Emirates Water and Electricity Co. (EWEC) will review proposals from Engie, a consortium of EDF Renewables and Korean Western Power (Kowepo), and a consortium of Jinko Power and Jera for its fourth …
UAE extends visa amnesty deadline for overstayers
United Arab Emirates (UAE) extends its visa amnesty programme for two more months, giving overstayers a final chance to regularise their status without penalties.
Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant, dies at age 81
Colm McLoughlin, an Irishman who landed in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates and helped lead Dubai Duty Free into becoming an airport retail behemoth generating billions of dollars a year, has d …
Two new Salik toll gates open in Dubai on November 24 – including Al Khail Road
This should help ease Dubai traffic… There will be two new Salik toll gates on the Dubai roads as of November 24, this will take the total number of toll gates in Dubai from eight to 10. These gates …
Dubai’s two new Salik toll gates to be activated on November 24
Two new Salik road toll gates in Dubai will be brought into operation on Sunday, November 24, it was announced on Friday. The gates have been installed at the Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road …
UAE: This British expat’s journey to financial freedom started from a leap of faith
Kelly Marie Hodgkin is the CEO and business mentor at KMH Events in Dubai. The British expatriate, 38, has been in the UAE for 17 years, calling it a “leap..
Rise of immigration scams in UAE: How expat dreams turned to nightmares
Such frauds deceive individuals into parting with large sums of money, only to find themselves in limbo, waiting for results that never materialise …
Dubai: Salik announces 2 new toll gates to be operational from November 24
The two new Salik gates – Business Bay gate and Al Safa South Gate will be operational as of Sunday, November24, Salik PJSC announced on Friday. Angel Tesorero is Assistant Editor and designated funny …
Colm McLoughlin: Business leader transformed Dubai Duty Free into one of world’s biggest retail operations
When Colm McLoughlin first arrived in the UAE more than 40 years ago, Dubai International Airport had only entered its third decade of operations and Emirates airline was still two years away from …
UAE extends grace period for visa extension
The visa amnesty programme has been extended by two months in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the violators who have overstayed. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports …
Look Inside Ushuaïa’s Dazzling Dubai Debut With Calvin Harris
Over 15,000 people attended Ushuaïa’s inaugural Dubai Harbour Experience, where Calvin Harris DJed under the UAE capital’s gleaming skyline.
764 major deals drive $15.80bln in Abu Dhabi, Dubai bourses this year
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange contributed 95.6% to the total transaction value, while the Dubai Financial Market accounted for the remaining 4.4% …
Sharjah real estate transactions total $7.62bln in 9 months
The Sharjah real estate continues to appeal to investors from different nationalities, attracting 114 nationalities during the same period …
Sharjah real estate transactions total $7.62bln in 9 months
The Sharjah real estate continues to appeal to investors from different nationalities, attracting 114 nationalities during the same period …
‘Rare and medicinal’: Sharjah harvests its first batch of organic honey
The first harvest of natural honey in the Al Muntathar Reserve in Sharjah marks a significant milestone in the country’s food security efforts. The harvest reflects Sharjah’s commitment to developing …
UAE: Grace period for violators extended to December 31
This initiative also responds to appeals from violators wishing to settle their status by either leaving the country or obtaining employment and modifying their residency status …
‘Didn’t sleep for a month’: How UAE chef went from cooking at 11 to winning Michelin award
Faisal Al Harmoodi prepared his first dish when he was 11. Dictated the recipe by his mother who was unwell at the time and using a wheelchair for mobility, the young boy cooked the household’s daily …