Private sector employees will be given three days, while the public sector will remain closed for four days.
Gulf Business reports live from MENA’s biggest ICT event.
The lender made a profit of Dhs328.5 million during the third quarter of the year.
Bargain-bucket tablets are quickly outselling laptops in the UAE, say retailers.
The Dubai Mercantile Exchange plans to shift its focus away from national oil companies, said its new CEO.
The emirate’s economy grew 6.8 per cent last year, according to government data.
The telecommunications firm operates in 17 countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
The property firm reached a restructuring agreement with creditors on a $1.2 billion loan last week.
Overspending and a lack of financial planning spell an insecure future for UAE residents.
The biometric seat being developed by the car maker will be able to monitor driver wellness and stress levels.
The Saudi telecom giant has made several announcements on the opening day of technology week, including deals with Ericsson, Huawei and Wikipedia.
The property firm will now be owned by the Dubai government.
A step-by-step guide to finding employment in the UAE hub from the CMO of the region’s leading online recruiter, Bayt.com.
The region’s largest ICT event takes place this month from 14-18 October at Dubai’s World Trade Centre.
Manchanda had been acting CEO of the Dubai-based developer since June 2011.
BNP Paribas arranged the deal, which will settle on October 16.
Dubai’s biggest annual technology event hopes to welcome over 130,000 visitors.
Emirates Aluminium reportedly picked Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank for the potential bond.
The UAE’s federal budget deficit reportedly rose to Dhs2.8 billion in January-June, above the government’s original forecast.
The central bank introduced caps for loans made to local governments and their entities in April this year.
Dubai and Australia’s flagship airlines are waiting on the results of a competition watchdog’s ruling ahead of their planned alliance.
UAE’s foreign minister has said the Brotherhood does not believe in the nation state or the sovereignty of the state.
NBAD is looking to reap 10 per cent of its operating income from Islamic banking by 2020, up from three per cent currently.
Abu Dhabi’s flagship airline is looking at more minority stakes to further expand its global reach, says CEO.
The airport retailer saw sales increase 10 per cent year-on-year during the first nine months of 2012.
Passenger revenues were boosted by code sharing and partnerships.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has given the green light on the $411 million Business Bay project.
UK-based Barclays quit the panel in July.
Property developers not complying with the laws and rules set by Dubai’s RERA should face strict penalty, says Khalid Al Malik, DPG’s group CEO.
Developers are upbeat about recovery in Dubai’s property market.