Google Pay has launched in the UAE, meaning you can now use your Android smartphone … If you see ‘NFC’, then it’s good news – you can use Google Pay. It is available now for customers of Emirates NB…
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A Haven for Money in the Middle East, Dubai Is Losing Its Shine
(Bloomberg) — Ever since the first gleaming towers sprang out of the desert, Dubai has gotten used to rapid change. It’s no stranger to boom-and-bust. What’s happening now is different: a slow bleed. …
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UAE tourists can claim VAT refunds from today
Tourists visiting the UAE have a reason for joy as the government has set no minimum limit for tourists’ VAT refund, which will come into effect from Sunday, November 18. Gary Byrne, director of new m…
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Abu Dhabi’s Torrente clinches victory at Grand Prix Of India
Team Abu Dhabi continues to lead the UIM F1 H2O World Championship, but Shaun Torrente has replaced Thani Al Qemzi at the top of the points’ standings after his start-to-finish victory in Sunday’s gri…
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Unveiled: Dubai Way, the new address in Texas
A small part of Texas in the United States will be forever linked to Dubai following the inauguration of Dubai Way in Frisco. A delegation from Dubai Land Department (DLD) participated in the inaugura…
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Abu Dhabi F1, plus how to win Dhs2,000 cash in Dubai
Every week, the Time Out Dubai team discusses the biggest news and trends from across the city, in addition to revealing the best places across town to visit right now. It’s your chance to look behind …
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Pakistan’s Khan arrives in UAE, expected to secure financial aid
Gulf News cited a top official at Pakistan’s Ministry of Information as confirming Khan’s visit to Abu Dhabi on Sunday to meet leaders as he seeks further financial guarantees to counter a tough line …
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Pakistan PM Imran Khan visits UAE
Prime Minister Imran Khan and Crown Prince H.E Mohamed bin Zayed discussed enhancing bilateral ties as well as a number of issues of mutual interest between Pakistan and UAE. As per the news …
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Golf: Italy’s Molinari stays on track to win Race to Dubai
(Reuters) – Francesco Molinari remained on track to become the first Italian to win the European Tour’s season-long Race to Dubai after carding a 70 to sit at five-under par heading into the …
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PM Imran, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi discuss bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in the United Arab Emirates on a day-long visit today (Sunday), ARY News reported. Prime Minister Imran Khan held a meeting with Sheikh Mohammed …
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Imran Khan begins UAE visit
Islamabad, Nov 18 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday embarked on a day-long visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE … reports Xinhua news agency. “Matters of bilateral, regional and …
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Dubai developer to begin handover of Dhs92m Palm Jumeirah villas
The developer behind a community of ‘ultra-luxury’ villas each selling for up to Dhs92m ($25m) on the West Crescent of Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah has said it will start welcoming residents in …
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Dubai forecast to see rapid rise of flexible office spaces
Dubai is leading the way in the trend of introducing flexible office spaces in the Middle East and North Africa, according to real estate consultancy JLL. It said this sector is set to continue to inc…
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Dubai to have world’s largest sports mall
Dubai-based Viva City has announced the development of its Sport Society project, the world’s largest commercial sports mall. It is designed to be a global architectural icon that elevates the UAE’s r…
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Dubai retailers, Souq.com prepare for sales weekend
Retailers and e-commerce sites in Dubai are gearing up for an annual sales weekend, coinciding with Black Friday sales in other parts of the world. Dubai’s annual ‘Super Sale’ event …
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Generation start-up: The UAE discount voucher firm scoring big with Samsung Pay
Mohammad Gharaibeh, head of enterprise, mobile business at Samsung Gulf Electronics, says the company is “excited” to offer Samsung Pay vouchers in the UAE as a value-added incentive for its users. “T…
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On a diplomatic mission: The UAE’s ambassador to the UK
“This will, no doubt, increase tourism and business for the UK.” As we approached the end of our conversation, we touched on the cultural relationship that has been growing between the UAE and …
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