Dubai: Three visitors have been accused of premeditatedly murdering a businessman in Dubai in a revenge killing. The businessman had killed the brother of one of visitors in 2005. The Pakistani trio, aged 32, 30 and 46, were said to have flown specifically …
( read original story …)
Abu Dhabi Plans $45 Billion Refining, Petrochemicals Expansion
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. plans to invest $45 billion over five years to expand the Ruwais refining and petrochemicals complex. The state producer known as Adnoc will expand the complex’s refining capacity by more than 65 percent, or 600,000 barrels a …
( read original story …)
How the UAE Extends Its Military Reach in Yemen and Somalia – With Deadly Results
Military transport planes from the United Arab Emirates landed on the sleepy Yemeni island of Socotra last week, unloading tanks and troops as part of the Gulf Arab state’s drive to extend its influence over a strategic waterway flanked by war zones.
( read original story …)
Indian businessman inducted into Abu Dhabi Police’s community wing
Abu Dhabi: Firoz Merchant, a philanthropist and founder and chairman of Pure Gold Group, was recognised by the Abu Dhabi Police for his significant philanthropic contributions to the country and inducted him into Abu Dhabi Police’s community initiative …
( read original story …)
Major blaze engulfs Zen Tower in Dubai Marina
A residential tower has caught fire in Dubai amid a sandstorm that has hit large parts of United Arab Emirates (UAE). Videos of the blaze were widely shared on social media, showing the newly constructed Zen Tower in Dubai Marina engulfed in flames on …
( read original story …)
Massive Fire in Dubai’s Skyscraper, Smoke Coming From Zen Tower (PHOTO, VIDEO)
According to witnesses, huge plumes of smoke have been coming from the Dubai Marina area and people have been evacuated from the Zen tower. Dubai Civil Defense has taken the fire under control, which broke out in Zen Tower in the Dubai Marina area amidst …
( read original story …)
Dubai Department of Economic Development ‘Business Map’ records 1,848 new trade licenses in April
The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) issued 1,848 new business licenses during April 2018 as the emirate remained a destination of choice for investment in diverse business sectors. The ‘Business Map’ digital platform of DED saw 26,498 …
( read original story …)
DED ‘Business Map’ Records 1,848 New Trade Licenses in April
Overall 26,498 BRL transactions, including 12,670 related to license renewals 3,778 Auto Renewal transactions and 117 related to e-Trader licenses also recorded The Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) issued 1,848 new business licenses during …
( read original story …)
Firefighters battle blaze at high-rise tower in Dubai Marina
Firefighters are battling a blaze at a high-rise tower in the Dubai Marina amid a sandstorm sweeping the city in the United Arab Emirates. The government-run Dubai Media Office says the fire broke out Sunday morning in the Zen Tower. It says residents have …
( read original story …)
Dubai Safari to close for five months
The Dhs1bn ($272.2m) Dubai Safari is to close its doors for upgrade work just six months after opening. The attraction began welcoming visitors in December after originally being scheduled to open at the end of 2017. Operator Dubai Municipality recently …
( read original story …)
Russian billionaire still clings to $492 million yacht at centre of record divorce, as Dubai court rules it should not have been seized
After a London court ordered the seizure of his luxury $492 million yacht, a court in Dubai has now thrown a lifeline to Farkhad Akhmedov, the Russian billionaire at the centre of one of the largest divorce payouts in U.K. history. A U.K. judge had granted …
( read original story …)
Turning Dubai into a culture capital
Is the environment more supportive of individuals and businesses in this sector? One of Dubai Culture’s primary aims is to enhance Dubai’s arts and culture landscape by supporting and nurturing talent in this sector, and over the past 10 years …
( read original story …)
UAE and US Reaffirm Open Skies
“The UAE is very pleased that our understanding with the US preserves all of the benefits of Open Skies for travelers, airlines, communities and aerospace companies in both countries and around the world,” said UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaib
( read original story …)
UAE food giant sees impact of VAT during Q1
Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
( read original story …)
Ghanaian delegation holds 175 bilateral meetings during recent trade mission to UAE
The meeting was followed by business matching meetings which were hosted at the Dubai Chamber’s head office. H.E. Dr Akoto stressed Ghana’s commitment to expanding economic cooperation with the UAE, as well as its aims to attract investment from the UAE.
( read original story …)
Tanzania-UAE Business & Investment Forum explores new avenues of cooperation
Tanzanian Ambassador to UAE invites Dubai Chamber to open a representative office in Tanzania Tanzanian minister says Tanzania’s tourism, manufacturing and real estate sectors offer attractive opportunities for UAE investors H.E. Al Ghurair: Dubai …
( read original story …)
Dubai police arrest man over AED2m car buying fraud
Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
( read original story …)