A Dubai trade licence currently costs roughly somewhere between AED15,000 and 50,000 and is valid for one year, although this could vary depending on which free zone a business is operating in. Every …
Biggest Gulf bank QNB first-quarter net profit rises 7%
Qatar National Bank (QNB) reported a 7% rise in first-quarter net profit, the Gulf’s biggest bank by assets said in a statement on Monday.
Abu Dhabi: Fans mock Ronaldo with Messi chants as he gets red card in Super Cup
Thanks to second half goals from Brazilian striker Malcolm and Saudi’s World Cup star Salem Al Dawsari, Al Hilal were in cruise control when Ronaldo imploded in the 86th minute, l …
UAE’s military modernisation escalates amidst regional unrest
T he United Arab Emirates (UAE) is witnessing a surge in defence expenditure, signalling a comprehensive modernisation drive aimed at fortifying its military capabilities amidst escalating regional …
Brazil continues domination of UAE chicken market
The presence of Brazilian-owned processing facilities in the UAE also raises Brazil’s competitiveness. For example, Brazil Foods, which exports chicken meat and describes itself as “the world’s …
The Saudi Demarche: Measuring the Kingdom and the UAE’s Relative Success
For every opinion praising Saudi progress, another underscores the advances the UAE has made. A range of lawyers at major firms gave their views. Whoever you speak to in legal circles in the Gulf …
A Megamansion in Dubai’s Swanky Emirates Hills Community Sells for $40.2 Million
In the latest example of Dubai’s thriving luxury real estate market, a 19-bedroom megamansion in the city’s prestigious gated golf community of Emirates Hills has sold for US$40.2 million. The villa, …
Beloved Madinat Jumeirah restaurants folly and Publique to close
After seven years, both restaurants will cease operations at the end of April… They’ve been a duo of stalwart restaurants on the Madinat Jumeirah dining scene for seven years, but Publique and folly …
‘Marriage of the year’: Love birds Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant shop at Dubai mall amid tight security [Watch]
The adorable couple were seen entering the mall in an orange Rolls Royce Cullinan Black Badge amid tight security.
Chrissy Teigen Sleeps in Dubai Airport With Family Amid Long Delays: ‘Hour 5 at the Airport’
Teigen, 38, shared a video via her Instagram Story on Monday, April 8, of herself sleeping at an airport in Dubai amid a lengthy flight delay. “Hour 5 at the airport,” she captioned the video, which …
Dubai to set up judicial body to resolve DIFC and domestic court conflicts
Dubai will set up a new body to resolve jurisdictional conflicts between Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts and the domestic courts in a move lawyers say will streamline the justice …
US partnership helps UAE achieve soaring success in space
Much of the UAE’s success in space is tied to its partnership with the United States, and is a “testament to humanity’s potential when united in a common purpose,” Emirati astronaut Sultan Saif Al …
UAE: Du network down? Hundreds of users report outage
A disruption in the Du telecom network has left thousands of users in the UAE facing network issues, with many reporting outages on Tuesday evening. “The trouble started an hour ago. I tried to play …
Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 moon sighting highlights: Shawwal crescent NOT sighted in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE. Eid on April 10
Amid cloudy weather and upcoming total solar eclipse, Muslims in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE could sight Shawwal crescent moon. Eid on April 10 During the total solar eclipse tonight, the sun will …
Incredible video shows Dubai’s artificial rain that’s used to combat high temperatures
The United Arab Emirates uses cloud seeding to create rainfall and help to combat its incredibly high temperatures …
Abu Dhabi’s BAPS Hindu Mandir Bridges Faiths With Ramadan Event, Receives Applause From Arab Leaders (WATCH)
In a bid to foster communal harmony and interfaith dialogue, the newly inaugurated BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, UAE, organised a special cultural …
UAE confirms first day of Eid Al Fitr: Where to watch fireworks in Abu Dhabi
Residents eagerly prepare to celebrate the festival with their loved ones, rushing to purchase last-minute Eidiya gifts as markets and malls bustling with shoppers …