Companies in Dubai ended a 12-month stretch of discounting in July as cost pressures mounted and the local economy powered ahead.
How Dubai Customs Found 3.7kg of Marijuana with This Passenger
Dubai Customs inspection officers at Dubai International Airport terminal 1 have seized 3.7kg of marijuana.An inbound African passenger arriving from an African country was attempting to smuggle in th …
Dubai’s business upturn belies traditional summer lull
In July, the Dubai PMI rose to 56.4 in July from 56.1 in June, underscoring the resilience of the non-energy private sector economy by showing the best performance …
Dubai: Passenger caught attempting to smuggle 3.7kg of marijuana inside vehicle spare parts
Dubai Customs inspection officers at Dubai International Airport terminal 1 have seized 3.7kg of marijuana. An inbound African passenger arriving from an African country was attempting to smuggle in …
Abu Dhabi-based IHC posts 121 percent jump in revenue to AED 21.93 billion in Jan-June 2022
The conglomerate’s net profit during the period rose 137 percent to AED 10.35 billion, compared to the first half of 2021 Abu Dhabi-based IHC posts 121 percent jump in revenue to AED 21.93 billion in …
Abu Dhabi Customs thwart attempt to traffic 2kg of cocaine
Inspectors found the substance in the lining of a woman’s suitcase Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Customs have thwarted an attempt to smuggle 2,051 grams of cocaine after suspecting it in a female …
Sharjah’s new four-day work week improved government performance, reduced accidents by 40%, study finds
Sharjah: Sharjah’s new four-day work week (Monday to Thursday) has positively impacted government work and employee productivity, a new study has found. The study was discussed on Tuesday during a …
Year of discounting ends in Dubai as firms feel inflation sting
While not as intense as in other parts of the world, inflation is percolating in the oil-rich Gulf. The UAE is among countries in the region that set aside billions of dollars in inflation relief Year …
Untested electric vehicles are being sold in UAE, official dealer says
One dealer said more than 40 had been sold in the past three months and were now being driven by happy customers. Another said a further 15 cars due to arrive in the next few days had almost sold out …
New Requirements For Abu Dhabi Mobile Slaughter Units
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), has issued a new resolution to organise the operation of Mobile Slaughter Units in Abu Dhabi.According to the resolution, MSU operators should …
New guidelines for speed management on Abu Dhabi roads
The Permanent Technical Committee of Abu Dhabi Technical Standards at the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) has issued Abu Dhabi Guidelines for Road Speed Management, which detail …
Passenger’s bid to smuggle cocaine foiled
The General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi foiled an attempt to smuggle 2,051 grammes of cocaine after the suitcase of a female passenger passed through the x-ray machines at the Abu Dhabi …
Dubai-based FinTech startup introduces crypto debit card
A blockchain startup in Dubai has introduced a crypto debit card that is linked to a cryptocurrency wallet. AlphaCard plans to take cryptocurrencies mainstream by offering a prepaid card that allows …
Kerala CM Vijayan helped UAE man flee, claims Swapna Suresh
Swapna Suresh claimed that the UAE national had arrived at the Kozhikode airport (north Kerala) on June 30, spent four days in the state and he was apprehended while going back. She alleged that the …
Fintechs gain global traction with facial biometric payments
In markets such as India, China, the United Arab Emirates and Brazil, more consumers and merchants are testing or deploying facial recognition as a way to authenticate transactions.
Passenger from Dubai held at IGI with 1,000 grams gold
An Indian passenger, who had flown in from Dubai, was found in possession of 1,000 grams gold worth over Rs 45 lakh, Customs officials said on Monday. The passenger reached at terminal number 3 on …
How much does it cost to set up a business, in the UAE 2022?
While there are several options available for entrepreneurs, an LLC or a Limited Liability Company on the mainland is a popular option in the UAE as it offers more operational flexibility, according …