In its initial phase, Samana Holidays will target 500 units and turn them into holiday homes (serviced apartments) for short-term rentals to permit tourists, visitors, holiday-makers and layovers for …
Remittance thru hundi from UAE growing
A fact finding mission has found that the popularity of hundi over banking channel is growing for sending remittance home while economists blame negligence …
UAE: Ex-Indian cricketer Sreesanth to meet residents at church harvest in Abu Dhabi
After a gap of two years, thousands of Christian expats in Abu Dhabi are gearing up to celebrate an in-person annual harvest festival – a traditional event marked with prayers and feast from fresh …
How European VAT decisions could impact UAE businesses
Written agreement concerning the supply of goods or services, between two VAT-registered persons, could be regarded as a tax invoice for recovering input credit …
Dubai Customs wins three renowned IdeasUK 2020 awards
Dubai Customs won three new international awards at the 35th International Conference – IdeasUK, held in Birmingham, UK on 9 and 10 November …
80% sale, fireworks, free boat ride: Here’s a list of things happening in Abu Dhabi
There are a host of fun activities, amazing shopping deals, spectacular fireworks, a new avenue for sports and recreation, thrilling World Cup football action and lot more things to look out for in …
Abu Dhabi GDP expands 11.2pc in H1 on robust non-oil activities
Chairman Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa said: “Economy’s positive growth rates in Abu Dhabi reflect the profound strength and succes …
Para Triathlon history made in Abu Dhabi with first ever Para Triathlon Mixed Relay
For the first time ever in the sport, a Para Triathlon Mixed Relay was held on Saturday morning, part of the programme of the World Triathlon Championship …
Free Trade Agreement: Series of steps underway to promote India-UAE trade pact to boost exports, says official
India’s exports to the UAE rose by 12.5 per cent to USD 12.67 billion in June-October 2022. Imports during the period have increased by 21 per cent to USD 22.2 billion, Joint Secretary in the …
Dubai’s 3 day super sale starts Friday
Taking place just twice in the year, the 3 Day Super Sale is an amazing opportunity for residents and visitors to shop for up to 90 per cent off on all their favourite brands. Throughout the three …
India, UAE central banks discussing bilateral trade in rupee and dirham to cut transaction cost
The development was followed after in July, the Reserve Bank asked banks to put in place additional arrangements for export and import transactions in Indian rupees in view of the increasing interest …
Abu Dhabi bans trucks and buses from roads
Heavy vehicles banned from entering Abu Dhabi island during celebrations Abu Dhabi bans trucks and buses from roads Abu Dhabi, traffic, traffic congestion Transport …
Series Of Steps Underway To Promote India-UAE Trade Pact To Boost Exports, Says Official
The commerce department in association with the Embassy of India in the UAE is taking a series of steps such as organising buyer-seller meets and encouraging states to organise road shows there to …
India, UAE Central Banks Hold Talks On Rupee, Dirham Trade
The central banks of both the countries will discuss the standard operating procedures and modalities, India’s Ambassador to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir said.
Dubai bourse falls to extend weekly losses, Abu Dhabi dips
Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates ended lower on Friday, with the Dubai index posting its second weekly loss on economic growth concerns, while the Abu Dhabi index eased.
Abu Dhabi’s Hayvn considers bid for collapsed FTX payments business
Abu Dhabi Global Market-regulated virtual asset trading platform Hayvn is considering a formal bid for the acquisition of collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX’s payments business, the company said on …
AGDA celebrates the 51st UAE National day with the diplomatic community in Abu Dhabi
The event included various heritage competitions and activities that introduced the participants to the Emirati folklore …