The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently hosted a workshop which aimed to familiarise retailers and members of the business community with the UAE’s new value-added tax (VAT) refund scheme …
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Two new district cooling plants coming to Dubai’s Business Bay
RELATED ARTICLES: Empower eyes district cooling contracts with Dubai hotels | Saudi Arabia’s district cooling market is booming, says SNC-Lavalin | UAE’s Empower wins 3,600RT district cooling contract …
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Dubai to outperform major business destinations in innovation performance
Tally Solutions, a leading international accounting and compliance software provider commended the UAE’s role for its emergence as one of the major incubators of innovation and future technology in th…
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In pictures: German pavilion revealed at Dubai Expo 2020
Germany has unveiled details of its pavilion at the upcoming Expo 2020 in Dubai. Themed ‘Campus Germany’, the pavilion has been designed by Cologne-based agency facts and fiction and Berlin …
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Russian business expansion in Africa sees regional trade summit in Dubai
Business opportunities for Russian companies on the African continent will be promoted at the upcoming first edition of the Russia-Africa Trade and Investment Forum (RAfTIF), planned by organizers to …
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Malaysia Eyes Dubai to Explore Markets in the MENA Region
On his part, Eng. Anas Al Madani, Vice Chairman and Group CEO of INDEX Holding, said, ‘Today, Dubai has become a key global business and financial hub, owing to its strategic location, favorable …
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Indian low cost carrier IndiGo to launch daily flight from Amritsar to Dubai
The new route aims to cater to “business and leisure travellers”, a statement said. IndiGo now operates 13 daily flights between India and Dubai. It also flies four daily return flights each …
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Dubai issues special stamp for passengers
Dubai: Immigration officers surprised Saudi visitors at Dubai International Airport on Thursday with a warm, special welcome. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in …
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Abu Dhabi residents cheer ‘safest city’ label
Safety and security brings stability in life, pointed out Capital residents as Abu Dhabi is again named the safest city in the world. Abu Dhabi’s safety index rose from 86.46 points for the first half …
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Dubai schools may cut down tuition fees
Since 2012, Dubai’s private education sector has seen 65 new schools … said this shift in education and property landscape could spell good news for parents. “It should drive (tuition) prices down a…
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Abu Dhabi Regulator Calls for International Cryptocurrency Regulation Effort
A senior finance official has said Abu Dhabi would like to see comprehensive international regulation of the cryptocurrency arena. An official from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory …
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UAE health ministry says HPV vaccine is safe and remains optional
Dubai: A top official from the ministry has reiterated on Wednesday that the cervical cancer vaccine for schoolgirls in Dubai and the Northern Emirates remains optional and will only be …
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UAE court clears extradition of Briton wanted in India in AgustaWestland helicopter bribery case
Senior prosecution sources told Gulf News that Michel also told Dubai prosecutors that the same case (involving the same charges) was dismissed against him by Italian prosecutors. “Michel was …
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UAE remains a millionaire magnet
Taimur Khan, research manager, Knight Frank, said given the projected economic growth and the UAE’s attractions as a lifestyle and business-oriented destination, the country is very likely to see the …
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UAE’s non-oil economy grows 3.6% year-on-year in the second quarter
DUBAI: The UAE’s non-oil economy grew 3.6 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter, compared to a revised 3.8 per cent in the first quarter, which was the fastest rate since the beginning of …
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50% off entrance fees for these UAE tourists
Dubai: Starting tomorrow, September 20, Dubai will be rolling out the red carpet for some visitors in UAE by slashing the cost of entrance tickets to several attractions in the city, including the …
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UAE school makes photography part of curriculum
Dubai: Global Indian International School (GIIS) has introduced a dedicated photography period as part of daily classes, at both its Dubai and Abu Dhabi campuses. GIIS UAE, in association with …
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