Dubai: A high-profile UAE banker is suing a top Dubai-based hotel for AED50 million after he discovered a bloodied bandage in his meal during a business dinner with VIPs. Shortly after dinner was served, the banker was shocked to find the blood-soaked …
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UAE’s private sector activity holds up even during summer
Dubai: UAE’s private sector activity continued to turn in a … The survey, sponsored by Emirates NBD and produced by IHS Markit, contains data collected from a monthly survey of business conditions in the UAE non-oil private sector. The seasonally …
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Dubai Chamber, UAE Federal Tax Authority to host workshops on VAT compliance
Atiq Juma Nasib, Senior Vice President of Commercial Services at Dubai Chamber, explained that the workshops will aim to familiarise the business community with the concept of VAT, the registration and implementation process associated with the new tax …
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Emaar Hospitality plans new hotel linked to The Dubai Mall
The hotel and serviced residences project is in easy access of Dubai’s business hubs including the Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai International Convention Centre. Opening to direct views of the iconic Burj Khalifa, Vida Dubai Mall is a …
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12 things to do in Dubai this weekend
Bombay Brasserie, Taj Dubai, Business Bay. Thali lunch available Saturday to Thursday, 12.30pm to 3pm. Dhs95. Tel: (04) 438 3100. More info on website. Toy building blocks might not make the most comfortable bed to sleep on but that wouldn’t stop fans …
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Man Finds Blood-Soaked Bandage In Hotel Meal
The banker was hosting a VIP business dinner when he found a bloodied bandage swimming … which prompted Al Nasser to lodge a civil compensation lawsuit before the Dubai Civil Court. “The hotel management and that of the restaurant failed to adhere …
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Dubai salon staff face penalties for providing home services without permit
… attract penalties from both the Dubai Municipality and the economic department {Dubai Economy} if they are caught violating this rule, a senior official told Gulf News on Wednesday. In notices posted at salons and women’s beauty centres, the …
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Abu Dhabi traffic accident deaths down 19pc in H1
the official Emirates news agency, citing the General Command of the Abu Dhabi Police. Colonel Ahmed Al Shehhi, deputy director of the Traffic and Patrols Department at the Abu Dhabi Police, said that the improvement in the levels of traffic safety in the …
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Next Up: Abu Dhabi – China’s Maritime Silk Road Breaks Into The Middle East
China just signed a $300 million deal with Abu Dhabi to build a manufacturing operation in its emerging Khalifa Free Trade Zone — an endeavor which nicely compliments the nearby sea terminal that China’s COSCO took over at the end of last year.
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Abu Dhabi plastics sector creates $55bn investment opportunities
the Emirates official news agency. “Among its multifaceted strategic objectives, Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 lays a special focus on non-oil sectors as part of the economic diversification programme which is premised to ensure a sustainable development …
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Dubai Formation: Business Set Up In UAE
Dubai is the best Emirate for a business set up in UAE. The East and West blend quite happily, side by side in Dubai’s social arena. Dubai has branded itself as the most happening place for tourists with its dozens of signature restaurants and trendy hotels.
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Raju Omlet: a case study in Harvard Business Review
Dubai: In a first for the UAE, a local restaurant chain has earned the distinction of being featured as a case study in the prestigious Harvard Business Review (HBR). With three outlets across Dubai (Karama and Al Quoz) and Sharjah (Safeer Mall), and two …
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Dubai Aquarium big screen breaks Guinness records
Dubai: The world’s largest organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen fastened above the front facade of Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo at The Dubai Mall has been recognised by Guinness World Records, said Emaar Entertainment on Wednesday. In a city …
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Abu Dhabi plastics sector creates $55bn funding
the Emirates official news agency. “Among its multifaceted strategic objectives, Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 lays a special focus on non-oil sectors as part of the economic diversification programme which is premised to ensure a sustainable development …
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Closed emigration agency has been promising refunds since June
Abu Dhabi: The emigration service agency in the capital … during the past few months over its failure to deliver results on time. The clients told Gulf News on Wednesday that they had been visiting the office several times to collect the promised …
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UAE says measures against Qatar do not violate WTO agreements
“The sanctions imposed by the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain did not contradict the agreements of the WTO,” UAE state news agency WAM quoted Juma Mohammed al-Kait, an assistant undersecretary in the Economy Ministry, as saying late on Tuesday. In what …
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Henna crowns for cancer patients in UAE
ABU DHABI: When cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy start to lose hair, it can cause a dent in their self-esteem. A Sri Lankan henna artist in Abu Dhabi is helping them regain their confidence by adornng their heads with beautiful henna crowns.
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