Dubai, UAE-- On the day 4 of GITEX GLOBAL 2025, policymakers, cybersecurity leaders, and innovators convened to address the most pressing question of the intelligent age--how to secure a world powered by AI and data. While cybersecurity and resilience dominated the day’s discourse, the show floor remained a convergence of...
Imdaad 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-users
Dubai 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.
Dubai to get new arbitration court
The court will be part of a new arbitration body formed by Dubai’s ruler, and have 13 members with non-renewable four-year terms.
IPL to resume in UAE on Sunday after tournament suspension due to Covid
The tournament was halted in May because of a devastating surge in coronavirus deaths in India, prompting foreign players to rush for every available flight out. Many are not coming back. England stars including Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes will be missing.Dubai-France trade reaches AED8.5 billion in the first half of 2021
DUBAI: The emirate of Dubai sees tourism and exhibition activity returning to normal, with EXPO 2020 around the corner, according to Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO. Sulayem said Dubai has largely managed to mitigate the economic repercussions from the spread of the pandemic and DP World...
Dubai to develop digital economy strategy
The action plan is structured around three pillars: enhancing the digital business environment, supporting the development of digital firms and attracting leading players to Dubai
Proof of Covid-19 vaccination, PCR test needed to enter Expo Dubai
Expo 2020 visitors will need a coronavirus vaccination or a negative PCR test to enter, organisers in Dubai has said. The six-month world fair, featuring exhibitions by 192 countries, is expected to attract more than 20 million international visitors when it opens on October 1 after a year's Covid delay.
Blackstone looks to buyout Dubai-based VFS Global for $1.2bn
Blackstone, the US-based alternative investment management company, is in discussion with VFS Global, the Dubai-based visa outsourcing company, to buy it out for $1.2 billion.
DP World to invest $415m in a berth at London Gateway hub
DP World, the Dubai-based port operator, will invest $415 million in a new berth at its London Gateway logistics hub to increase supply chain resilience and create more capacity.Fans to return in small numbers to UAE leg of Indian Premier League
The Board of Control for Cricket in India, in a statement on its website, has confirmed the earlier reports, which now mean that the UAE will earn even more revenue than what it usually generates from the sporting events it hosts.
Dubai 11th popular city for investment visa programs, second for Covid safety
Henley & Partners’ Best Residence-by-Investment Cities for Business Index ranks cities according to lifestyle, tax, education, real estate, healthcare, security, infrastructure, etc.GII of Dubai to pick stake in Saudi healthcare firm for $600m
Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) of Dubai is looking to pick up a stake in a Saudi healthcare company for $600 million. It is part of the financial services firm’s expansion strategy in the kingdom.Dubai Aerospace Enterprise’s ESG Risk Rating among lowest
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd, the global aviation services company, has announced that it has received an ESG Risk Rating score of 14.1 which was assessed by Sustainalytics to be ‘Low Risk’ category. This follows the publication in June 2021 of DAE’s inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance Report.
Shuaa Capital CEO now owns 30 percent of the firm
The CEO of the UAE-based Shuaa Capital has bought 57, 966, 523 shares in the financial firm, taking his personal stake close to 30 percent in the company.
RTA announces special buses for Expo 2020 Dubai
The RTA will operate 126 buses within Dubai, and 77 buses between Dubai and the other emirates, all so that visitors have a smooth time attending Expo 2020. The buses will apparently run 1,956 direct daily trips from Saturday to Wednesday.Etihad to fly to Saudi again
In a statement to Arabian Business, the carrier confirmed that passenger flights would recommence between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia from Saturday, with services connecting the UAE capital with Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh.
Emirates to restart flights to Saudi Arabia and St. Petersburg
Emirates will restart flights to Saudi Arabia and St. Petersburg in Russia with demand for travel rising as the Covid pandemic restrictions ease in many parts of the world.Dubai unveils Expo 2020 ‘passport’ for visitors
Visitors to Dubai’s Expo 2020 will be required to buy a 50-page booklet, passport, that would keep tabs of an individual’s visits and hold a unique number as well as passport-size photo and personal details.
Aramex likely to buy out Turkish MNG Kargo for $500m
Aramex, the Dubai-listed courier agency, is in talks with MNG Kargo, the Turkish delivery company, to buy it completely for close to $500 million.
