Czn Burak

Video: Behind the scenes at CZNBurak restaurant in Dubai

Rizgar Sak, chairman of Dives Holding, explains why he partnered with Chef Burak Özdemir to bring the CZNBurak brand to Dubai, and what he plans to do next

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport Welcomes Rossiya Airlines

Rossiya Airlines commences direct flights between Ras Al Khaimah and nine cities in Russia

It will connect Ras Al Khaimah to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Samara, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Perm, Ufa and Rostov-on-Dov

Islamic Development Bank sukuk Nasdaq Dubai

Saudi’s Islamic Development Bank lists $2.5bn sustainability sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

The total value of the bank’s sukuk listed on Nasdaq Dubai stands at $17.14bn

Dubai’s DME introduces new platform to trade multiple crude grades

Dubai’s DME introduces new platform to trade multiple crude grades

Video: Inside The View observation deck at Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, set to open this week

Located on the 52nd floor of The Palm Tower, The View at The Palm also features an exhibition and interactive aquarium tunnels

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,012 cases, 2 deaths

The case count in the UAE has now risen to 472,148

Sheikh Mohammed launches Dhs30bn strategic programme to stimulate vital sectors

The programme will contribute to financing more than 13,500 SMEs and creating 25,000 jobs

Evgeny Kuzin, Chef Izu Ani partner with Accor on new Dubai-based food delivery platform

Kitch-In will initially launch at the Movenpick Grand Plaza by Accor in Dubai Media City

Saudi Arabia

Saudi non-oil private sector growth slowed slightly in March – PMI

Saudi PMI Index fell from 53.9 in February to 53.3 in March

Abu Dhabi updates ‘green list’ destinations, includes two new countries

The new list, which includes 14 destinations, will be in effect from April 5

Abu Dhabi UAE

UAE economic recovery picks up pace in March, hits 20-month high – PMI

IHS Markit UAE PMI Index rose from 50.6 in February to 52.6 in March

Abu Dhabi says Ramadan tent permits will not be issued this year

The UAE has already issued several strict guidelines to be followed during Ramadan

Abu Dhabi summit: Regional leaders pledge to accelerate progress on climate action

A total of 11 countries have signed a group statement to ensure the success of the Paris Agreement

Saudis hike oil prices for key Asia market in sign of confidence

Aramco will increase its grades for Asia in May by between 20 and 50 cents a barrel

UAE announces $3bn investment in Iraq

The joint statement came at the conclusion of the official visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Dr. Mustafa Al Kadhimi to the UAE

Huawei pledges support for Middle East and Africa startups

First 15 startups start benefitting from the initiative in April

Logistics firm Tristar sets price range for second Dubai IPO in three years

The company plans to offer up to 24 per cent of its shares in the IPO

Oman is more than halfway towards meeting its financing needs for 2021

The government has OMR1.83bn left to raise after so far borrowing OMR1.77bn and withdrawing OMR600m from the Oman Investment Authority

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Covid-19: UAE reports 2,113 new cases, six deaths

The total number of infections recorded in the UAE has reached 470,136

Flydubai’s Boeing 737 Max aircraft to resume passenger services this week

Flydubai, which has a fleet of 14 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, said five jets have now received regulatory approval to rejoin its fleet

Prince Khaled named in advisory board of $15m global food tech challenge

Competition backers include Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council

Dubai Police arrests group of people for appearing in ‘indecent video’ shared online

The accused could face up to six months in jail and a fine of Dhs5,000

Saudi Prince reportedly sells English country estate to Bahrain’s King

The sale price was more than $165m, according to sources

RTA launches third Edition of Tamkeen Programme

Construction of roads to the new Al Khail Avenue Mall to be completed soon – Dubai’s RTA

The roads and bridges leading to the mall will complete construction by the end of the first half of 2021

Home security

Cyber threats frustrate banks’ digital efforts

How A10 Networks encryption, decryption technologies can help protect banks from attacks

Dubai launches new strategy to double companies and jobs in the creative sector

The Dubai Creative Economy strategy aims to double the creative industries’ GDP contribution to 5 per cent of Dubai’s economy by 2025

How UAE’s Landmark Group has kept pace with GCC’s evolving retail landscape

Keeping pace with the changing times has been key for retail heavyweight Landmark Group even as it continues to expand, reveals its CEO and chairwoman Renuka Jagtiani

How chartered accountants can play a key role in the fight against climate change

Chartered accountants must lead the businesses they work with to integrate climate change risk into organisational strategy, finance, operations, and communications

How should regional economies strive today to create the ‘jobs of tomorrow’

A region already suffering from chronic youth unemployment must innovate and train the next generation

Ramadan 2021: Covid-19 vaccine does not invalidate fast – UAE Fatwa Council

The council also reviewed the religious rulings in regard to the precautionary measures in place to contain the Covid-19 pandemic