The event was attended by Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Deputy Chairman of the Council and the Director-General of the Human Resources Department in Dubai, Dr. Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, president …
Dubai: New property owners are converting their units to short-term rentals; here’s why
Dubai has seen a large upsurge in Airbnb listings over the last three years. There are currently between 25,000–30,000 listings in the city, with significa..
Fintech Firm Airwallex Engages Middle Eastern Wealth Funds for Expansion
Global Fintech platform Airwallex is in discussions with several Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds as it seeks to raise capital for regional expansion, …
SPL encourages children’s reading at Sharjah Reading Festival
Eman Bushulaibi of the Sharjah Book Authority, highlighted the library’s involvement in the Sharjah Reading Festival for Children.
UAE: 25 private sector companies gather to propel Emiratisation under Ishraq Programme
The Emirati Human Resources Development Council in collaboration with the UAE Food and Beverage Business Group and under the auspices of the Ishraq programme …
Dubai real estate: Commercial property market sees growth in Q1 2024
Dubai’s commercial real estate market experienced an uptick in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest market report from CRC (Commercial Real Estate Consultants). Total sales transactions …
Dubai Duty Free’s McLoughlin retires after 41 years on top
It’s easy to forget that Ireland has for years been a world leader when it comes to duty-free shopping. The first such shop in the world opened in Shannon Airport in 1952, primarily to capitalise on …
Favourite emerges for Lower Zakum offshore project
Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive Exclusive announcements on project news, bids, awards and updates The latest Industry data and competitor insi …
From Dh1,000 salary to Dh30,000 profit: How these UAE workers turned business owners
From starting as blue-collar workers to becoming successful entrepreneurs, three inspiring expats share their rags-to-riches stories with Khaleej Times …
Dubai International Chamber concludes trade mission to Southeast Asia with 180 bilateral business meetings between companies from Dubai and Vietnam
Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully concluded its week-long trade mission to Southeast Asia by arranging 180 …
UAE to host ‘2024 PLACI Compliance Requirements Session’ on May 14
The United Arab Emirates is set to host the “2024 PLACI Compliance Requirements Session” conference and exhibition for the first time in the Middle East.
UAE casino update; Dubai real estate investment analysis; GCC visa progress, 100 most influential Arabs – 10 stories you missed this week
UAE hospitality news, Dubai real estate updates, visa updates and an iconic departure included in the 10 biggest stories of the week …
Major expansion of Mina Al Hamriya, enhancing Dubai’s maritime infrastructure
Dubai, UAE: In a significant step to strengthen Dubai’s maritime capabilities, DP World has announced the completion of the Mina Al Hamriya expansion project, enhancing the port’s operational capacity …
‘Self-study, no social media’: How Abu Dhabi girl aced Kerala HSE exams
L iya Rafeeq didn’t open an Instagram account until her Grade 12 Kerala Higher Secondary Examination (HSE) was over. She never had time for social media or for sharing viral vid …
‘Menace’: Isabel May Starring In Horror Feature From Image Nation Abu Dhabi & Spooky Pictures; AGC International On Sales – Cannes Market
Image Nation Abu Dhabi and Spooky Pictures have set their third feature with sci-fi horror Menace from director Randall Okita and starring Isabel May …
The Cost of the Gulf’s Booming Business in Africa
Dubai, deemed “the New York for Africans now,” is a primary gateway for global investors who want to do business on the continent. The downsides of the Gulf-Africa relationship, however, continue to …
Investments worth $9.25m committed to start-ups at Dubai FinTech Summit
15 regional finalists pitched at the FinTech World Cup grand finale during Dubai event Mohammed Saleem, Founder and Chairman of Trescon and Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO of Trescon at Grand Finale of …