The supply of affordable homes in Abu Dhabi has more than doubled over the past four years as demand has soared, according to a new study. Colliers International’s report – first issued in 2014 – said the UAE capital has witnessed significant regulatory …
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Shah Rukh Khan has a golden message for his UAE fans
In a voice note (top) sent to Gulf News tabloid!, the 52-year-old actor … I keep that always with me,” said Khan. The Dilwale star was in Dubai on Thursday afternoon for a whirlwind visit where he launched a new Kalyan Jewellers store in Meena Bazaar …
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Deal signed to develop two new MGallery hotels in Dubai
… with Khamas Group of Investments for the opening of two upper upscale lifestyle properties in Dubai – MGallery Dubai Business Bay and MGallery Bur Dubai. Bader Mohamed Yousuf Bukhamas, chairman of Khamas Group of Investment Companies said: “We are …
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Abu Dhabi fund finances Dh550m solar power plant in Jordan
Abu Dhabi: A delegation from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, attended the official commissioning of the Dh550-million Quweira Solar Power Plant funded by it in Jordan. Located in the southern part …
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UAE’s first Italian library opens
Dubai: The UAE’s first Italian library has just opened in Dubai and is bringing titles of well-known Italian authors and illustrators all under one roof. The library was opened by the Consul-General of Italy in Dubai and Northern Emirates, Valentina …
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Dubai salons get health supervisors, trained staff
Dubai: To raise the bar on hygiene and safety, Dubai salons have started getting certified health supervisors and trained staff members following a specialised training programme organised by the municipality. A total of 163 employees were qualified as …
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Abu Dhabi office rents fall as companies continue to consolidate
Its latest Abu Dhabi Commercial Market Report – 2018 highlighted that international … 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.
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Abu Dhabi non-oil trade hits $3.38bn
Saudi Arabia topped the list of the emirate’s trade partners with Dh300 million worth of exports received from Abu Dhabi, a Wm news agency report said. According to the figures, the value of exports during January 2018 increased to Dh2 billion, up 32.9 …
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Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade amounts to AED 12.4 billion in January
Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign merchandise trade in January stood at AED 12.4 billion, according to figures released by the Statistics Centre. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia comes on top of the emirate’s trade partners’ list with AED 300 million worth of exports …
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Abu Dhabi crown prince launches $20m birds of prey foundation
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, it has been announced. The Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Foundation has been launched with an endowment of $20 million, state news agency WAM reported. Its first initiative, the allocation of $1 million as seed …
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Abu Dhabi police arrest man who posed as a woman to scam residents
On Wednesday, a UAE-based man of Arab descent was arrested by Abu Dhabi Police on allegations of creating dating scams, according to Gulf News. In a bid to pull money out of men on social media – especially Snapchat – the 30-year-old posed as different …
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UAE ambassador meets Greek businessmen
Athens: Mohammad Mir Abdullah Al Raisi, UAE Ambassador to Athens, met on Thursday with a group of Greek business leaders, representing different industrial and business sectors. During the meeting, Abdullah Al Raisi highlighted the opportunities offered by …
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UAE leader in digital health care market
Dubai: Health care in UAE and Mena region is going digital in a big way, said a top Ministry of Health and Prevention official at the fourth Mena Medtech forum held at the Dubai Health Care City on Wednesday. The UAE leads in the region in digital health …
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Warning: Dust, sand, poor visibility in UAE
UAE residents have been warned to be extra careful as winds kicked up dust and sand, and poor visibility affected some parts of the country on Thursday. Today’s winds have been forecast to gust up to 40 kilometres per hour (kph). In an advisory on …
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Dubai’s Road Authority denies Hyperloop rumour
Dubai: There are no plans as yet to build a Hyperloop line between Dubai and the other emirates, announced the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). On Thursday, the RTA took to its official Twitter account to confirm that contrary to what has been …
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Video: Indian woman killed, buried in Sharjah house
Major-General Saif Al Ziri Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, confirmed to Gulf News that a missing person report was received from the woman’s brother, who told police that he used to speak to his sister daily but one day, she stopped …
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Tanzania-UAE forum explores partnership prospects
Investors and companies in Dubai were called to take advantage of the attractive business opportunities in Tanzania at the Tanzania-UAE Business & Investment Forum today (April 26) in Dubai, UAE. The high-level forum, hosted at the premises of the Dubai …
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