Expanding into new sectors and markets ranked first on the list of priorities for Dubai’s next generation of family business members, with business deve …
Death of American top executive who helped run the massive McDermott oil-yard near Inverness during the North Sea oil construction boom
Tributes paid to oilman ‘TJ’ Blanchard who loved his 15 years in the Highlands when the Ardersier site employed thousands.
No extension for Dubai sewer tunnel prequalification
Floods resulting from last week’s storm adds urgency to the project …
Bred Abu Dhabi 2024: What we learnt from the festival’s opening day
With a batch of new festivals, Abu Dhabi is putting its stamp on the UAE events calendar this year.These include the inaugural Saadiyat Nights concert series, featuring the likes of Sting and Mariah …
Married couples, Asian expats most likely to invest in UAE real estate, report finds
While nearly 70 percent of married couples are eyeing to invest in a property this year, a growing number of Asian expats are increasingly turning to the UAE for real estate opportunities …
UAE Rains: Sharjah Confirms Reopening Of All Blocked Roads
The local Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team in Sharjah has confirmed the reopening of all roads, which had been blocked after the heavy rains in the emirate. The relief tent next to King …
Sultan Bin Ahmed attends International Arabic language conference in Sharjah
The conference, which will hold 13 sessions over two days, will also discuss the development of the Arabic scientific language, the challenges of Arabisation and digitisation, the development of …
Dubai FinTech Summit to take place on 6 May
Dubai FinTech Summit will offer a platform for start-ups, investors and industry leaders to connect and capitalise on the growing FinTech market in the region and beyond. The MENA region’s FinTech …
UAE announces US$544 million for rain repairs, says lessons ‘learned’
The United Arab Emirates announced US$544 million to repair the homes of Emirati families on Wednesday (Apr 24) after last week’s record rains caused widespread flooding and brought the oil-rich Gulf …
Lady Opens Up About Her Hairdressing Work In Dubai: “I Make KSh 5m Monthly”
A woman named Madam Joyce, popularly known as Ages, based in Dubai, UAE, has opened up in an interview about her earnings in the United Arab Emirates …
55% wealth tax? Here are top 8 countries in the world where people pay ‘Zero Taxes’
Some countries boast exceptionally stable economies, allowing their governments to forego collecting taxes from citizens.
CBD reports net profit after tax of AED 701mln
Dubai: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2024.
Dubai Renames Humanitarian City, Launches New Knowledge Hub
Dubai has renamed its International Humanitarian City as ‘Dubai Humanitarian’ – as the hub marked 20 years of serving as a bridge of compassion and collaboration for the world. The city celebrated the …
With An Increase Of 67.1%, Sharjah Real Estate Transactions Reached AED 10 Billion In Q1 of 2024
During the first quarter of this year, the real estate sector in Sharjah succeeded in achieving a trading value of AED 10 billion, with an increase rate of 67.1% compared to the same period last year.
UAE entrepreneurs have ‘confidence’ in use AI for business, says new report
According to the report, entrepreneurs in the UAE tend to be young, with 64 percent reporting an age between 25 to 39. Moreover, most have been in business for five years or less despite their …
UAE-Oman: ADQ, QIA launch $180m tech-focused fund
Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company ADQ has launched the $180m technology-focused Jasoor Fund, in collaboration with the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) represented by ITHCA Group. This …
Some UAE residents face issues with vehicle insurance renewal after rains; here’s why
Dubai resident Saeed Aijaz has been trying to get his vehicle insurance renewed for the past seven days — but he couldn’t reach the sales agent who offered him a policy. Another expat, Anthony DSouza, …