On September 6 and 7, the French dining temple, Bord Eau, will host an exclusive Four Hands Dinner featuring none other than Michelin-starred maestros Nicolas Isnard and Ludovic Turac. Yes, you read …
Ex-dividend, poor earnings weigh on Dubai; Abu Dhabi slightly higher
Dubai’s stock market closed flat on Friday for a second straight day, while rising oil prices and global recovery pushed Abu Dhabi’s benchmark index higher.
Dubai Customs completes radiation safety assessment of container scanning devices in record time
The aim was to ensure the health and safety of the department’s employees, particularly those working in customs inspection …
Saudi Banks Team up with Beehive to Create New Lending Platform
The Kingdom’s Social Development Bank and Gulf International Bank (GIB) have teamed up with fintech company Beehive to offer firms funding between SR100,000 ($27,000) and SR3 million.
UAE temporarily suspends 32 gold refineries for AML/CTF lapses
The UAE ministry of finance said its inspections of the refineries uncovered 256 violations, eight for each refinery.
Dubai PCFC records robust financial performance, growth for 2023
Dubai Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has announced strong financial results for the fiscal year 2023, reporting total revenues of A …
‘Losing Dh1 million won’t compare to losing my first salary’: UAE multi-millionaire who started as blue-collar worker
He began his career at 17, handling heavy construction fabrication for cement and oil plants and later as a labourer on India’s thermal power plants …
Pinoy commercial photographer goes solo, becomes one of Dubai’s renowned lensmen
A Pinoy photographer who has done the rounds of shoots with high-end models has taken a leap of faith to open his own business and become one of Dubai’s renowned lensmen in the field.
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways reports surge in first-half profit
Etihad Airways reported a 48% increase first-half profit on Thursday, helped by an increase in passenger and cargo revenue, ahead of possible stock market listing of the Abu Dhabi carrier.
Abu Dhabi police urge drivers to move broken-down cars to safety or face fines
Abu Dhabi Police have released footage of a serious road crash to remind motorists to park in a safe spot if their vehicles break down. The video captures a car slamming into a vehicle parked on the …
Home-grown fintech closer to gaining UAE licence
Sav, a UAE-born fintech, received an in-principle approval for a Category 4 licence from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). This key milestone will enable Sav to provide consumers with …
Disney On Ice Skates Its Way to Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena This October
The figure-skating performance will feature popular Disney characters from beloved features like ‘Moana’ and ‘Frozen’.
Dubai to Host UAE-Russia Investment Forum Next October
Dubai will host the UAE-Russia Investment Forum 2024 on the first of October. The one-day event will take place at the Millennium Dubai Hotel and will witness wide international and regional …
20 Summers, One Abu Dhabi: One Summer Isn’t Enough to Experience It All!
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 08 August 2024: The most unique summer vacation recently took place, with Experience Abu Dhabi inviting 20 people named ‘Summer’ from around the world for the trip of a lifetime in …
Dubai’s four-day working week could be a ‘win-win proposition’, employment experts say
Dubai’s new trial of a four-day working week for select government staff has the potential to boost productivity and encourage the private sector to follow suit, employment experts have told The …
Sav receives in-principle approval for Category 4 license in the UAE
“We are delighted to receive this in-principle approval,” said Purvi Munot, CEO of Sav. “Many of the UAE’s mass-affluent grapple with fragmented finances spread across multiple platforms, leading to …
Ripple shifts focus to Dubai’s DIFC for XRP expansion as SEC lawsuit ends
Ripple Labs, the blockchain pioneer that has finally overcome the SEC v. Ripple debacle, is partnering with Dubai’s DIFC innovation hub to accelerate blockchain and digital asset development in the …