Dubai Government Media Office made the announcement DUBAI: Dubai's Road and Transport Authority said it has awarded construction contracts for roads, tunnels and bridges worth 630 million dirhams ($171 million) as part of the city's infrastructure development plan ahead of the Expo...

United States, India, Thailand, Spain and the United Kingdom topped the list of the countries exporting capital to Dubai DUBAI: Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Dubai rose 26 percent in the first half of 2018 compared with the same period last year, the government said on Saturday....

Municipality unveils plan to plant 1,500 date trees in certain parts of Abu Dhabi Island to enhance the city's appearance Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM) is planning to plant a massive number of date trees in Abu Dhabi Island to enhance the urban appearance. The City Municipal...

Big prizes and commissions were on offer to brokers at this year's event, while customers benefitted from fee waivers and generous payment plans It seemed somewhat fitting that this year's Cityscape Global Exhibition was sandwiched between two other events aimed at bargain hunters -...

Accor Group reveals four-month makeover plan for the ground floor and lobby area of Ibis Al Barsha hotel Ibis Dubai Al Barsha Hotel, part of the Accor Group, has announced renovation plans for the months ahead. The three-star property will undergo a four-month makeover of the...

Federal Customs Authority has launched its first inspection operation using sniffer dogs at the Ras Al Darah Port The UAE's Federal Customs Authority has launched its first inspection operation using sniffer dogs at the Ras Al Darah Port, which is managed by the Ras Al Khaimah Customs...

Rotana and Al Diyar United launch Centro Salama Jeddah, the first hotel project to be funded and developed in partnership UAE-based hotel operator Rotana and Al Diyar United have announced the launch of Centro Salama Jeddah, the first hotel project to be funded and developed in...

Bloomberg Global City Housing Cost Index shows 47% of average monthly salary goes on housing compared to 71% last year Getting on to the housing market ladder in Dubai is getting easier with affordability levels rising, according to the annual Bloomberg Global City Housing Cost Index....

Dubai International Financial Centre says 98% of office space at The Exchange already leased just months after launch The latest addition to the real estate at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is proving a big hit with tenants – with 98 percent of office space at The...

Emirates will cancel some flights, reduce the number of flights to certain destinations and reschedule others during the upgrade work in 2019 Emirates will reportedly reduce the number of flights it operates by nearly a third for 45 days next year during the closure of an airport at...