Dubai: For many people, the days of maxing out credit cards and impulse buying are long gone. Residents in the UAE are actively looking for ways to cut back on spending and are now more cautious about making financial decisions than they were a year …
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Arabian Business launches new podcast series
… a discussion on the Internet of Things (IoT), which is rapidly transforming the way we do business and live our lives. Nowhere is this more evident than Dubai. Jeremy Lawrence is joined by Steve Dunbar, MEA IoT director for Microsoft, Dr Anil …
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Expat to embark on Dubai-to-Moscow road trip
Dubai: A former Dubai resident will embark this summer on a three-month road trip from Dubai to Moscow adding a few more visa stamps in his travel-worn passport. Now retired and living in Vancouver, Canada, Munir Bhatti, 63, has already encircled the globe …
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UAE aluminium giant opens new shipping facility
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Look: Dubai’s first cinema inside a hotel
Dubai: The UAE is about to get another first. Property developer Emaar will open the country’s first cinema inside a hotel anytime soon, offering an entirely different concept to both movie lovers and visitors in the region. The stylish theatre will be …
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Inflammatory disease being diagnosed late in UAE
The inflammation that occurs can also lead to the thickening of the arteries, increasing the risk for a heart attack or stroke,” Dr Khostanteen told Gulf News. She was speaking ahead of the opening of the Health Shield Medical Centre in Abu Dhabi …
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Pakistanis pose a threat to Gulf communities, says Dubai security chief
Dubai—A top Emirati security official … If you have noticed we haven’t put up a paywall unlike many news organisations, – as we want to keep our journalism open. We believe journalism should be open, fearless and unbiased. Open information helps …
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Top Dubai security official tears into Pakistanis, says Gulf communities under threat
Prime News, International (Dubai), April 4:- Highlighting a recent increase in the number of Pakistanis peddling drugs into Dubai, a high-ranking Emirati security official has said that members of the Gulf communities are under serious threat. Security …
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Dubai on the Fly
Dubai is located almost perfectly in the middle between North … but most walked away with similar sentiments. “I think the news has given us a very skewed look at Islam,” said Bourcq. “It was enlightening for me to find people there whose lives …
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Abu Dhabi Police arrests government employee for taking bribe
Abu Dhabi: Police in the capital arrested a man who took advantage of his job by facilitating customers’ transactions in return for a bribe. Colonel Matar Mu’ded Al Muhairi, Head of the Anti-Corruption Department at Abu Dhabi Police, said police …
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Abu Dhabi courts fine employers violating labour law up to Dh5m
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi courts have taken stringent action against several employers in the emirate, who violated labour laws, court officials said here on Wednesday. In some cases, especially in cases of non-payment of wages, the fines reached up to Dh5 …
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Emirates Announces Attractive Offers to Dubai
Emirates is offering Ghanaian travellers the opportunity to visit Dubai, available at a very special offer for Economy and Business Class roundtrip, a free third piece of luggage of up to 23 kg and a month’s tourist visa* included in the offer.
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Dubai tenants in the driver’s seat
Business Bay, Mohammed Bin Rashid City and Jumeirah Village Circle dominated the off-plan transfers tally during the first quarter of the year, according to Cavendish Maxwell. Meanwhile, traditional favourites including Dubai Marina and International City …
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AstroLabs Expands Launching Second Dubai Tech Hub
AstroLabs Dubai Lakeside is located in DMCC’s vibrant Jumeirah Lakes … The collaboration works precisely because DMCC provides the business-friendly environment and modern infrastructure that enables start-ups to focus on their project, move quickly …
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Smart Dubai Launches ‘Edaad’ Scheme to Train New Emirati Employees
“Smart Dubai has set a global standard in its push to create a smart … knowledge of data structures and algorithms, project management and business analysis. The scheme has also been designed to teach ‘soft’ skills, such as interpersonal …
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Dubai tycoon launches initiative for Dubai debt prisoners
Dubai tycoon Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor has launched a new initiative … The chairman added that in some cases circumstances may not be conducive for business success, resulting in a lack of liquidity and the inability to pay what’s owed.
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Rulers of Sharjah, RAK and UAQ receive condolences
Sharjah: Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Shaikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mualla of Umm Al Quwain and Shaikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi of Ras Al Khaimah on Wednesday received condolences from …
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