Business booms in Dubai, best in two years
Business activity has grown in Dubai at the fastest rate since September 2019, and is likely to improve further on the back of relaxed containment measures and the hosting of Expo 2020.
Iker Casillas to launch goalkeeper training center in Dubai
Called the Iker Casillas Goalkeeper Training Center, this will be the first such facility by the Real Madrid goalkeeper outside Spain.Japanese-French consortium to operate Dubai Metro now
The change in operators coincided with the 12th anniversary of Dubai Metro, which started operation on September 9, 2009.Empower cools Uptown tower
Empower is servicing 3,850 RT at the skyscraper.
Aramex creates two business arms
Company also creates regional structures, each headed by a VP.
Dubai property sales hit four-year high in August
The figures indicate that the property market, particularly the residential market, is recovering after hitting a low at the start of the pandemic last year.
Own a share of Dubai property for as little as $136
If you are an investor, you can now own a share of Dubai property for as little as $136.Aston Martin Vantage to police Dubai
The Vantage joins other sports and supercars of the police force.
Saudi state media companies to move from Dubai to Riyadh
The decision follows an earlier Saudi move to stop giving state contracts to companies and commercial institutions with Middle East headquarters in any other countryDubai sees real estate deals worth AED9.4bn; 146 plots fetch AED2.26bn
The DLD weekly report said 146 plots were sold for AED 2.26 billion, 1,080 apartments and villas were sold for AED 2.25 billion
DEWA launches camp for women
The two-month virtual camp is said to feature six learning tracks.
UAE announces 50 national development projects
The projects are expected to lay the foundations for further growth of the UAE.
India slider at ‘gold’ price in Dubai
The dish sees the vada filled with truffle butter and cheese, stuffed in a bun, and served with sweet-potato fries and mint lemonade.Agthia to buy Dubai snack company
The group has endorsed the full acquisition of BMB Group.
UAE forms new law to punish erring ministers and officials
Any minister or senior official found guilty of corruption could be relieved of their job.
Israel mission in Dubai eyes Gulf oil deal
Environmentalists had voiced anger over the plan to ship Emirati crude to Israel's Red Sea port of Eilat.
Dubai’s gourmet restaurants hungry for a star
It is a prize a restaurant or a chef would die for to possess. It is the culinary equivalent of an Oscar in the film industry. The Michelin star is the medal that diners of the world hunger for.
Sports sector adds $1bn to Dubai economy each year
The growth in the sector is a result of the Dubai community’s increasing interest to participate in sports activities over the years.
DEWA’s sustainability report out
It focuses on social, economic and environmental aspects.
Dubai Metro to open Jumeirah station on Sept 1
The station would be opening well ahead of the beginning of the Expo 2020 Dubai events, which it will be serving.
Philippines-UAE trade rose 32% in first 5 months of 2021
Total trade between the Philippines and UAE already crossed Dh1.3 billion from January to May 2021
Lebanon taps Dubai’s ENOC for fuel swap
Lebanon is expected to use ENOC’s fuel to generate electricity, as the Iraqi oil is deemed unsuitable for the process.$1.68 billion weeklong realty deals recorded in Dubai
DUBAI: Real estate and property transactions worth AED 6.2 billion were recorded in Dubai during the week ending Thursday. Dubai Land Department said a total of 1,345 deals comprised 215 plots that sold for AED1.2 billion and 1,163 apartments and villas that went for AED 2.45 billion. The most expensive...Expo 2020 promises a productive Q4
The sale of tickets, easing of travel restrictions and positive investment projections point to a surge in economic activity in the run-up to the mega event.
Empower buys 19 plants for $234m
Empower will as a result acquire all the assets of these systems.
Dubai’s Alcazar bought out for $500m by China
Dubai’s Alcazar Energy Partners, a wind and solar developer, has been bought out by the state-owned Chinese company Three Gorges South Asia Investment Ltd. for $500 million.
Uber Reserve launches in Dubai
Allows riders to book rides up to 30 days in advance.
Six new projects approved for development of Hatta
Tourism and water have been the economic mainstay of Hatta, an inland exclave of Dubai.Emirates to increase salaries of employees
Emirates has announced that from October 1 it will undo all changes to employee pay structure that it undertook to save the airline from going under last year when Covid swept through the whole world.
