After signing a $51 billion financial investment package with the UAE last month, Turkey expects the money to start flowing by the end of the year.
Wynn talks up “substantial” UAE growth potential as Q2 revenue rises
Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings said the operator is edging closer to securing a licence for its new integrated resort in the UAE.
The UAE explores partnerships with international institutions
Meetings were held with the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the ESRI Research and Development Center, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and Open Data Watch.
Look Before You Lock: Sharjah’s Child Safety Department cautions against leaving children behind in locked vehicles
Entity carries out first-of-its-kind social experiment in the UAE to heighten awareness about the drastic consequences of leaving children alone in locked cars particularly in summer …
Dubai-Sharjah ferry service launched
From Dubai’s Al Ghubaiba Marine Station, the ferry passes Dubai Islands and Deira Corniche to reach the serene waterside views of the cultural emirate, docking at Sharjah Aquarium Marine Station.
Abu Dhabi revokes lawyer’s licence over criminal convictions
A lawyer’s licence has been revoked after they were convicted for assault and public order offences. Abu Dhabi’s Judicial Department’s Lawyers Disciplinary Council said the lawyer, whose name and …
Airfares to UAE soar for expats returning after vacation; some postpone travel
Travel industry experts have also raised concerns as they are unable to help their clients. “The airfare is over the roof. The airfare from [South Indian] cities is over Dh1,560. And most of [the …
The UAE’s first casino license could be ‘imminent’ says Wynn CEO
During Wynn’s latest earnings call Craig Billings said “there should be no concern” over gaming in Ras Al Khaimah’s Wynn Al Marjan Island …
Dubai property transactions up 44pc in H1, says report
Dubai Marina (14%) and Downtown Dubai (11%) were among the other high-growth markets. Other emerging locations such as Al Furjan (9%), Arjan (6%), Sports City (8%), and Town Square (5%) have also …
Du achieves major milestone in next-generation 5g technology implementation
Innovation to allow the UAE telecommunication provider to offer 3X speeds on wireless home broadband connection which will take user experience to an unprecedented level …
Dubai Chamber of Commerce explores the opportunities and challenges of the nurseries in the emirate
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, organised a virtual meeting recently that brought t …
MoIAT raises awareness of Sharjah factories of legislation, quality infrastructure, national measurement capabilities
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) today launched a workshop for factories and calibration laboratories in collaboration with the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD).
Casino Giant Wynn Expects to Get Gaming License in UAE Soon
Wynn Resorts Ltd. said it expects to soon obtain a gaming license in Ras Al Khaimah, a northern part of the United Arab Emirates near Dubai, raising hopes for what could be the Gulf region’s first …
UAE: Win up to Dh5,000 when you lose weight, lower blood sugar levels in diabetes challenge
RAK Hospital is encouraging people to make dietary adjustments and exercise regularly to manage and even reverse the disease …
‘Barbie’ Breaks Records In Some Uae Cinemas Thousands Of Tickets Sold On Day 1 Of Screening
Barbie has been released in the UAE, with thousands of tickets sold and many shows fully booked. According to some theatres, the movie has been breaking records. “We don’t want to give the exact …
When Will New School Year Start In Dubai? Khda Announces Key Dates
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has officially announced the important dates for academic year 2023-24 – including the start of the new school year. Several families with school-going children are already wrapping up their summer holidays as they prepare for the upcoming academic semester.
UAE’s Al Ansari Q2 profit falls 10.7% to $35mln on rising finance costs
The Q2 2023 net profit of UAE-based exchange house Al Ansari Financial Services declined 10.7% to 130.3 million dirhams ($35.48 million) compared with AED 145.8 million in the same period last year.