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.
( read original story …)
UAE accuses Somalia over $9.6 million seized at airport
The UAE’s state news agency, WAM, says 47 Emirati Armed Forces personnel were on board the plane and some were held at gunpoint and assaulted by Somali security forces. WAM reports that the money was allocated to support the Somali army and trainees.
( read original story …)
Dubai Studio City Expands International Reach at Nab Show 2018
At this year’s edition, running from 9 to 12 April 2018 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Dubai Studio City is introducing its unique services and state-of-the-art facilities, designed to support business set-up and growth, at booth SU9824 in the South …
( read original story …)
Sharjah Attracts AED 5.97 Billion FDI In 2017 Taking Cumulative International Investments To AED 36 Billion
Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), the investment promotion arm of the Sharjah government has unveiled that the emirate’s performance in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in various economic sectors has seen a sharp increase of 102 percent …
( read original story …)
UAE condemns Somalia’s seizure of private jet carrying $10m
The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has condemned the seizure of a “private civilian” aircraft, reportedly carrying millions of dollars, by authorities in Somalia. The country’s statement follows the resignation of …
( read original story …)
Alodia Gosiengfiao and cosplaying the Filipino way in UAE
Gulf News #Pinoy also caught up with one of the Philippines’ biggest name in cosplaying, Alodia Gosiengfiao, who was a guest at the recent MEFCC in Dubai. For Gosiengfiao, cosplaying the Filipino way is usually about huge and elaborate costumes.
( read original story …)
Banned in UAE: 3 skin whitening creams
Dubai: Health authorities have warned residents not to use three brands of unregistered skin whitening creams that were found to have been circulating in the UAE. The Department of Health, the regulatory authority of the health care sector in Abu Dhabi …
( read original story …)
New fee for manual handling of baggage at Dubai airport
Dubai: Passengers flying out of Dubai International Airport will have to pay extra charges for baggage which require manual handling, Gulf News can reveal. A new fee has been introduced for manual handling of baggage that do not conform to standard size …
( read original story …)
Dubai immigration process to be cut to just 10 seconds
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.
( read original story …)
Orange Business Services opens new Dubai HQ
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), has officially inaugurated Orange Business Services’ new Middle East innovation hub and regional business headquarters, The official opening ceremony was …
( read original story …)
80 ladies’ nights in Dubai: Our picks for every night of the week
Tel: (04) 511 7333. asiadecuba.com/dubai What’s the deal: Celebrity favourite and US export 1 OAK opened its doors in March in JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay. On Tuesdays, ladies drink free all night long at the swanky super club, with DJ Tony Mendes …
( read original story …)
Dubai’s Azizi Developments looks to expand hotel business in South Asia
Dubai-based developer Azizi plans to expand its hotel business to India and the Seychelles, according to a new report. Azizi Group chairman and owner told the daily newspaper The National, that it is looking at India, Maldives and the Seychelles as …
( read original story …)
Dubai Airports, the World’s Largest Airport, Leverages Box for Cloud Content Management
Box Inc. (NYSE:BOX), a leader in cloud content management, today announced that Dubai Airports has moved its workforce to Box. Dubai Airports operates Dubai’s two airports, including Dubai International, the largest airport in the world for international …
( read original story …)
Orange Business Services opens Dubai ‘innovation hub’
The opening ceremony was attended by, among others, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Vice Chairman and CEO of DSOA and Thierry Bonhomme, CEO of Orange Business Services.
( read original story …)
Dubai launches new smart service to resolve consumer complaints
Dubai has launched a “smart protection” service which uses artificial intelligence to respond and resolve consumer complaints. The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED) Dubai said the …
( read original story …)
Sharjah attracts AED5.97 billion in FDIs in 2017
Sharjah, 10th April, 2018 (WAM) — The Sharjah FDI Office, Invest in Sharjah, the investment promotion arm of the Sharjah government has unveiled that the emirate’s performance in attracting foreign direct investment, FDI, in various economic sectors …
( read original story …)
Sharjah registers 100% surge in FDI flow in 2017
Foreign direct investment (FDI) flow into Sharjah more than doubled in 2017 to Dh5.97 billion leading to a major jump in job creation, the investment promotion arm of the Sharjah government said on Tuesday. Data released by Sharjah FDI (Invest in Sharjah …
( read original story …)