To be listed on Nasdaq Dubai and Euronext Dublin Dubai : Emirates Islamic Bank has successfully closed the issuance of five-year Sukuk worth $500 million from its $2.5 billion Certificate Issuance Programme. To be listed on Nasdaq Dubai and Euronext Dublin, the Sukuk issuance saw...

Annual Investment Meeting to take place next month The UAE is looking to secure some deals during the first virtual version of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), which is expected to attract more than 25,000 participants from around the world. Under the theme “Reimagining...

The entire business community has been the entity's top priority, and will remain so as businesses enter this new phase of recovery The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) announced an extension to its Business Support Package until October 20. The programme, aimed at helping...

Agreement includes exclusive hotel room packages and special offers and will drive up Africa and Middle East visitor numbers for Expo 2020 Dubai AS World Group (DIFC) has signed a corporate contract with Emaar Hospitality Group to promote exclusive room packages and special offers at...

The MBRIF, a $544.4-million initiative that was set up to support innovators in their journey The UAE has worked hard to build a digital economy, leading to tremendous progress that has set an example regionally and globally. The country's leadership has made it clear that the UAE's...

Three facilities closed down, while six are issued monetary fines; 35 others escape with a warning DUBAI – Teams from Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Economy have intensified their inspection of sports clubs, academies, and sports and fitness centres in Dubai, and have taken action...

Holders of diplomatic passports, those under the age of 18 or above 60, and individuals suffering from a chronic disease will not be required to wear the tracking device All UAE residents returning to Abu Dhabi onboard Etihad Airways flights must self-isolate at home for 14 days, the...

The death toll in the UAE remains unchanged at 402 UAE The Ministry of Health and Prevention has reported 786 new infections and 661 additional recoveries on September 17. The new cases were detected as a result of 92,912 examinations conducted to screen for the virus. The...

Adoption of e-gift cards also expected to grow over next four to six quarters The gift cards market in the UAE will see a bit of a slowdown this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but it will continue to grow year-on-year and reach more than $2 billion in about four years, a new...

International passengers arriving at Abu Dhabi airport will now have to wear a tracking device while they complete a mandatory 14-day home quarantine due to COVID-19, according to state-owned Etihad Airways. Daily infections in the UAE rose this month to their highest since the outbreak...