Lagardère Capital, a joint venture between the travel retailer Abu Dhabi Capital Group, won the concession for the core duty free categories, liquor & tobacco, confectionery and fine foods back in …
UAE Eyes $7 Billion Gambling Jackpot
After years of speculation, the United Arab Emirates is a step closer to becoming the first Gulf state to legalize casinos — a move that could eventually pull in almost $7 billion of revenue annually. The country set up a federal body — chaired by …
American Stuck in Dubai for Five Years Says He’s Being Wrongfully Detained
Robert Dobbs, a 55-year-old Wisconsin man, claims he’s been stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for five years due to an unresolved legal dispute over school tuition fees. Dobbs says that local …
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Capital, Brazil’s Petrobras sign MoU to explore biofuel opportunities
Mubadala Capital has signed an MOU with Brazilian state-owned petroleum company Petrobras for a potential investment in a biofuel project in Bahia, Brazil. The agreement follows the development of …
High-tech buses to serve 25,000 students in Dubai
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC … “Using DTC’s extensive experience and resources, combined with investments in advanced school bus technologies, highlights our strategic drive to increase …
DEWA’s smart tech powers Dubai to 100% energy transmission reliability
DEWA’s initiatives will help meet the requirements of the sustainable development plans and support the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. DEWA’s smart tech powers Dubai to 100% energy transmission …
Dubai: 10 start-ups that will shape the metaverse industry
DIFC’s Accelerator Programme received tremendous responses from companies worldwide as the emirate has become a magnet for metaverse …
UAE: Sheikh Mohammed announces new end-of-service benefits system for employees
The goal is to boost workers’ savings … and to ensure that they are invested safely,” the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai said …
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announces new UAE end-of-service scheme for workers
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister, on Monday announced a new end-of-service reward systems for employees in the private sector and free zones. Sheikh Mohammed, chairing a …
Sheikh Sultan approves 25 scholarships for postgraduates at University of Sharjah
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved 25 new scholarships for postgraduate studies at the University of Sharjah (UoS) for Sharjah …
Sharjah Ruler approves 25 scholarships for postgraduates
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved 25 new scholarships for postgraduate studies at..
UAE gaming watchdog to boost Dubai real estate market, say experts
Speaking to Arabian Business, Jamie Ryder, Partner in the Entertainment & Media Industry Group, Reed Smith called the debut of the watchdog “the clearest statement of intent from the UAE government to …
Real Estate Headhunter Launches First Retention-Focused Recruitment Business In Dubai
EXECUTIVE SEARCH. is a new kind of recruitment consultancy, which aims to change the way companies think about recruitment, launched by real esta …
Property Finder reports: Dubai’s real estate market witnesses 25% YoY surge with AED 33.7bln in August 2023 transactions
August 2023 recorded transactions worth AED 33.7 billion, representing a 43% hike in value over the same month last year …
Dubai forum to spotlight global business
A distinguished forum will gather a galaxy of thought leaders, decision-makers, and CEOs from the biggest conglomerates in the UAE in Dubai on Wednesday (September 6) to drive progress and …
4 Neobanks disrupting the FinTech landscape in the UAE
IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news analysis firm, with a 30-year track record and clients globally. We take pride …
Sharjah Summer Promotions 2023 wraps up in spectacular fashion, bringing joy and rewards to participants
Sharjah: The 20th edition of the “Sharjah Summer Promotions 2023” has concluded with a grand celebration at City Al Zahia Centre in Sharjah, marking the successful culmination of more than two months …