Home next GCC next UAE

UAE

Ramadan: UAE fasting begins today

The country’s moon sighting committee confirmed fasting for the holy month will begin on Monday

Dubai Properties says first phase launch of Bellevue Towers sold out

The developer released 100 out of the total 300 units for sale

Debt warning after 20 Filipinos arrested in transit through GCC

Expats warned that a new passport would not protect debtors from detection

UAE non-oil sector up but job market still a concern

Emirates NBD’s PMI index increased but hiring was described as only “marginal”

Ramadan Q&As: Everything you need to know

Ramadan is expected to begin on Monday, June 6

Dubai mandatory health insurance deadline extended

Penalties will not be imposed on those who are not insured by June 30

UAE’s ENEC confirms unit one of nuclear plant over 84% complete

UAE nuclear energy body ENEC launches operating subsidiary

The new entity, Nawah, will operate and maintain Units 1 to 4 in Barakah

Saudi calls on Muslims to sight Ramadan crescent moon on Sunday

The first day of the holy month is expected to begin on Monday

Sheikh Khalifa leaves UAE on private visit

No details were disclosed about where Sheikh Khalifa was headed

Exclusive: HH Sheikh Ahmed on Dubai and Emirates

The airline’s chairman and chief executive explains how it has ‘challenged the historical norms’ of the aviation industry

Bankruptcy law under scrutiny as UAE woos start-ups

Existing legislation in the country means a bounced cheque risks landing the issuer in jail

UAE firms look to part time workers during economic uncertainty

Mums@Work is aiming to fill a perceived gap for part time staff in the emirate

UAE’s Alsayegh Media eyes regional and global expansion

The independent agency is eyeing Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and later London, New York and Scandinavia

New Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway set to open by year-end

Work on the Dhs 2.1bn project is 83 per cent complete

Abu Dhabi’s TAQA announces departure of COO

Edward LaFehrhe was the company’s highest ranking executive after the CEO position was made defunct

Dubai launches world’s largest concentrated solar power project

The 1000MW project will include five individual facilities

Etisalat, du ordered to cap mobile data bundles

The UAE’s telecoms regulator said the move aims to protect consumers from ‘bill shocks’

Dubai bank Emirates NBD in Dhs 500m digital push

The lender will the invest the amount in its digital operations over the next three years

Majid Al Futtaim announces $8bn UAE expansion

The company plans to add malls, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, Carrefour hypermarkets and leisure destinations in the country in the coming years

Abu Dhabi’s Aldar says 75% of its Mayan project sold out

The first phase of the golf and waterfront development includes 512 units

Dubai Police plans use of robots and artificial intelligence by 2020

The emirate’s police force is exploring the use of robots to perform basic policing functions

Chinese stowaway found on Emirates flight

The 16-year-old was found in the cargo hold of flight EK303 from Shanghai to Dubai

Abu Dhabi, Al Mal and Arqaam among Shuaa stake bidders

The stake is being sold by Dubai Group to meet debt repayments

Etihad, partners to add $9.6bn to Abu Dhabi’s economy in 2016

The airline and its partners will support over 91,000 jobs this year, finds Oxford report

Dubai’s RTA reveals Ramadan timings for parking, Metro

The RTA’s recently revised fares and timings will be applicable in most areas

UAE court acquits American charged with insulting country

The 25-year-old woman was acquitted after she was shown to be “mentally ill”

Dubai Properties launches two-tower project

Bellevue Towers will offer 300 residential units along with retail outlets in the ground floor

Dubai looks to improve fintech credentials with bitcoin technology

Emirate plans to position itself at the forefront of blockchain technology with several new initiatives

Dubai Parks and Resorts raises Dhs 1.68bn for Six Flags park

The new theme park is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2019

UAE can set ‘example’ for global free zones

World FZO International Conference focused on opportunities for free zones to lead global innovation