Declan Rice has defended Arsenal’s mid-season trip to Dubai after Rio Ferdinand insisted that they cause ‘nothing but trouble’ for teams. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis Mikel Arteta took his …
Dubai Customs soars to new heights: Achieving record-breaking performance, innovation accolades, and community impact in 2023
Dubai Customs, represented by the Customs Training Center, conducted a total of 3,913 training courses by the end of 2023, benefitting 14,317 employees. The training sessions for each employee …
Dubai Islamic Bank proposes 45% dividend after record Dh7b net profit in 2023
Image Credit: Bloomberg Dubai Islamic Bank posted a 26 per cent rise in net profit fot 2023, which the largest Islamic bank in the UAE attributed to higher non-funded income and lower impairment …
Dubai logs over $3.4bln in realty transactions Tuesday
Dubai’s real estate market recorded 510 sales transactions worth AED1.36 billion on Tuesday, in addition to 210 mortgage deals totalling AED1.95 billion, and 30 gift deals amounting to AED165.56 …
Sharjah Winter Adventures: Sandboarding, paragliding and 6 more thrills you can’t miss, 2024
Sharjah’s secret winter wonderland: Off-the-beaten-path adventures for nature lovers Dubai: Want to enjoy sandboarding off the ‘Big Red’ sand dunes? Or paragliding 5,000 feet in the air, with a …
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank full year net profit rises 45% to record Dh5.25 billion
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank on Tuesday reported a growth in net profit of 45 per cent for 2023 to Dh5.25 billion from Dh3.62 billion in 2022. Net profit for Q4 2023 reached Dh1.5 billion with 29 per cent …
Food flight: Abu Dhabi firms team up to launch ‘perishable air corridor’ to develop trade routes
Three Abu Dhabi firms will team up to create a ‘perishable air corridor’ to boost the sale and transportation of food stuffs in the UAE and around the world.
First look at Abu Dhabi’s luxurious Al Bateen Ladies Club
Dubai’s boutique padel and community venue Matcha Club has opened Al Bateen Ladies Club, a luxury lifestyle hub in Abu Dhabi.Perched on the shores of Al Bateen beach that overlooks Hudayriyat Island, …
Uganda in talks with UAE investment firm over planned oil refinery
Uganda is negotiating with an investment company led by a member of Dubai’s royal family to develop a planned $4 billion refinery for some of its crude oil, its energy minister said on Tuesday.
UAE leads GCC in IPO proceeds of $6.07b in 2023
The UAE continued its domination in terms of initial public listing proceeds in the GCC in 2023, accounting for almost 56.3 per cent of the region’s total issuance proceeds.The UAE repeated its …
Brit granddad ARRESTED in Dubai after making noise complaint to rowdy neighbours ‘who threw drink over him & grandchild’
A BRITISH grandad has been arrested in Dubai after making a noise complaint and having a drink thrown over him. Pensioner, Ian Mackeller had tried to quieten his daughter’s rowdy neighbours as they …
Dubai to host family office roundtable
Dubai, the hub of financial innovation, will host the Family Office Roundtable (FORT) Global, curated by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI). The ev..
UAE real estate: Property market flourishes amid global challenges, says new JLL report
The residential sector in Dubai witnessed remarkable growth in transactions in both primary and secondary markets in 2023 …
Oppo Reno 11F 5G and Realme Note 50 arrive on UAE’s TDRA
Oppo is preparing to launch the third smartphone in the Reno 11 Series. With the launch of the Reno 11 5G and Reno 11 Pro 5G in Indonesia, speculations for the Reno 11F 5G launch are quite rife.
Iraq: UAE’s Masdar plans to build solar power facility
Iraq advances renewable goals with 7.5 GW solar contracts and funding for four key projects, targeting one-third renewable electricity by 2025.. Iraq: UAE’s Masdar plans to build solar power facility.
BNP Paribas, Merrill Lynch and MSCI Former Executive Joins Fintech Premialab
Premialab announces the appointment of Philippe Jacson as Head of Business Development in Asia & Middle East. Based in Dubai, Mr. Jacson will lead the business development in this key market segment.
UAE: Sharjah’s 12 iconic landmarks to be illuminated for Light Festival; dates, locations announced
Sharjah’s 12 iconic landmarks will be illuminated during the 13th Sharjah Light Festival (SLF), which is set to commence from February 7 to 18. The festival will feature more than 15 spectacular light …