The fund will help Abu Dhabi’s state investment company … people briefed on the deal told the Financial Times which first reported the news. Mubadala announced in June that it would create the $400 …
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UAE sees increasing demand from European travellers
UAE continues to be a tourist hotspot for European travellers. This growth could be driven by various factors introduced into the region including an increase in air capacity, rise in business opportu…
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ECI, StanChart to ease funding for UAE firms
Factors such as the UAE’s ease of doing business, strategic geographic location as well as strong regulatory and legal framework have created a conducive environment for entrepreneurs and homegrown co…
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Horses, camels fair game when making enforcement claims, says UAE lawyer
“It’s crucial to know where to look for assets,” Abuwasel told Arabian Business. For example, he said, in a recent case in the UAE, when an enquiry into a client’s debtor showed up no real estate or v…
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A woman’s place is in business
Business has grown at an impressive rate of 40 per cent over since launch, and the trio opened their second location in Dubai Mall in July. Their biggest challenges so far have been staffing …
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UAE investors interested in Kingdom
UAE-based Mohammad Omar Bin Haider Holding Group PSC (MOBH … and wants to expand further production in Cambodia due to the Kingdom having a good business environment with many favourable conditions. …
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Marriott International : Four Points By Sheraton Sharjah Celebrates Its Official Opening.
Four Points By Sheraton Sharjah Celebrates Its Official Opening. Four Points by Sheraton Sharjah, part of Marriott International, celebrated its official opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Febr…
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UAE signs major missile deals with US giant Raytheon
Some $3.2 billion in deals have been signed between the oil-rich state and western companies at the expo, set to run through Thursday, state-run WAM news agency said. The UAE, long a key ally of the U…
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New Dubai coffee hub aims to see $100m annual trade
Projected to handle up to 20,000 tonnes of green coffee bean annually – with an estimated annual trade value of around AED367 million ($100 million) – the centre is set to attract new trade flows to D…
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UAE wants to expand business in Bangladesh
The UAE economic minister proposes forming a joint business forum to focus on investment opportunities, potential and markets in Bangladesh The United Arab Emirates (UAE) wants to expand its business …
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Russia begins implementing visa waiver for UAE nationals
Russia has started the implementation of its visa waiver policy for UAE citizens from Sunday, February 17. The two countries had signed an agreement last year, allowing the mutual exemption from …
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Naomi Osaka throws down gauntlet to star-studded Dubai field
Tennis fans in Dubai are in for a treat this week as nine of the world’s top 10 women players do battle in the city to claim the Duty Free Championship crown, which starts today. Arab News picks out l…
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Expo 2020 to ‘bring back business tourism’ to Dubai, says Dubai Properties
Stuart Etherington said Dubai’s Expo 2020 will not necessarily have a significant impact on the hotel market. Dubai’s Expo 2020 could lead to a boost in the city’s business tourism, which has seen a s…
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Lego opens office in Dubai amid regional youth explosion
However, the company’s business has grown from being a producer of children … Lego has been active in the region for nearly 55 years but the six stores and a theme park in Dubai have all been the re…
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Abu Dhabi arms fair opens amid Yemen war criticism
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A biennial arms fair has opened in the United Arab Emirates as the country faces increasing scrutiny over its involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. While th…
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Business prospects in UAE bright, say education suppliers
Dubai – Local and international education suppliers doing business in the UAE remain optimistic about their growth in the emirates and the rest of the Gulf region. Close to 600 education suppliers and …
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Dubai airport disrupted after reported drone sightings
Flights at Dubai International Airport, one of the busiest in the world, were disrupted on Friday after sightings of a drone flying nearby. The airport told the AP news agency that it halted flights f…
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