Dubai Police reveal early results of Traffic Fines Settlement Initiative as traffic accidents, deaths fall Some 457,154 drivers have benefited from the Traffic Fines Settlement Initiative launched in February by the Dubai Police General Command, receiving 25 percent off traffic fines....

Dubai low cost carrier Flydubai says to start flights to Sochi in Russia from June 7 Dubai-based Flydubai has announced plans to operate flights to Sochi, Russia, the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Flights between Dubai and Sochi will operate twice a week, on Mondays and...

Dubai developer says planning handover of 880 homes in Starz and Glamz projects Danube Properties has announced the completion of 454 units in Starz and pre-completion of 426 residences in Glamz, its fifth and sixth residential projects in Dubai. Both the projects were launched...

Colliers International releases forecast on hotel performance in key cities across the Gulf region Hotels on Palm Jumeirah, the world famous man-made island in Dubai, are set to see the highest daily room rates in the Middle East and North Africa region this year. According to...

The Instant Licence initiative is a service whereby businesses can secure their commercial licence in one-step within five minutes without having a company's lease or location for the first year only UAE - The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of the Department of...

The survey covers the Dubai non-oil private sector economy, with additional sector data published for travel and tourism, wholesale and retail and construction The seasonally adjusted Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index – a composite indicator designed to give an accurate overview...

Discover an urban hospitality utopia at Grayton Hotel by Blazon Hotels – a vibrant boutique hotel where luxurious practicality meets great value to offer modern travellers everything they could possibly need and so much more. Nestled in the heart of the rejuvenated district of Al...

S&P Global Ratings forecasts mid single-digit growth for Islamic banks operating in the Gulf region Islamic banks in the GCC are expected to show resilience over the next two years after weathering tough market conditions in 2018, according to new research. S&P Global...

GCC e-travel market is projected to grow by 20% during the period 2019-23, well above the conventional travel market The online travel market in the Gulf region is expected to reach $15 billion by 2023, according to new research. MENA Research Partners said the growth marks an...

Permanent national tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE, attracts 198,919 visitors during first year The Founder’s Memorial, a permanent national tribute to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE,...