The Pakistan Business Council Sharjah has been launched under the umbrella of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This will play a key ro …
From Abu Dhabi to Zanzibar: How IIT is India’s new big export
IIT-Delhi now has a campus in Abu Dhabi. However, it is not the only offshore one. The first by IIT-Madras was started in Tanzania’s Zanzibar last year. There are also plans for more such campuses in …
Adani Ospree Duty-Free: iPhones at a Cheaper Price than Dubai?
Free: iPhones at a Cheaper Price than Dubai? The Adani-backed Ospree duty-free store also now lets you buy iPhones at a cheaper price and we are just saying – it just might prove to be cheaper than …
UAE impressed by growth of Belarusian tourist flow to Sharjah
Belarus is one of the three CIS countries in terms of the number of tourists in Sharjah, the third largest and most famous emirate of …
Dubai: The New Playground For The World’s Superyachts
Today, while traditional dhows (wooden sailing boats) still ply the Dubai Creek, offering tourists a glimpse of Dubai’s rich maritime history, a growing number of superyachts are docking at Dubai’s …
Dubai real estate sales hit $12.9bn in August; top-performing areas and projects revealed
Dubai’s real estate market has experienced another strong month, with property sales in August totalling AED47.3bn ($12.9bn), a 40.8 per cent increase in value on the same month last year.
Dubai real estate: QUBE Development launches MIDORA Residences in Jumeirah Village Circle
According to recent data, JVC has emerged as the most popular area within Dubai’s Southeast submarket, with property sales reaching AED1.41 billion in Q2 2024 alone. Project Director Alisa Novokhatko …
UAE: Saudi Airline Flynas Makes First Landing At Sharjah Airport
Sharjah Airport has welcomed the first flights of Saudi airline Flynas, joining the list of carriers operating scheduled flights to and from Sharja …
Ziina banks $22M as growth explodes for the UAE-based fintech for small businesses
The Dubai-based startup, which now counts 50,000 retail and business customers in the UAE, has netted $22 million led by Altos Ventures.
UAE’s new anti-money laundering and terrorism law: What it means for business and the economy
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a decisive step in strengthening its financial defences with the introduction of a new Federal Decree-Law aimed at enhancing the country’s approach to …
UAE flights: Unaccompanied minor services by airlines; fees, rules explained
Due to parents’ busy schedules and distant family connections, children travelling alone are on the rise. Emirates and Etihad Airways in UAE have rolled ou..
Competition heats up for $6 billion-plus landmark Adnoc offshore expansion scheme
Technical bids were recently submitted by multiple contracting players for at least three EPCI packages meant for the first phase of the Lower Zakum LTDP-1 project …
UAE corporate tax: Why it is crucial for businesses to collaborate
As human beings, we are inherently social creatures. We naturally gravitate towards one another when we share common ideals and needs. This is evident in the formation of national trade bodies, not …
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inaugurates IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi campus
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, inaugurated the Abu Dhabi campus of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi) today. He also welcomed its …
Pinoy supermarket merchandiser in UAE now runs own travel agency
From moving crates and arranging goods at shelves, to running his own travel agency, an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) here has come a long way.
The Countdown Begins: Are You Ready For Your First Tax Period?
The goal of this article is to clarify what your first tax period will be and how to prepare effectively. Undoubtedly the implementation of the UAE corporate tax law, effective from June 1, 2023, has …
Adani splashes out $185m for majority stake in Astro Offshore
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (Apsez), India’s largest ports and logistics company, has entered into an agreement to acquire an 80% stake in Astro Offshore, a leading global OSV player in an …