New projects will be released covering the construction of new roads network to ensure the smooth flow of traffic. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said it aims to complete key infrastructure projects worth Dh3.2 billion ($871 million) next year including the upgrade of the...

Asian workers, accounting for 82% of the total labour force in the country, sent 51% of total remittances during Q3 Expats remittances from the UAE amounted to $33 billion (AED121.1bn) during the first nine months of the year, according to a report by the UAE Central Bank. The...

Airport retailer to celebrate 34th anniversary by offering 25% discounts between Dec 18-20 Dubai Duty Free on Thursday announced plans to celebrate its 34th year anniversary with a 25 percent discount both in store and online. Dubai Duty Free will host a three-day sale,...

National Meteorological Centre also cautions against going offshore due to roughness of sea The National Meteorological Centre (NMC) on Thursday urged motorists to take extra caution while driving during the expected heavy rain periods over the weekend. It said the country will...

Officials say 14,000 have visited Dubai's newest tourist attraction since Tuesday launch Dubai Safari, the emirate's newest tourist attraction, lured 14,000 visitors during the first two days of its soft opening, it was announced on Thursday. The wildlife park saw 4,000...

Tourism chief says strategy includes plan to ensure that cruise passengers felt the 'soul' of Dubai Dubai remains on track to receive one million cruise passengers by 2020, according to Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Corporation of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM). In a keynote...

McGettigan’s Annual Christmas Jumper Party will take place on 14th of December, 2017 at the McGettigan’s JLT & The Baggot, Dubai. McGettigan’s Irish Pub, one of Dubai’s most popular live music venues, is conveniently located within easy walking distance from Jumeirah Lakes Towers metro...

The project is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2019 City Properties, the real estate development arm of UAE-based City Tower Real Estate, has launched a Dhs100m ($27.2m) tower in Dubai South. The 138-unit Al Haseen Residences is the company’s first project and...

China is the UAE’s second largest trading partner and the biggest exporter to the country Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bank of China to provide financing to Chinese, international and local companies setting up operations in...

Investment firm says it has bought stake in Tunisie Telecom from Emirates International Telecommunications Dubai-based Abraaj Group has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a significant minority stake in Société Nationale des Télécommunications (Tunisie...