His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has committed Dhs100 million towards the first phase of a project aimed at mitigating fires in …
UAE: Buildings to have fire-resistant claddings in Sharjah
A new project announced in Sharjah will see facades of buildings replaced with fire-resistant claddings. The Ruler of Sharjah has approved Dh100 million to start the first phase of the project that …
Sharjah Ruler commits $27.2mln to combat tower fires
The project’s objective is to replace the combustible aluminum facades of these towers with non-combustible ones …
UAE bourses end higher on hope of Fed rate hike pause
Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ended higher on Monday on the expectation that the U.S. Federal Reserve is nearing the end of its monetary policy tightening cycle.
‘A massive record-breaker’: A plot of sand the size of half a football field just sold for $34 million on a luxury Dubai island
The Jumeriah Bay Island sand plot is half the size of a football field, and netted PrettyLittleThing founder Umar Kamani more than 242% profit.
Indian company eyeing Dubai schools in $1 billion investment
JV Ventures also keen on Bahrain and Oman as it plans to buy 12-15 schools and then lease it to operators in Middle East and Far East Indian company eyeing Dubai schools in $1 billion investment …
Dubai sand plot sells for record-breaking $34m
Dubai land sold for a national record AED5,100 per square foot Dubai sand plot sells for record-breaking $34m Dubai, Dubai real estate, Jumeirah Bay Island, Knight Frank Real Estate …
Dubai Customs continues goods clearance services 24/7, 365 days a year
Dubai Customs announced that its customs services, including customs declarations, clearance of goods, and inspection, operate 24/7, 365 days a year, without any interruption, even on holidays and …
UAE announces new major reforms to corporate tax law, reveals exempted entities
Under the new cabinet decision, certain organisations and companies in the UAE will be exempted from paying the mandatory corporate tax. UAE announces new major reforms to corporate tax law, reveals …
Things to do in the UAE this week: West Side Story, Bred Abu Dhabi and more
Eid holidays may be over, but the UAE’s events calendar is still busy. Some of the highlights this week include West Side Story at Dubai Opera, and the first neo-culture festival in the region, Bred …
Young UAE residents are increasingly buying boats. Here’s why
Vehicles tugging private boats on the roads is a common sight in the UAE. Waters off the country get pretty busy, especially over the weekends, as resident..
Public benefit entities exempt from corporate tax law: UAE Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance has announced a new UAE Cabinet decision relating to qualifying public benefit entities whereby Public benefit entities are exempted …
Informa Markets And Imarest UAE Partner To Develop A Globally Competent Maritime Workforce And Drive The UAE’s Progress
Informa Markets and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology UAE (IMarEST UAE) announced a strategic partnership for the upcomi …
UAE’s outsourcing services market to hit $6.8bn in 2023
The total spending by UAE-based organizations on outsourcing services from local and offshore providers was estimated at over $4.8 billion in 2018 and is now expected to reach $6.8 billion this year …
Fancy visiting Istanbul or Abu Dhabi for free? Here’s how!
How does the chance of ticking two destinations off your bucket list for free sound? Here’s how you can visit Istanbul or Abu Dhabi for free.
UAE banks team up to help SMEs amid $30bn finance support pledge
UAE financial institutions team up to offer SME funding UAE banks team up to help SMEs amid $30bn finance support pledge SME, SME financing, SME funding, SME lending, SMEs, SMEs in the UAE, SMEs in …
Eid begins; UAE Golden Visa update; major Saudi customs change, Kuwait plans to cancel expat permits – 10 things you missed this week
Top UAE, Saudi, Kuwait news and stories you need to read this week Eid begins; UAE Golden Visa update; major Saudi customs change, Kuwait plans to cancel expat permits – 10 things you missed this week …