The UK government has launched a new investigation into the takeover of the Telegraph Media Group backed by the United Arab Emirates, prolonging the uncertainty over the newspaper group’s future.
UAE: Endangered species of sharks, stingrays released into the ocean
A species each of stingrays and sharks – both considered threatened or endangered – was released into the Arabian Gulf on Thursday …
Dubai’s billionaire ruler Sheikh Mohammed lodges plans to build an EIGHTH house on his Highland estate for visiting family and friends
The billionaire ruler of Dubai has lodged plans to build an eighth house on his Highland estate – weeks after lodging plans for the seventh. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum wants to erect a five …
Sharjah fire: Pakistani mother, children to be released from hospital soon
The two Pakistani children – 9-year-old Asma Imran Khan and 6-year-old Ahmed Imran Khan – who were admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in a Sharjah hospital along with their mother after the …
UK took ‘proportionate’ steps over Vodafone’s Abu Dhabi shareholder -minister
Britain said it had put in place “proportionate measures” to alleviate its national security concerns about the relationship between Vodafone and Abu Dhabi-based telecoms group e&, explaining its …
Abu Dhabi ranked world’s safest city; Dubai, Ajman and RAK among top six
Abu Dhabi has been ranked number one in the world’s safest cities list of 2024, according to the online database, Numbeo. Three other emirates, including Ajman, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, featured …
Abu Dhabi named world’s safest city in 2024
Ranking first out of the global cities in the 2024 standings, the UAE capital has held Numbeo’s title of the world’s safest city since 2017, reflecting the emirate’s ongoing efforts to ensure a good …
The journey to a global unicorn from the UAE: How Teleporta is building a billion-dollar business and transforming international communications
Why did you choose the UAE as the base for Teleporta’s development, and what advantages does this country offer for startups and billion-dollar businesses? The UAE is an excellent country in terms of international tourism, both business and leisure.
UK regulator launches investigation into Vodafone-Three merger
The UK competition regulator has launched an investigation into the proposed merger of Vodafone and Three to create the UK’s largest mobile phone operator. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) now has up to 40 days to examine the deal and decide if it warrants being subjected to a full,
Shurooq real estate sales exceed AED 177mln at the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition ‘ACRES’ 2024
The top real estate developer sells and books 74 units across two residential mixed use projects in Sharjah and Khorfakkan …
UAE’s largest lender says oil prices will average at $80 per barrel in 2024
The UAE’s largest lender is expecting oil prices to average $80 per barrel in 2024 in a “cautiously optimistic” forecast following record crude demand from India and China in 2023 and strong recovery …
What the UAE and KSA joining the BRICS bloc means for your business
Recently, this influential group opened its doors to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), marking a significant expansion. The inclusion of these two nations, both …
Abu Dhabi’s Europe M&A hedges an opaque future
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters Breakingviews) – Sultan al-Jaber is in the middle of an M&A splurge. The chief executive of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is readying $40 billion of European deals …
Abu Dhabi police changes traffic rules, allows some vehicles to overtake
Heavy vehicles are now allowed to overtake from a particular lane on Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International …
UAE jobs in demand in 2024: is yours on the list?
Looking for a new job in Dubai? Here’s some good news. The Michael Page Salary Guide 2024 just dropped and it’s letting us in on the trends of hiring and the UAE jobs that are in demand. The Michael Page Salary Guide 2024 report has found that 73 …
IndiGo expands Middle East network with Dubai-Surat direct flights
Indian budget airline IndiGo announced direct flights between Dubai and Surat, known as the diamond city in the western Indian state of Gujarat. The new flight services, announced as part of the …
Spectator chairman urges ministers to block ‘absurd’ Abu Dhabi-backed takeover
The chairman of The Spectator has said it would be “absurd” for a “dictatorship” to own the right-wing magazine as he rallied against a potential takeover by an Abu Dhabi-backed fund. Mr Neil told the …