He thinks Saudi Arabia certainly has the potential to sustain its own musical entertainment industry DUBAI: After three years and 600 shows, Jasper Hope, chief executive of Dubai Opera, is convinced he made the right choice when he left the prestigious grandeur of London’s Royal Albert...

Closure of the southern runway for refurbishment halved the hub’s runway capacity leading to a reduction of 32% in passenger flights over a 45-day period DUBAI - The Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019, maintaining its position as the...

PTV Group MD says decision makers in Dubai are bold and want to meet challenges with the most innovative approach possible Dubai is now a global pioneer for the use of autonomous vehicles and is the benchmark for countries around the world, according to a software firm working to make...

InterContinental Hotels Group signs management agreement for a new Holiday Inn hotel at the upcoming Deira Islands InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement for a new Holiday Inn hotel at the upcoming Deira Islands in Dubai. The signing is aligned with...

Dubai International Financial Centre says number of licensed fintech firms jump from 35 to more than 80 in the first half of 2019 Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has seen an explosion of fintech companies in the first six months of 2019 reinforcing its position as one of...

Dubai’s favourite and affordable fitness destination GymNation, which has more than 13,000 happy and healthy members in Dubai, has planned expansion in the UAE by opening its first facility in the northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.  The new gym will be located in Manar Mall and will...

Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and developer Miral announce partnership to further enrich Yas Island's events portfolio The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and developer Miral have announced a partnership to further enrich Yas Island’s...

Many investors took profits before the Eid Holiday, which begins on Sunday and lasts for a week in Saudi Arabia and at least three days in other Gulf countries Saudi Arabian stocks gained on Thursday as oil prices rose, while most Gulf markets recovered from a recent sell-off. Oil...

Dubai-based SHUAA Capital's revenues for the second-quarter 2019 increase represented an increase of 54.4% DUBAI - Dubai-based SHUAA Capital's revenues for the second-quarter 2019 increased to AED47.5 million, up from AED30.8 million from the corresponding 2018 quarter and representing...

Jewels stolen from a Paris jeweller by a woman pretending to be a UAE princess has been recovered at a hotel room Jewellery valued at 1.6 million euros ($1.79 million) stolen from a Paris jeweller by a woman pretending to be a UAE princess has been recovered at a hotel room on the...