Move aligns with national efforts to attract Emirati talent in medical field Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health (DoH) has exceeded Emiratisation goals, attracting over 1,200 national …
Dubai real estate: Binghatti, Mercedes-Benz launches new luxury branded residences
Mercedes-Benz has announced a new luxury branded residence venture in collaboration with Binghatti Properties at the Meydan Hotel in Dubai. The project, named Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti, will include the construction of a 65-storey residential tower …
Wife of Brit, 74, facing Dubai jail term after complaining to ‘aggressive’ locals about noise says ‘the music was like being in a nightclub’ and she is worried about her husband’s heart condition
Mr Mackellar of Aberdeenshire had been visiting his daughter, who had recently moved to Dubai, when he became involved in a dispute and found himself trapped.
Mercedes-Benz and Dubai-based Binghatti Properties unveil branded real-estate venture
The project breaks ground in Dubai this year when Mercedes-Benz joins forces with local real-estate developer Binghatti Properties to commence construction of Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti. This …
Dubai’s robust housing supply to benefit buyers, tenants
According to the Property Monitor Dynamic Price Index (DPI), Dubai property prices currently stand at Dh1,281 per square foot, a little shy of 4.0 per cent above the previous all-time high. Average …
Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Hekayati Is Introducing More Diversity In Children’s Stories With Its Personalized Books Platform
Well, that is exactly what UAE-based personalized children’s content platform Hekayati … We wanted to get into the MBRIF program, as it has a reputation of identifying scalable business and leading …
Abu Dhabi-backed firm’s 11th hour tweaks to Telegraph deal draws new UK scrutiny
Abu-Dhabi backed group Redbird IMI has tweaked its takeover plan for Britain’s politically influential Telegraph newspaper, prompting another round of government scrutiny and a scolding from a …
Judge refused to let Binance founder Zhao travel to UAE despite his offer to use equity as security
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao wanted to travel to his home in the United Arab Emirates for the “hospitalization and surgery” of a person in his life.
‘Fighter’: After BAN in Gulf countries; release of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone starrer ‘suspended’ in UAE
Fighter,’ starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, faces suspension in the UAE after being banned in Gulf countries. The film’s UAE distributor confirmed the suspension, citing objectionable …
Golden visas: UAE ‘cancels minimum down payment’ for property investors
Dubai has cancelled the Dh1 million ($272,294) minimum down payment required for people to qualify for a golden visa through real estate investment, as it seeks to encourage more residents and …
UAE denies sending weapons to Sudan’s RSF paramilitary: Report
The United Arab Emirates has denied arming the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in its war against the Sudanese army, the Financial Times has reported, after a leaked UN report said it had “credible” …
DIFC Innovation Hub Teams Up with Wealth Management Firm, Julius Baer, and Financial Market Infrastructure Euroclear
DIFC Innovation Hub, which claims to be the largest start-up and innovation hub in the world operating out of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the global financial centre in the MEASA) …
HOLD How the closure of a newspaper in the UAE raises uncomfortable questions about press freedom
But in the UAE, where state censorship and press control is rife, upsetting the powers that be can be a very bad idea indeed. Within hours the article, which merely noted that some Emiratis were fed …
Dubai announces new scheme to support retirees; cuts fees and offers finance to set up new businesses
CEO of Dubai SME, said, “The programme reflects the vision and directives of our wise leadership to provide all the support we can to retirees and employees approaching retirement in a way that …
Dubai’s second tallest tower with vertical mall, 7-star hotel will be complete in 2028
Another towering figure is set to be added to Dubai’s skyline, following the recent announcement by Azizi Developments that it has started constructing wha..
Wife of British grandfather facing jail in Dubai fears for his heart condition
I just want him home.” She described the incident on 1 January as involving “no evil intent” as she expressed her hopes authorities in Dubai would look “favourably” on the case. Ian MacKeller is said …
Marathon runner reveals why Dubai is a safe city for women
Born to Sudanese expats in Dubai, Israa Sharaf’s heart is filled with gratitude for the UAE, a country that has given her the freedom to grow into a strong, independent woman.A qualified dentist, …