Dubai real estate sales hit record $13.6bn in July, growth eases
Dubai, UAE - Dubai's real estate market reached a new peak in July, with sales hitting an all-time high of AED50.1 billion ($13.6 billion). Although the market continued to grow, the year-on-year increase slowed to 33% from 53% in June, reflecting a high base effect from the same period in...
Cisco shares vision for a digital future at Expo 2020 Dubai
Located at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Partner Hub, Cisco’s digitally powered environment takes inspiration from natural groves and their intelligent underground systems.Jebel Ali Free Zone buzzes with trade
Jebel Ali Free Zone has been buzzing with activity this year because of a huge jump in the number of companies setting up businesses in Dubai’s state-owned flagship business park this year.UAE has overcome Covid crisis: Mohammaed bin Zayed
The UAE recorded fewer than 200 new cases of Covid this month, the lowest figure since Aug 2020. While life in the emirates has largely returned to normal, masks and social distancing rules remain in force. Heavily reliant on tourism, Dubai was one of the first destinations to reopen its...Pakistan invites auto-sector investment at Expo
The Federal Board of Investment of Pakistan has invited auto-sector investors to set up business within the country.Bahrain VAT rate hike may boost sales of UAE retailers
Bahrain plans to double its VAT rate to 10 percent, which is likely to drive its citizens to shop in the neighboring United Arab Emirates.DMCC registers best nine-month performance
The DMCC welcomed around 1,800 companies to Dubai from Q1 to Q3 this year.Expert at AVSEC symposium: Need to rethink security approaches
The 5th edition of the AVSEC Global Symposium, which started on Sunday in Dubai, brought together globally recognized security experts, local and international government officials.France takes to the skies to celebrate Expo 2020 National Day
DUBAI:Â France celebrated its 'Expo 2020 National Day' with celebrations in the skies and across ten locations, with the main activities taking place at Al Wasl Plaza. The festivities started with the fabulous Mister Sigrid, a crazy hatter, dressing visitors with eye-catching headgear in the colors of the French flag, while...UAE and India resolve to strengthen ‘deep economic ties between the two countries’
The United Arab Emirates and India have resolved to strengthen ‘the deep economic ties between the two countries,’ while noting the impact of the Covid pandemic on global trade and investment.Expo 2020 opens doors of hope for humanity
With the stunning opening of Expo 2020, the UAE has proved that it can explore the future that would open the doors of hope for humanity.Emirates Post launches five new services
The official postal operator of the UAE made the launches during the 2021 Seamless Middle East.Dubai Expo ‘new city’ is here to stay for decades
Dubai has created a "new city" for Expo 2020 that will exist for decades, the head of the event said, promising most of the vast site will remain in use after the six-month world fair.The most interesting pavilions at Expo 2020
Expo 2020 Dubai boasts some unique pavilions. Here’s a look at the most engaging among them.UAE Central Bank to issue commemorative Expo 2020 silver coins
DUBAI: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced it will issue silver coins that feature Expo 2020’s official mascots, the second commemorative coin produced to mark this global event. The first gold and silver commemorative coins were issued on the occasion of the UAE hosting Expo 2020. The...Seamless Middle East 2021 held in Dubai
The event, sponsored by the Arab League and organised by Terrapinn, was held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.US Pavilion to inspire ‘spirit of freedom’: Commissioner General
Robert Clark praised the UAE for transforming “the sands of the desert into a thriving World’s Fair site, complete with spaces for 192 nations to connect.Kuwait Expo 2020 pavilion will be ‘biggest’ in terms of size and activities, says director
DUBAI: Kuwait's participation at Expo 2020 Dubai is "biggest" in terms of pavilion size and range of activities, the pavilion's director said on Thursday. A total 200 government and private bodies across a diverse array of sectors are set to contribute to the booth over the coming six months, Bader...Digital transformation helps GCC banks prosper
Digital transformation brought about by COVID-19 has made banks more open to branchless and cashless banking enabling them to perform better in H1 2021 than they did in the same period last year.Dubai records weeklong real estate transactions worth $1.6 billion
DUBAI: Dubai has recorded 1,592 real estate and properties transactions worth AED6 billion ($1.6 billion) in total during the week ending September 30, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD weekly report said 73 plots were sold for AED350.29 million, 1,080 apartments and villas were sold for AED2.74 billion....Expo 2020 launches official visitor app and business-focused app
Expo 2020 Dubai has launched its official visitor app and a business-focused app.Dubai reviews park redesign proposals
Brand Dubai and Dubai Municipality have reviewed some creative proposals to redesign 10 public parks in the emirate.Dubai’s trade with Saudi Arabia leaps up 26 percent to AED30.5bn in H1
Trade between Dubai and Saudi Arabia grew 26 percent to AED30.5 billion in the first half of 2021, making the kingdom the emirate’s biggest trading partner in the Arab world.Fourth cycle of Dubai SME 100 gets underway
The fourth cycle is expected to highlight SMEs in Dubai that have shown resilience and progress despite the Covid-19 pandemic.Greatest shows on earth: How expos changed the world
