22

Nov

Dubai Islamic Bank sells $750 million in debut sustainable sukuk

Dubai Islamic Bank sold $750 million of its debut sustainable Islamic bond on Tuesday, a bank document showed. The sukuk, which mature in five years, were sold at 155 basis…

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29

Mar

Russians invest in property in Dubai and Istanbul to evade sanctions

Wealthy Russians are pouring money into real estate in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, seeking a financial haven in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and Western sanctions,…

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22

Feb

Dubai airport CEO sees more countries dropping COVID travel testing rules soon

The head of Dubai International Airport, one of the world's busiest, said on Tuesday he expects more countries to soon start ending rules for vaccinated passengers to be tested for COVID-19.…

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21

Dec

Crypto exchange Binance signs agreement with Dubai World Trade Centre

 Cryptocurrency exchange Binance on Tuesday said it has signed a cooperation agreement with Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA), which is working to establish an international virtual asset ecosystem. The Dubai World…

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11

Dec

Dubai says it welcomed 4.88 million visitors in Jan-Oct period

Dec 11 (Reuters) - Dubai welcomed 4.88 million visitors in the period January- October 2021, its Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) said on Saturday, adding that international visitors in…

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30

Nov

Dubai government considering Emirates IPO – airline president

The Dubai government is considering an initial public offering of Emirates airline, the flagship carrier's President Tim Clark said on Monday, as authorities work to boost activity on the local stock market.…

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16

Nov

Dubai eases visa rules, UAE makes labour laws more competitive

In the latest move to boost the United Arab Emirates' economic competitiveness, Dubai on Tuesday announced a five-year multiple entry visa to facilitate business trips for foreign employees of firms based in…

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06

Oct

Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed ordered phones of ex-wife and lawyers to be hacked, UK court says

LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum ordered the phones of his ex-wife and her lawyers to be hacked as part of a "sustained campaign…

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04

Sep

Saudi state media companies to start moving from Dubai to Riyadh

DUBAI, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Dubai-based Saudi state-owned media companies will start moving staff this month to the capital Riyadh, sources said, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman presses ahead…

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31

Aug

Two explosions rock Dubai, three killed

Three people were killed and several others were injured on Monday in two separate explosions in the United Arab Emirates' capital Abu Dhabi and its tourism hub Dubai, the police and…

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04

Apr

UAE requests postponement of EXPO 2020

The United Arab Emirates has officially requested to postpone the start of the Expo 2020 Dubai until October next year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the body that oversees the…

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05

Mar

Dubai’s ruler ordered abduction of his two daughters

Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum ordered the abduction of two of his daughters and orchestrated a campaign of intimidation against his former wife, a British judge has ruled,…

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31

Jul

Dubai’s Princess Haya seeks legal protection in London

Princess Haya bint Al-Hussein, the estranged wife of Dubai's ruler, has requested a forced marriage protection order in a London court. The princess is locked in a legal row with…

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03

Jul

Wife of ruler of Dubai reported to have escaped to the UK

  Princess Haya Bint al-Hussein, a wife of the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, is in hiding in London and said to be in fear for her life…

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12

Apr

Slideshow: The Middle East Film & Comic Con in Dubai

  A guest in a costume attends the Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) in Gulf emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The MEFCC is held annually ever since…

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12

Apr

British mother free to leave Dubai after Facebook insult

A British single mother arrested in Dubai for insulting her ex-husband’s new wife on Facebook, has been allowed to return to the UK. The campaign group Detained in Dubai reported…

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08

Apr

British mother in Dubai risking 2 years in jail and €58,000 fine because of old FB post

A British single mother faces up to two years in jail and a fine of €58,000 in Dubai after being detained over comments she made on social media in 2016…

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23

Apr

The Guardian : Azeri ruling families linked to secret investments via Maltese bank

As part of 'The Daphne Project', The Guardian reveals that Azerbaijan’s ruling families are the alleged beneficiaries of dozens of anonymously owned companies that have been used to invest in…

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