Sharjah: Japan has been announced as this year’s guest of honour at Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which will run from October 31 to November 10 at Expo Centre Sharjah. SIBF’s …
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Dubai enables investors to start businesses from remote locations
Dubai: Investors globally will now be able to start their business in Dubai without having to be in the UAE, following an agreement between Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an …
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Dubai allows global investors to start business remotely
Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI) and the US-based Alliance Business Centres Network (ABCN) have partnered in a global-first move to enable investors globally to start their business in …
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UAE continues to drive the Arab world’s tech ambitions
And the UAE’s business environment is not immune to these restrictions. The National reported in May that problems include operating costs, such as licensing fees and high rents, as well as access to …
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UAE sees rents, sales prices decline across the country in Q3 – Asteco
Cities across the United Arab Emirates continued to see price and … as a result of new supply and limited “if not negative” business and employment growth, the firm said.
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UAE healthcare group Aster appoints new CEO for Medcare
André Daoud has been appointed to the Dubai-based role and will manage the Medcare hospitals and health clinics. Daoud previously served as the chief business officer at NEXtCARE, prior to which …
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UAE telcos can earn Dh12.11b from digitisation with 5G
Telecom operators in the UAE can capture potential revenues of … disrupting and creating new business models. 5G is an enabler of this transformation. Sukhdev Singh, vice-president at market …
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Dubai Chamber Seminar Examines Role of CSR in Driving Business Growth for SMEs
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted an informative seminar examining the role of CSR in driving business growth which provided a platform for Dubai-based SMEs to share knowledge …
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Dubai to see 5.5% growth in overnight tourists this year
Dubai is forecast to see 5.5 per cent growth … “With its dynamic range of tourism, leisure, lifestyle, hospitality and business offerings, the emirate continues to attract visitors from …
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Calling Female Entrepreneurs: Why The UAE Is The Place To Be
From a surge in female entrepreneur support groups to increased funding for new businesses, there’s never been a better time for a woman to start a business in the UAE. So, let’s break down three key …
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Emirates withdraws plans to operate Dubai-Mexico flights
Dubai: Emirates has dropped plans to operate … The airline said a thrice weekly service will not be good for the business, given the resource investment required for such a long-distance operation.
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UAE banks consider asking for easing of mortgage rules
The UAE Banks Federation’s retail banking committee … seek to take advantage of the price drop. “The mortgage business has been picking up. Prices have come down and prices are stabilising …
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Emirates drops plans to operate Dubai-Mexico flights
Dubai: Emirates has dropped plans to operate … The airline said a thrice weekly service will not be good for the business, given the resource investment required for such a long-distance operation.
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Abu Dhabi to have 30,000 extra school seats
Abu Dhabi: Tens of thousands of extra seats for students, doubling housing loans and thousands of new housing units are among the first phase of the Abu Dhabi Accelerators programme, the executive …
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Investors weigh exit from UAE school operator GEMS
A group of private equity investors, including Fajr Capital, Blackstone and Bahrain’s Mumtalakat, is weighing the sale of their combined stake in the emerging market business of UAE-based GEMS …
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Dubai’s Emirates launches two new ice TV channels
Dubai airline Emirates has added two new channels to its ice entertainment system that will promote activities in Dubai and the UAE. The channels will be available from December and will enable …
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Exclusive: HSBC UAE aims to hit $1bn revenues in next three to five years
HSBC UAE has put in place a three year-plan to grow its business and is open to beefing up assets as it looks to hit a $1 billion (Dh3.67bn) revenue target in the next three to five years, its chief e…
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