who had been in coma for 14 months in Dubai. However, Sharma remained in the care of Preman and Santhi’s team only for six more months. “Our aim was to improve his health condition,” Preman told Gulf News over phone from Kerala. “His father ... ( read original story ...)
UAE relief ship arrives in Somalia
ABU DHABI: A UAE ship carrying 824 tonnes of food aid has arrived at the Port of Kismayo in Jubaland State of Somalia. The relief ship has been sent in line with the directives of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness ... ( read original story ...)
UAE financial firms launch JV to offer savings plans in Saudi Arabia
Shuaa Capital and National Bonds have announced plans to launch a joint venture in Saudi Arabia to offer savings and investments schemes in the Gulf kingdom. The partnership aims to meet a growing demand for investment and savings solutions in the kingdom ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Financial Market : Uncertainty with a downward bias prevails in UAE markets
Dubai: Last week the Dubai Financial Market General Index (DFMGI) got hit hard, falling 110.06 or 3.62 per cent to end at 2,928.17. That’s its largest one-week decline since early November 2017. Weakness was widespread as there were only five advancing ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Properties bids to attract Chinese investors
Dubai Properties is drawing high interest for its projects from investors and potential buyers in China as part of its participation at Luxury Property Showcase (LPS) Beijing 2018. A key highlight of Dubai Properties' outing at the event is its showcase of ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai-Mumbai busiest international route, courtesy migrant workers
The data showed that United Arab Emirates -- with Dubai as one of the key cities -- constituted almost half of the total international seats from India during the 2017-18 fiscal, "primarily led by migrant workers and business market in the Middle East". ( read original story ...)
UAE, Saudi Arabia set to spur IPO boom
Provided by Khaleej Times UAE, Saudi Arabia set to spur IPO boom The initial public offering (IPO) activity in the Middle East is poised to pick up in the second half of 2018 after a slow start in the first half as the result of a privatisation drive ... ( read original story ...)
8,884 seat belt violations in Sharjah this year
As many as 4,426 instances of using mobile phones while driving were also recorded during the same period, according to Sharjah Police statistics. Lieutenant Saud Al Shaiba, spokesperson for the Traffic and Patrol Department, told Gulf News: “Wearing the ... ( read original story ...)
2 major Dubai road projects to open on September 15: RTA
Dubai: The 7th Interchange on the Shaikh Zayed Road (SZR) Project, and Al Yalayes Road Improvement Project, are now nearning completion and both projects would be opened on 15 September 2018, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Saturday ... ( read original story ...)
Aldar to launch new Viceroy-branded property in Abu Dhabi
Just 24 hours after Aldar revealed it will refurbish the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi and turn it into a W Hotel property, the firm announced it is working on another branded property with the Viceroy Hotel Group in the capital. Aldar has not yet shared details ... ( read original story ...)