Damac drives real estate benchmark higher, but gains pared after Emirates NBD declined Dubai: The main index on the Dubai bourse was largely unchanged on Sunday as gains from contractor Arabtec were offset by declines at top lender Emirates NBD. The DFM index closed at 2,693 points, while Abu Dhabi’s ADX ended unchanged at 5,043 […]
The unexpected drop in China’s exports in November shows one reason why the nation wants to agree on a phase one trade deal — US tariffs are hurting China’s exports at a time when global demand is already weak. Total exports in November dropped 1.1 per cent from a year ago, and to the US […]
Saudi Arabia’s main equity index advanced the most in the Middle East after the pricing of Saudi Aramco’s initial public offering and amid hopes of higher oil prices. The Tadawul All Share Index rose as much as 1.8% within the first hour of trading on Sunday. The kingdom raised $25.6 billion from the world’s biggest […]
Dubai: Dubai Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), an indicator of the performance of non-oil private sector economy rose for the first time in four months during September, posting at 52.6 compared with a reading of 51.7 in August. The Dubai PMI complied by IHS Markit is derived from individual diffusion indices which measure changes in output, […]
Dubai: The UAE ranked first in the Arab World and 25th globally in the Global Competitiveness Report 2019 by the World Economic Forum. “We are pursuing the approach which focuses on hard work and diligence to improve and develop performance in all competitiveness indicators, especially those associated with the UAE Centennial 2071 project, through modernisiation […]
Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Interior inaugurated the new automated station at the Gitex Technology week on Wednesday Image Credit: Dubai Police Dubai: Dubai’s first floating Smart Police Station (SPS), completely free from any human intervention will be opened in the middle of the sea on the World Islands. Police unveil a […]
Image copyright Sample & Hold Image caption With enough pictures and clever software you can catch immense detail London design studio Sample & Hold has been asked to scan all kinds of things: a shoe, a carrot, the heads of every member of the Barcelona FC team. The firm has even worked with a company […]
Muweileh Community will provide dedicated housing and amenities for academic staff and university student. At Cityscape Global last month, Georges Khouzami, COO of Al Thuriah Group, unveiled the Muweileh Community right next to Sharjah’s beautiful University City. More than 21 schools, 17 universities and around 20 significant landmarks surround the place, making it the perfect […]
The emirate of Dubai is globally recognised for its architecture and glamour, a blend of people and their traditions, and an economy that continues to thrive and bring prosperity to the nation. But Dubai can be more than the sum of these constituent parts — and is determined to be recognised too for its deep […]
Staff at General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News Image Credit: Dubai: The art, culture and theatre community on Tuesday welcomed the announcement of a long-term cultural visa by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Members of […]
Covid-19: Temporary suspension of Dubai Parks and Resorts extended
DXB Entertainments on Thursday extended the temporary suspension of its theme park and also received...
UK visa services resume in Dubai from June 28
People queuing outside a UK visa service centre in Dubai Image Credit: Janice Leon/Gulf News Dubai:...