi meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; India, UAE sign 5 pacts
India and UAE on Saturday signed five agreements related to the energy sector, railways, manpower and financial services. Abu Dhabi: Shortly after his arrival in UAE, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan …
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Abu Dhabi hospital performs life-saving surgery for new-born Emirati girl
Surgeons at Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children in Abu Dhabi have saved the life of a 48-hour-old Emirati girl who was born with twisted ovaries and bleeding due to a large twisted ovarian cyst, the third case of its kind in the world.
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Sharjah forum to discuss communication challenges
Sharjah: More than 2,500 experts and influencers are expected to attend the International Government Communication Forum 2018 (IGCF) being held in Sharjah under the theme ‘Digital Millennium … Where To?’. In keeping with its goals to pioneer best …
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American University of Dubai Student Wins UAE Qualifiers of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
The UAE chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s leading peer-to-peer network of successful business leaders today announced Shammi Kapoor, a student of the School of Business Administration, at the American University of Dubai …
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Dubai Holding Marks the End of 2017 With Record Achievements
continues to play a prominent role in developing Dubai as a world-class destination for tourism and business through supporting the Emirate’s diversification plan. Its initiatives, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al …
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UAE workers won’t need good conduct certificate to switch jobs
Expats that are already working in the UAE will not need to obtain a good behaviour certificate to change jobs, officials have said. The clarification will offer some relief to those that already have resident visas and were expecting a difficult process …
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UAE, Malaysia forge stronger ties
This includes Malaysia, which already enjoys decades of strong links with the UAE, officials at the UAE-Malaysia Business & Investment Forum in Kuala Lumpur said. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, the UAE Minister of Economy, noted that the relationship …
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Dubai Properties appoints new CEO
Dubai Properties is part of the Dubai Holding Group. It has a number of residential, retail and commercial developments, with projects located in areas ranging from Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) to Business Bay. They include Dubailand, Culture Village …
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Abu Dhabi transport department to conduct field study on traffic tolls
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Transport will soon roll out an integrated field study to determine the requirements and implementation of a traffic toll system, the department announced in a statement sent on Tuesday. It will then send its …
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Behind the scenes of Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry procurement setup
Following the completion of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi looks to preserve the region’s heritage, while embracing its future Established in October 2012, the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT …
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VAT sees UAE firm’s costs rise at sharpest pace since 2011
Read: UAE non-oil private sector growth hits 34-month high Nevertheless, companies saw a sharp rise in business activity in the form of new orders and increased job creation to its highest level since January 2017. Output charges also increased for the …
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