She was strong and was already nibbling and trying to nurse within hours of being born,” Dr Mushtaq Ahmad, one of the veterinarians who worked on the project, told Gulf News during a visit to the centre located in Wadi Safa near Dubai Hills. Dr Jahangir …
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Sharjah, Eagle Hills venture to build three projects worth $735m
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Abu Dhabi developer Eagle Hills have announced the launch of three projects worth Dhs2.7bn ($735.1m) under a new joint venture. Maryam Island, Kalba Waterfront and Palace Al Khan appear to be the …
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UAE says Qatar fighter jets intercepted commercial flights
The UAE denies the allegations. The UAE’s state-run WAM news agency made the claim about the Qatari jet fighters on Monday, citing the country’s General Civil Aviation Authority. WAM quoted Saif al-Suwaidi, the director-general of the GCAA, as saying the …
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An opportunity not to be mist! Stunning footage shows Dubai’s skyscrapers poking out from above a blanket of fog
Rustam Azmi, an Indian business owner who has lived in Dubai for 28 years, took the pictures from the 88th floor of a tower in the marina and from the Index and Executive towers in the downtown area. The 31-year-old said: ‘I have seen the golden age of …
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UAE says Qatar fighter jets intercepted commerical flights
The UAE denies the allegations. The UAE’s state-run WAM news agency made the claim about the Qatari jet fighters on Monday, citing the country’s General Civil Aviation Authority. WAM quoted Saif al-Suwaidi, the director-general of the GCAA, as saying the …
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Bank of Sharjah P J S C : Sharjah Islamic Bank posts AED 188m profits in Q4
Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Sharjah Islamic Bank on Monday reported a 7.2% year-on-year decline in net profits during the fourth quarter of 2017. The bank’s net profits reached AED 118 million ($32.12 million) in Q4-17, according to a filing to the Abu Dhabi …
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VAT In The UAE: How Is Your Business Affected?
As we have entered January, the first month of the new VAT regulations in the UAE, business owners across the Emirates are bracing themselves for a big change. Historically, the UAE has operated one of the simplest taxation systems in the world. But in …
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UAE set to be removed from EU blacklist of tax havens
The European Union will probably remove the UAE and South Korea from a blacklist of tax havens later this month. Following “new commitment letters signed at high political level,” the EU’s Code of Conduct working group on business taxation …
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UAE will complain to UN over Qatar war planes
The United Arab Emirates will lodge a complaint against Qatar at the United Nations’ aviation agency on Tuesday after Qatari war planes allegedly intercepted UAE civilian aircraft, a UAE official said. The UAE said on Monday that Qatari air force jets …
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Rory McIlroy making a comeback in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — After a long layoff from golf, Rory McIlroy has some newfound sympathy for Tiger Woods. The 28-year-old Northern Irishman is making a comeback at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after ending his season early last year.
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Abu Dhabi to build world’s largest desalination facility
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi will build world’s largest desalination facility by 2021, which will cater to the water demands of Abu Dhabi and Northern Emirates, a top official announced here on Tuesday. The Dh2-billion Taweela Reverse Osmosis (RO) Independent …
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Why investing in Sharjah property is a no-brainer
The Sharjah real estate market did not get its due until the government relaxed rules and opened investment to expatriate buyers on 100-year leases in 2014. This decision resulted in a handful of developers launching large, master-planned communities to …
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Gemini Property Developers Appoints National Piling for 29-Storeyed Symphony – Business Bay
Gemini Property Developers, a Dubai-based boutique real estate developer, has announced the appointment of National Piling as piling and shoring contractor for the upcoming 29-storeyed Symphony – Business Bay, being developed at Business Bay area – the …
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Sharjah Police install radars to detect parking violations
And if you do not heed to the warning, you will be booked. The Sharjah Police have installed new radars to catch motorists who illegally use parking spaces allocated for people of determination. The environment-friendly radars – which are in a trial phase …
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Seven Dubai flights diverted due to heavy fog
“Low visibility caused by foggy weather conditions have disrupted normal operations at Dubai International (DXB) this morning with seven in-bound flight diverted to a neighbouring airport,” the spokesperson told Arabian Business. “Dubai Airports is working …
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Revealed: Dubai’s most expensive communities
Downtown Dubai and the nearby Old Town community are the most expensive areas to rent and buy apartments, according to new research from Propertyfinder Group. According to the research, the most expensive area to buy an apartment is downtown Dubai …
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We Need Part-Timers and Students to Cut Costs: Restaurant Owners in Dubai
Dubai’s F&B business owners are getting that sour taste — and it’s not just the steep rents they fork out that’s causing it. So they are looking for some sweeteners that could help make things better for them. “The fact that we are only able to …
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