The Dubai-based master developer Nakheel and Thai hotel group Centara Hotels & Resorts have announced the official formation of a joint-venture company for a 600-room beachfront resort and waterpark at Dubai’s Deira Islands. A management agreement was …
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Smart Dubai launches new service app
accessing Dubai Customs accounts; and services such as “Ejari”, “Makani”, and “Criminal Case Look-up”. The platform also allows users to donate to Dubai Cares, Al Jalila Foundation and others. – TradeArabia News Service
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Smart Dubai Launches New Service Through ‘Dubai Now’ App
The Dubai Now platform targets all members of the public, the business sector and visitors. It compiles government services and integrates them in an effort to provide easy and smooth access. The platform includes 11 categories of services: security and …
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Dubai Media City Hosts Networking Event
Dubai Media City, the region’s largest community dedicated to the media industry, hosted its second 360 Network event at In5 Innovation Centre, Al Sufouh. The 360 Network event speed networking platform offered a unique opportunity for business partners …
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Dubai gold rates fall to lowest in weeks
Dubai: Gold jewellery rates have just fallen to their lowest levels in weeks, giving jewellery fans in the UAE more opportunities to score some bargains. After soaring to more than Dh160 per gram, 24-karat gold plunged to Dh154.50 on Monday, down by nearly …
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Abu Dhabi health-care provider Seha to recruit 2,000 nurses
The new recruits will help the emirate’s public health-care provider, the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha), meet international nurse-to-patient ratios, said Aisha Al Mahri, allied health group director at Seha Nursing, told Gulf News.
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Over 160 Dubai schools to be inspected
Dubai: A total of 166 private schools will be inspected by Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai in the latest cycle of school inspections, which started last week. Now in its 10th cycle, the inspections include seven new schools that will …
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Magazine shops in Sharjah’s Rolla a chapter in nostalgia
Sharjah: In the old Rolla area of Sharjah … especially for expats longing for some culture and news from back home. Equally nostalgic are the decades-old shops — bare-bones, tiny, and draped with magazines and newspapers. Shopkeepers said readership …
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Over 200 global health leaders to convene in Abu Dhabi soon
Abu Dhabi: More than 200 global health leaders will convene in Abu Dhabi on November 15 for the “Reaching the Last Mile — Mobilising Together to Eliminate Infectious Disease” forum. The event will be held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh …
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Sharjah Police reunite elderly woman with her family
Sharjah: A 75-year-old woman who lost her way to her son’s house in Al Ramtha area in Sharjah was reunited with her family by Sharjah Police. The incident came to light when an Emirati woman found the elderly Arab woman wandering alone on the streets …
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UAE’s multi-millionaire population reaches 55,700, says new report
The 2017 World Wealth Report released on Thursday by business consultancy Capgemini, showed that about 400 people joined the ranks of the UAE’s wealthy between 2015 and 2016. The HNWI bracket covers individuals with $US1 million (Dh3.6 million …
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Dubai ranked as one of the best cities for driving
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Sotheby’s Dubai to host first ever auction in November
The valuations will take place in Sotheby’s Dubai office space at Level 1, Gate Village Building 3, DIFC every Tuesday from 1-5pm, starting October 24. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in …
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No paper ticket for Dubai Frame
In November, the project will be able to open officially,” Lootah said. In reply to a question by Gulf News, he said the Dubai Frame will have a smart ticketing system and will not use paper tickets. “Your mobile will be your ticket,” he said.
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Metals: Backbone of Abu Dhabi industrial sector
ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi is giving strong emphasis on the improvement and development of the industrial sector, more so metal products which are the ‘backbone of the economy,’ so to speak. According to Eng. Ahmed Hilal Al Bloushi, acting Director …
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Abu Dhabi industrial licences value tops $20bn
the Emirates official news agency. His comments were heard at the opening ceremony of a workshop with 25 mineral industry representatives in Abu Dhabi. The workshop on the mineral industry was conducted by the Industry Development Bureau of the Department …
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ADX Meets With AmCham to Discuss Investment Opportunities in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
In Abu Dhabi we are fortunate to have the high growth investment opportunities afforded by a developing economy whilst also providing investors with the security of a regulatory environment similar to those found in more established markets.” Sharief …
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