Dubai’s flydubai secures $500m five-year loan to refinance its sukuk

The sukuk to be refinanced will mature on November 26 this year

Saudi Aramco pitches to investors in Dubai to drum up support for IPO

The investor meetings are Aramco’s first outside Saudi Arabia

UAE confirms holiday dates for Commemoration Day and National Day

Long weekend coming up for public and private sector workers in the country

Dubai economy grew 2.1% in first half of 2019

Growth was driven by a 6.2 per cent rise in the transport and storage sector

Dubai’s property market may not see ‘meaningful recovery’ in near term – S&P

Residential prices have fallen by about 10 per cent this year, says report

Motorist in Ras Al Khaimah drives at 236kph, arrested

Legal action was sought against the driver, while his vehicle was confiscated

Dubai’s DIFC partners with global payments provider WorldFirst

It will facilitate currency exchange services and cross-border payment solutions to e-commerce businesses and individuals across the region

Dubai welcomes over 12 million tourists in the first nine months of 2019

India remained the emirate’s top source market, followed by Saudi Arabia and the UK

Domestic workers above 60 can continue working in the UAE

The ministry has permitted renewal of employment contracts subject to specific approvals.

Dubai’s DEWA extends free-charging for electric vehicle users until December 2021

The extension only applies to non-commercial users

Saudi attracts 50,000 visitors since easing visa regulations

About 140,000 people requested tourist visas

Saudi’s ‘birthplace’ site catches foreign investor interest – CEO

Ground breaking is due to start January at the Diriyah Gate project, a UNESCO world heritage site

Workplace diversity: Why it is crucial and how tech can help

Is employee behaviour putting your company at risk?

To run a successful business and transform people into true assets, employee management is key

Revealed: Top brands that consumers in the UAE, Saudi recommend

Emirates was chosen as the most recommended brand in the UAE

Dubai reveals events line-up for UAE National Day

The UAE has announced that December 1- 3 will be observed as public holidays to mark Commemoration Day and National Day

Egypt wealth fund seeks GCC partners to lure investments

After launching a $20bn investment platform with the UAE, Egypt’s fund is now setting its sights on Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman

Saudi Central Bank watches banks for excessive lending in rush for Aramco IPO

SAMA wants daily updates on how much credit banks are providing after it eased lending limits for buyers

Government policies, Expo 2020 spending to boost UAE economic growth

Globally, workforces will reduce by 25 million in developed countries and scale by 470 million in emerging ones.

The UAE’s new insolvency law: What we know so far

The new insolvency law is expected to come into force in January 2020

Rains continue in the UAE, cloud-seeding not responsible for storms – NCM

Current weather conditions in the UAE are typical for this time of the year, says officials

Bahrain bank, China firm create $50m venture capital fund for Middle East tech market

The fund – MEC Ventures – will invest across sectors such as e-commerce, fintech, and technology ecosystem enablers

Oman’s ‘first’ blockchain trade deal conducted

The transaction involved the shipment of polypropylene to UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Carpet factory

Mega Dhs1.2bn Nakheel Mall in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah to open next week

The mall, initially slated for completion in 2017, features five retail levels with more than 300 shops

UAE royals attend funeral for Sheikh Sultan

Sheikh Sultan, the brother of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa, passed away on Monday

GCC to welcome 9.8 million Indian tourists by 2024 – report

The UAE hosted 2.89 million Indian visitors in 2018, expected to grow to 5.29 million by 2024

Dubai Fitness Challenge welcomed over 1.1 million participants this year

The 30-day event held over 13,000 fitness and wellness activities and events

Emirates orders 30 Boeing 787s worth $8.8bn at Dubai Airshow

Under the agreement with Boeing, Emirates has exercised its right to substitute the B777X with B787s

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets with Bill Gates in UAE

Talks for cooperation to tackle diseases were held

Saudi Aramco sees nearly enough early orders for IPO after 3 days

Fund managers can subscribe to the stock until Dec. 4

Many consumers across UAE, Saudi unfollow social media influencers – report

The survey revealed that 79 per cent of consumers unfollowed social media influencers due to contrasting values and increased promotional content