Latest 12-day edition offered 1.5 million titles from 2,213 publishers around the world Readers from 112 countries visited the fair during its 12-day run at Expo Centre Sharjah Image Credit: Supplied …
UAE tops Mena M&A activity in first nine months of 2022 even as overall deal value drops
Antonie Robertson The UAE remains the favoured investment destination for inbound investment, with 62 deals worth $7.4 billion during the first three quarters of 2022. Antonie …
Abu Dhabi Expects IPO Boom to Continue, With 11 Deals Next Year
Abu Dhabi will likely host three more IPOs this year and at least 11 in 2023, an official said, continuing a trend that’s made the Middle East a bright spot in an otherwise dour market for new share …
UAE business leaders optimistic about business prospects – KPMG survey
Business leaders in the UAE are bullish on the future with less than a quarter (24%) expecting a recession versus a majority (86%) of their global counterparts see an imminent economic downturn, …
Daniel Ricciardo handed Abu Dhabi grid penalty for first-lap Kevin Magnussen crash
Daniel Ricciardo has been given a three-place grid penalty and two penalty points on his Super Licence for being found to have caused his first-lap collision with Kevin Magnussen at Interlagos. The …
UAE: Retailers not allowed to hike prices of 9 basic commodities without approval
The UAE Cabinet has adopted a new pricing policy for basic consumer goods. Retailers are not allowed to hike the prices of nine basic commodities without a..
Dubai Customs recycles 22,436 counterfeit items for 24 brands
Within its efforts to combat counterfeiting and protect the environment and society from the hazards of counterfeit goods …
Abu Dhabi real estate: $5.729bn of property transactions in Q3
Abu Dhabi saw $5.729bn (AED21.04bn) of real estate transactions in Q3 says a report by the Department of Municipalities and Transport. Abu Dhabi real estate: $5.729bn of property transactions in Q3 …
Messi to show his magic in Abu Dhabi before World Cup
Abu Dhabi’s growing stature as a major international sports destination will be on full display this month as Lionel Messi and his star-studded Argentina become the latest stars to strut their stuff …
Parts of Abu Dhabi enveloped in fog
Provided by The National A foggy morning on the Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National . Fog enveloped parts of Abu Dhabi on Sunday morning, while there w …
UAE: Young Driver Kills Asian Expat In Hit-And-Run Accident On Sharjah Road
An Asian expat was killed on the spot in a hit-and-run accident in Sharjah earlier this week, the police said. The driver who fled the scene was arrested in 48 hours. The victim was trying to cross …
UAE tourism strategy to attract Dhs100 billion investment, says Sheikh Mohammed
Today, we approved UAE’s Tourism Strategy 2031. Our goal is to boost our competitiveness by attracting Dhs100 billion as additional tourism investments and welcome 40 million hotel guests in 2031.” …
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi concluded an outstanding action-focused fifth edition
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi, a global cultural forum organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, concluded its fifth edition last month. The three-day event, which was the first Summit …
Intense performances mark Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship opener
Running until Nov.19, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the ADWPJJC will bring together 5,000 athletes from more than a hundred nations to …
UAE: What are the business activities that allow 100 per cent foreign ownership? All you need to know
There are up to 3,000 business activities to choose from in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Dubai: In 2021, the UAE government amended its Commercial Companies Law and paved the way for full foreign ownership …
Abu Dhabi: From John Legend to a jazz concert, here’s a list of top events this weekend
Performance from a multi-award-winning musician, return of a popular family event, a culinary season and several activities are happening until Sunday acro..
Ashanti to headline Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-party
Her headline spot should cap off a huge weekend, and comes straight off the back of her latest feature ‘Baby’ with UK rapper Aitch. F1 in Abu Dhabi is always a massive event full of incredible parties …