International expos, or world fairs, draw millions of visitors to a chosen city every few years. Over two centuries these mega events have introduced the world to new products and landmarks.Revelations at Expos in the Past: Ketchup, Eiffel Tower, telephone
As Expo 2020 opens in Dubai on Friday, hoping to attract millions of visitors with its imaginative pavilions and technological advances, a look at what its predecessors unveiled.Dubai Expo unveils its gleaming pavilions
Dubai's edition, the first in the Middle East, is expected to be the biggest event ever held in the region with estimates of 25 million visitors over its six-month lifespan.Expectations rise for Expo 2020 gains to materialize
A study published said projections for 2019 indicated investments that would generate long-term returns of up to $33.3 billion.Dubai ups housing loan limit for UAE citizens to $272,000
The ruler of Dubai, and vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has raised the housing loan limit for all the UAE citizens to $272,000.Dubai Chamber initiative focuses on West Africa
The initiative, called Why Africa, will also look at the region’s key economic indicators and competitive advantages.EZDubai starts four projects
It already has 1.3 million sq ft developed and handed over.Dubai non-oil external trade up 31 percent, exports grow 45 percent
The results show Dubai has reinforced its status as one of the world’s fastest-growing business hubs, said Dubai crown prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He added Dubai’s existing sea and air network will be expanded to cover 200 new cities around the world.Union Properties begins work on townhouses in Dubai’s Motor City
Union Properties, the Dubai-based developer, has begun work on the construction of Motor City Hills, building three-story townhouse villas.Dubai sees growth in employment opportunities as Covid-19 cases drop
As a result of fewer travel restrictions following vaccination and a decline in Covid-19 cases, Dubai has experienced a turnaround in employment and a revival in business. Businesses in Dubai’s travel and tourism industry in August saw the sharpest increases in activity and new work in over two years, according...$4 billion infrastructure and road projects ready for Expo 2020: RTA
The Road and Transport Authority has charted out technical event management plans and developed a structure for the mobility of Expo visitors using various transit means from the metro and bus stations inside and outside the emirate in addition to taxis deployed at the site.UAE allots $17.6bn to housing project for Emiratis in Dubai
Dubai ruler and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has given approval for the allocation of $17.6 billion to a housing program for Emirati citizens in Dubai.Oman-UAE tourism sector partners hold workshop
The workshop was reportedly aimed at highlighting Oman’s participation in Expo 2020 Dubai through the encapsulation of the country’s civilization throughout history. It also saw Oman highlighting the steps it had taken to boost tourism.Innovation, partnerships put Dubai at forefront of financial markets: Analysis
DUBAI: Innovative initiatives and partnerships along with a series of regulatory reforms have placed the financial markets industry in Dubai at the frontier of global financial centers, an analysis says. Summarized in the Policy Briefs Series of Dubai Competitiveness Office, the analysis of the financial markets in the emirate cited...Dubai records $327m realty deals in week ending Wednesday
The deals consisted of 266 real estate sales transactions worth AED849.88 million.Dubai real-estate transactions for August cross $4bn
These are the latest numbers from the 18th edition of Mo’asher, which is Dubai’s official sales price index.Dubai approves $17.7 billion over 20 years for citizens’ housing
The outlay is for the next 20 years, Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said.Dubai expected to record 3.1% economic growth in 2021
Dubai’s economy would grow by a further 3.4 percent in 2022, ‘spurred by the hosting of Expo 2020’.What to Expect at Expo 2020 Dubai?
Expo 2020 Dubai is the first world expo in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia region.RoyalJet comes to Dubai to cater to high demand for charter planes
In order to cater to growing demand for charter planes, RoyalJet, the wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi-owned RoyalJet Group, has expanded its presence in the UAE by adding Dubai as its new operating base.Dubai Chamber adds 16,000 new members this year
Some 16,000 new companies have joined Dubai Chamber this year, bringing the total membership to more than 275,000.Double-digit growth for Middle East cities
Except Beirut, most Middle Eastern cities have witnessed growth in double digits in terms of population from 2015 until 2021.Dragon Oil to double output by 2026
Dragon Oil to double output by 2026Imdaad signs three contracts in a month
The total value of the contracts signed with several UAE clients is AED90 million.flydubai signs pact with Saudi company
The Saudi company will undertake ground handling services for flydubai.Villas to drive Dubai realty growth in Q4
Arabian Ranches, Dubailand, Dubai South, Palm Jumeirah, MBR City, Dubai Hills Estate and DAMAC Hills 2 are likely to be prime areas for villa transactions during the fourth quarter as they are receiving a lot of enquiries from the investors and end-usersDubai Police to use AI to secure Expo 2020
This would include monitoring visitors for safety from the moment of their arrival to the UAE until they reach the exhibition site.
















































