The company is setting its sights on global markets using the strength of its Dubai base Dubai’s hospitality industry has remained fairly resilient despite the slump in the wider region caused by the impact of a variety of factors ranging from low oil prices to currency fluctuations,...

Families with multiple cars have complained about a lack of affordable options to park near their residences Abu Dhabi: A new set of “exorbitant” parking rates has added to the financial burden of some Reem Island residents in the capital. The residents, who rent or own residential...

Even ready properties in Dubai are getting right into the thick of sales action going by the numbers notched up in the first five months. If this interest in ready properties holds up even after summer, it will allay concerns in real estate circles that buyer demand is there only for off-plan...

The process involved coloring all lanes in an eye-catching style The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has started colouring the asphalt red on parts of streets that are subject to changes in speed limits. Roads such as Oud Metha Street near Bu Kadrah Interchange along the...

The bank press statement follows the Qatar-linked terror list designating 59 individuals, 12 entities issued today Banks and other financial institutions operating in the UAE have been instructed to search for and freeze any accounts or deposits or investments held by individuals or...

DUBAI // The routes, financials and environmental impact of the proposed hyperloop link between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain will be submitted to authorities after Ramadan, laying the groundwork for the high-speed transport network. "We are not talking about different cities any more because the...

DUBAI // Anyone of a certain age will look back on their driving lessons and recall navigating the roads in a beat-up Toyota Corolla, Peugeot 205 or perhaps something even older but, of course, that isn’t very Dubai. For the VIP learners out there who would not dream of being seen in a...

Al Khaja says its important to generate support for the business side of the UAE’s film industry Prominent Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja has called on the UAE government to help fund home-grown movies and boost the country’s cinema industry. Speaking at a recent event, Al Khaja...

International hotel chain Radisson Blu is launching Blu Planet for Meetings, making meetings carbon-free at its hotels worldwide by the end of the year. The selected First Climate carbon offsetting projects contribute to fighting global warming and support the UN Sustainable Development...

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has launched a new advanced smart scheme enabling travellers to use their smartphones instead of their passport or express gate cards at the airport. Dubbed ‘Emirates Smart Wallet’, the system is meant to further streamline travel movement across DXB,...