The event captured the interest of children, adults and families included interactive cricket-themed games like book cricket …
The Second UAE-India Partnership Summit 2024: A milestone in strengthening bilateral ties
India Partnership Summit 2024, organized by the International Business Linkage Forum (IBLF) in collaboration with the Dubai International Chamber, concluded successfully on December 18 in Dubai.This …
Dubai’s Highest Onshore Court Rules Unilateral Option Clause Unenforceable
Split or “asymmetric” arbitration clauses, commonly referred to as “unilateral option clauses” (“UOCs”), provide one party (or a group of parties, …
Bombay HC Upholds Customs Order Confiscating Gold Smuggled From Dubai By Airline Staffer And Brothers
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has refused to quash the Customs Commissioner’s order confiscating 36 gold bars (weighing 4197 grams) and Rs 2.85 lakh in cash from two brothers and an airline staffer …
Indus Entrepreneurs opens Dubai chapter
The Dubai chapter of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), a US-based global non-profit organisation that promotes entrepreneurship, was inaugurated by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …
UAE Fintech Gets $500 Million Asset-Backed Facility From Citi
Citigroup Inc. is extending $500 million to a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi’s Astra Tech, marking one of the largest single financing facilities secured by a United Arab Emirates-based fintech firm.
Indian businesses top new companies joining Dubai Chamber of Commerce
Indian investors continued to top the list of new non-Emirati companies joining the Dubai Chamber of Commerce during the first nine months of 2024. A total of 12,142 new India companies joined the …
Dubai Metro will run for 43 consecutive hours for New Year’s celebrations
The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) has revealed that the Dubai Metro system will operate for 43 consecutive hours for New Year’s celebrations …
DCT Abu Dhabi’s remarkable journey of growth: Hotels welcome 4.8mln guests, cultural events draw 21% more visitors
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is continuing its transformative journey of growth, with the emirate’s hotels welcoming 4.8 million guests and seeing …
Abu Dhabi adds 37,000 tourism jobs to workforce this year on visitor surge
Abu Dhabi added 37,000 jobs to its tourism sector in 2024 as more visitors flocked to the emirate’s hotels, restaurants and attractions amid increased investments in promotional campaigns globally.
Sharjah allocates 41% for infrastructure in its mega $11.4bln budget
This budget aims to foster financial sustainability, uphold a decent standard of living, and promote social welfare for all residents …
UAE Government unveils ‘Data Index’ to strengthen data governance
The index adheres to global best practices and standards in statistics and data management The UAE Government launched the ‘Data Index’, a benchmark developed to enhance government performance and …
Arab Health 2024 contributed $269.7m to Dubai economy: Informa
Tourism and hospitality key beneficiaries of Arab Health as accommodation spend during the 2024 event totalled more than $56.2m …
Sheikh Mohammed establishes Dubai Resilience Centre
The Dubai Resilience Centre.is aimed at reinforcing Dubai’s status as one of the world’s most agile cities in managing emergencies and disasters.
UAE Ministry announces amendments to ministerial decisions on tax groups
The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced amendments to existing Ministerial Decisions through the issuance of updated Ministerial Decision No. (301) of 2024 …
DOSC Winter Regatta & IRC Middle East Championships a big success
The Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) recently celebrated a spectacular weekend of competitive sailing, hosting the Winter Regatta and IRC Middle East Cha..
Egypt, Bahrain, UAE Agreements To Ease Customs Process
Egypt is gearing up to finalize two landmark agreements with Bahrain and the UAE in early 2025. These deals aim to drastically reduce customs clearance times for imports and exports to just a few …