The war in Gaza has cooled Israeli business activity with the United Arab Emirates, with the once-celebrated relationship now conducted away from public scrutiny amid anger in the Arab world over the …
Colm McLoughlin to step down as Executive Vice Chairman & CEO of Dubai Duty Free
Image Credit: DDF Dubai: After 55 years in the travel retail industry and … “I look forward to this next chapter of my career and working with the team to continue driving the business across our …
Engineer Wood Group rejects £1.4bn bid from Dubai rival; TSB to shut 36 branches – business live
which is pushing for a sale of the business, or a move of its stock market listing to the US. Franck Tuil, who founded Sparta in 2021, said in a recent letter to Wood’s board that he was “frustrated …
Meet Real Estate Tycoon Rizwan Sajan, Who Started His Business With Rs 1,000, Is Now Billionaire In Dubai
Sajan tried his luck again in Dubai, where he founded a trading firm in 1993. From there, he diversified his business portfolio, delving into building materials, sanitary solutions, home furnishings, …
Dubai welcomes 5.18mln global overnight visitors in Q1 of 2024
Dubai’s status as a global entertainment hub is being bolstered by new attractions and a year-round calendar of business, leisure, and sporting events, which continue to attract international tourists …
Dubai Duty Free CEO Colm McLoughlin to retire after 41 years
Under his leadership, Dubai Duty Free has grown dramatically over the past 4 decades during which business rose from $20 million (1984) to $2.16 billion (2023). Dubai Duty Free is the recipient of …
At Dubai South, the future takes shape now: Khalifa Al Zaffin
The executive chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South sets out in detail the ongoing mega development in the new city …
Middle East contracting heavyweight lands major Adnoc offshore deal
A leading Middle East-based engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) player has landed a $653.1 million contract from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) for work on multiple offshore …
Third Dubai FinTech Summit to be held in May 2025
The 2nd edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS) successfully concluded on Tuesday with announcement that the 3rd edition of the Summit will be held on 7th-8th May 2025. Organised by the Dubai …
Dubai Metro announces operations to resume at rain-affected stations from May 28
Currently, over 150 replacement buses continue to provide direct services on three routes during metro hours between Business Bay Metro Station to On Passive, Mall of the Emirates, Mashreq, Equity, …
If India imposes inheritance tax, super rich will move to no tax countries like Dubai: Economist Gautam Sen
Political economist and author Gautam Sen has said that Congress’ proposal to impose a wealth tax in India will lead to the country’s super rich, the Ambanis and the Adanis, moving their bases out to …
Dubai taxi fares increase in May after fuel price hike
The new per kilometre charge for taxis in Dubai now stands at Dh2.09, up from the previous rate of Dh1.97 per kilometre …
Takaful Bazaar To Showcase World’S First Embedded Takaful Platform At Dubai Fintech Summit 2024
Dubai, UAE, 7th May 2024, ZEX PR WIRE , Takaful Bazaar, a pioneering InsurTech startup based in the UAE, is excited to announce its participation in the prestigious Dubai International Financial Centre Dubai Fintech Summit 2024.
Etihad Airways is offering free hotel stays for passengers travelling via Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways is launching the ‘Abu Dhabi Stopover’ programme, offering free hotel stays to visitors passing through Abu Dhabi.
Etihad and Tourism officials launch free Abu Dhabi Stopover
Etihad Airways and UAE’s Department of Culture and Tourism have launched of Abu Dhabi Stopover turn a stopover into a free hotel stay.
Sharjah Police issue safety plea as boy, 7, dies after being locked inside vehicle
The death of a 7-year-old boy in Sharjah on Tuesday morning has led to police issuing a plea for parents to use official school buses or drive their children to school themselves. Police in the …
SCCI’s trade mission to India holds “Sharjah-India Business Forum” in Chennai
Dubai [UAE], May 8 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) embarked on the first leg of its trade mission to India as it organised the Sharjah-India Business Forum in the city …