The UAE is set to announce revised petrol and diesel prices for January 2024. The Fuel Price Committee reduced prices for the last two consecutive months. In 2023, prices peaked in October, reaching …
Bazm-e-Urdu Dubai stages vignettes of Indian film legend Meena Kumari’s life
The launch of Bazm-e-Urdu Dubai’s annual magazine, an in-house publication, also took place. It was put together by the team of Arif Siddiqui, Sarwar Nepali, Sarwat Zehra, Ehya Ul Islam, Sadia Tariq, …
Dubai, Abu Dhabi stocks gain on last trading day of 2023
The Dubai index, which hit its highest in nearly eight years in early October, finished the year 21.8 per cent higher. It was supported by gains in heavyweight real estate and banking sectors in 2023, …
UAE Royal wedding; GCC visas; ‘Silent killer’ in Dubai; Saudi rule changes – 10 viral stories you missed this year
A royal wedding in the UAE, GCC visas, a Dubai Police safety warning and more of the viral stories making headlines on Arabian Business this year …
Dubai robotics start-up Micropolis files for $37mln IPO in US
Dubai-based robotics start-up Micropolis has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise around $37 million and intends to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Dubai Financial Market sees $18.39mln direct deal on Al Ramz Corporation shares
DUBAI – The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has witnessed the execution of a large direct deal on the shares of Al Ramz Corporation Investment and Development PJSC with a total value of AED67.5 million.
UAE insurance sector robust in Q3; total assets hit $35.8bn
The data shows that quarter-on-quarter performance remains equally positive, with assets rising 3.05% (AED 3.9 billion) to AED 127.7 billion between Q2 and Q3 of 2023. This sustained growth signifies …
Where to see fireworks in Abu Dhabi for New Year’s Eve 2023
Overlooking the Arabian Gulf, Abu Dhabi’s Corniche is arguably the best spot to flock to for New Year’s Eve fireworks displays. Stretching across eight kilometres of pedestrian pathways, there’s space …
UAE Weather: Red, Yellow Alerts Issued Due To Fog Temperatures To Drop To 7Oc In Some Areas
The NCM has issued red and yellow alerts in most parts of the country due to thick fog. Residents have been warned of lowered visibility until 10 today.
UAE: Police announce security exercise, issue advisory to residents
The Ras Al Khaimah Police General Command announced a security exercise in the emirate today. Taking to X, the authority announced the exercise will be held between Al Jazeera Al Hamra and Al Marjan …
UAE weather: Red, yellow alerts issued due to fog; lowest temperature to drop to 7ºC in some areas
As the weekend kicks off, residents can expect fair to partly cloudy weather in general, with clouds appearing eastward by afternoon, as per a forecast by ..
Dubai real estate records $4bn of transactions in final week of the year, including $97m Business Bay property
The Dubai real estate sector saw land and property transactions valued at AED14bn ($4bn) in the final week of 2023, according to data released by the Dubai Land Department. In total, during the week …
Arab Strategy Forum to commence from January 3 in Dubai
Titled “The Political and Economic State of the Arab World in 2024,” the thought-provoking event will bring together prominent global leaders, strategic experts, and leading figures in the realms of …
Mumbai woman books Dubai flight tickets online, ends up losing Rs 4.4 lakh to scammers
A Mumbai-based senior citizen was duped out of Rs 4.4 lakh in an online scam while trying to book flight tickets to Dubai.
Dubai thwarts 234kg drug smuggling attempt in ‘Operation Wheelhouse’
Dubai Customs on Thursday said it thwarted a bid to smuggle 234.68 kilogrammes of narcotics, specifically hashish, in a wooden ship that raised suspicion upon arrival to the harbour. Dubbed …
Dubai’s property market is bracing for a slowdown
Just nine months after buying their first property in Dubai, Dina Habib and Karim Yusuf are already planning their next move within the city.The Egyptian couple, who spent …
UAE Banks on AI to Boost Cybersecurity
Experts say while AI adoption is a good talking point for the UAE in 2024, the country still needs to address a persistent technology gap that exists in many organizations. Whether stemming from …