Over the decades, the bank has grown significantly and plays a crucial role in empowering the emirate of Sharjah as a leading contributor to the UAE Federation, which has boosted growth in the region. With the emergence of the UAE's stock markets ... ( read original story ...)
Overcast skies for Bitcoin, but Blockchain is taking the UAE by storm
... Blockchain Challenge saw 21 start-ups fly into Dubai from 19 cities – to pitch their best and brightest blockchain ideas – several of which are now being piloted around the city. The National Bank of Dubai (NBD), has become the first bank in the ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Police seize counterfeit ink cartridges worth Dh3.2 million
Dubai: Dubai Police have seized counterfeit ink cartridges of printers worth Dh3.2 million and arrested seven suspects. The illegal consignment was seized from an apartment in Naif area, an official told Gulf News. Lieutenant-Colonel Omar Mohammad Bin ... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi comedy club balances humour with discretion
Abu Dhabi: After making regular trips to Dubai to perform their stand-up comedy routines, two residents in Abu Dhabi decided to start their own comedy club in the capital and, in turn, provide a platform for stand-up comedians in Abu Dhabi to show ... ( read original story ...)
What To Expect From The UAE’s New Business Ownership Rules
You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. When it comes to starting a business in the UAE, local ownership restrictions are perhaps the number one issue that leaves foreign entrepreneurs scratching their heads. ( read original story ...)
UAE- DFSA signs MoU with Astana Financial Services Authority
DUBAI, 21st June, 2018 (WAM) -- The Dubai Financial Services Authority, DFSA, today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with the Astana Financial Services Authority, AFSA. The MoU was signed in the Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC ... ( read original story ...)
UAE- REST – Does it spell the end of the property broker?
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) On May 29, the director-general of the Dubai Land Department, Sultan Butti bin Mejren, announced the Real Estate Self Transaction (REST) platform. Part of the announcement read "the complete digital management of real estate ... ( read original story ...)
Blockchain for UAE biz: Transformational blockbuster or ‘slow burn’?
These anomalies still need to be ironed out. For many businesses in the UAE, the answer will be 'not yet'. Ultimately, there is no doubt that blockchain is a disruptive technology which has the potential to transform industries across the region. ( read original story ...)
UAE- Overcoming challenges to develop tech innovation hubs
The focus on innovation has quickly spread in the entire nation and the establishment of technology innovation hubs has become a critical facilitator of the vision. During this year's UAE Innovation Month, the government launched the Innovation Hub ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Smart City Innovation Conference to be held in Shanghai
Dubai: The latest developments in urban technology will be under the spotlight at the forthcoming Dubai Smart City Innovation Conference, being organised by the Smart Dubai Office (SDO) in Shanghai, China, on June 24-27. The conference offers a platform to ... ( read original story ...)