The total size of the e-commerce market in the UAE reached AED 27.5 billion in 2023, with projections to exceed AED 48.8 billion by 2028, according to the fourth edition of the E-commerce in the …
Dubai: Ads, campaigns can now be displayed on school buses, says RTA
In investment opportunities for school bus operators, advertisements and promotional campaigns of business community can now be displayed on school buses, Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority …
Dubai real estate market thrives with strong residential deliveries and transactions in Q1 2024: Land Sterling report
The report reveals a substantial increase in residential unit deliveries and sales transactions, reflecting the city’s continued appeal as a real estate investment hub …
Ex-Afghan officials own $42m assets in Dubai: Report
KABUL (Pajhwok): Eleven Afghans – mostly former officials and their relatives – own properties worth more than $42 million in the Dubai city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), an investigative …
Dubai Land Department launches initiative for real estate technology
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched the Real Estate Evolution Space Initiative – ‘REES’, which will gather thought leaders and industry professionals to spur a wave of progress capable of …
Dubai: Now, extend old rental vehicles’ lifespan in new RTA initiative
“This service (extension) would be optional, not mandatory, for companies operating in the car rental business in Dubai,” said Abdulla Yousef Al Ali, CEO of RTA Licensing Agency. “It is designed …
Front runner emerges for strategic Adnoc offshore deal
A leading Middle East-based engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) player has emerged as the potential front runner on a strategic offshore increment project from Abu Dhabi …
Abu Dhabi Customs launches Phase 1 of Virtual Corridors
The first phase of the Virtual Corridors Cargo Movement System applies to shipments and goods moving from Khalifa Port towards companies established in Khalifa Economic Zones Abu …
Abu Dhabi Police Warns Public of Fraudulent Transactions When Selling Vehicles and Goods Online
The General Command of Abu Dhabi Police has issued a warning regarding fraudulent purchases made through the internet and social media platforms. These scams often involve counterfeit and delayed …
UAE-based ruya Bank CEO expects Islamic finance boom driven by ‘ethical consumerism’
The digital upstart is tapping into the UAE’s position as the world’s 4th-largest Islamic finance hub, with the sector’s assets comprising 23% of total banking assets in the country …
Naqvi calls for inquiry into undeclared Dubai holdings
“There is no illegality in investing abroad. Being businessman I will invest where I like,” he said, adding the FIA should investigate those who acquired offshore property illegally. Mr Naqvi said he …
Front runner emerges for strategic Adnoc offshore increment deal
A leading Middle East-based engineering, procurement, construction and installation player has emerged as the potential front runner on a strategic offshore increment project from Abu Dhabi National …
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre and PwC issue white paper on health equity, autism
Bridging the Gap for Individuals with Autism through Public Policy and Technology during Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), hosted by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator …
Abu Dhabi Ports Group to build $1bn multipurpose bay terminal in Bangladesh’s Chattogram
Abu Dhabi Ports Group has agreed to invest $1 billion in the construction of a multipurpose terminal under the Bay Terminal Project of Chattogram Port. The firm’s CEO Saif Al Mazrouei and Chattogram …
Sharjah Ruler chairs University of Kalba’s Board of Trustees meeting
The board approved the internal regulations of the University of Kalba, which regulate all academic, administrative, financial, graduate studies, and scientific research areas, among others, in …
Patterson-UTI (PTEN) Teams Up With ADNOC Drilling in the UAE
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. PTEN disclosed a significant development involving its subsidiary, Patterson-UTI International Holdings, Inc. The subsidiary has entered into a non-binding term sheet with …
UAE launches 10-year Blue Residency visa
The UAE has introduced a new 10-year Blue Residency visa for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to environmental protection, whether on land or in marine environments. Sheikh Mohammed …