World Bank ranks UAE first in region, third globally
DUBAI 4 November 2019: The UAE has been ranked first in the region, and third in the world, in easing the issuing of building permits, as per the World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 report. The […]
Year: 2019
Legalities of NRI property ownership in India
DUBAI 4 November 2019: Though the Indian real estate environment has once again become very conducive for NRI investors, there is often still hesitation to take the plunge because of uncertainty about the legal implications. […]
Saudi Aramco to offer IPOs on domestic stock market
RIYADH 4 November 2019: Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest integrated oil and gas company, wholly owned by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Sunday announced its intention to proceed with an initial […]
Red Bull Campus Cricket: South Africa are champs
DUBAI 4 November 2019: South Africa are the new world champions of the Red Bull Campus Cricket World Finals. Whilst South Africa stunned in an epic win against England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup […]
UAE leaders announce ‘Nation Brand’ project
DUBAI 3 November 2019: A new national project aimed at sharing the story of the United Arab Emirates with the world, was announced yesterday by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and […]
Free attendant fueling returns, Dh10 fee waived
ABU DHABI 3 November 2019: Adnoc Distribution has announced that from today (Sunday, 3rd November), customers will no longer have to pay a Dh10 charge to attendants to pump their fuel. Adnoc Distribution’s Acting CEO, […]
UAE interest rate cut = cheaper loans, mortgages
ABU DHABI 3 November 2019: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has lowered interest rates on issuance of its Certificates of Deposits from Thursday, October 31, 2019, in line with the decrease in interest […]
Sea Alert: High winds to create 7ft high waves
ABU DHABI 3 November 2019: The National Center of Meteorology on Saturday warned sea-goers in the Arabian Gulf against continuing sea disturbances. In a statement, NCM said with waves are forecast to hit a height […]
Roads leading to Dubai’s ‘Jewel of the Creek’ ready
DUBAI 3 November 2019: Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the tunnel and road works leading to the entry/exit points of Jewel of the Creek project undertaken in collaboration with Dubai International Real […]
The Netherlands win T20 World Cup Qualifiers
DUBAI 3 November 2019: The Netherlands convincingly won the final in the T20 World Cup Qualifier here yesterday, with a seven wicket defeat of runners-up Papua – New Guinea. Choosing to bat, Papua – New […]