Saturday, November 14, 2026

Finance

No developer can impose rules on holiday homes in Dubai

New directives issued by DTCM to offer more clarity in running these businesses ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE List of public holidays in the UAE for 2020Coming up next:...

Trump to meet Iraqi President Saleh at Davos

Meeting first since tensions erupted over US killing of Iranian general, Iraqi commander Washington: US President Donald Trump will meet his Iraqi counterpart and the head of the European Union executive body...

France, US agree to extend digital tax row talks

Macron and Trump have 'great discussion' over phone on issue Paris: Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump have agreed to extend negotiations on a dispute over a French tax on digital giants to...

UAE wants its family businesses to go public

Draft law expected to ease owners’ concerns of how much stake they should sell ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park phase 3 operational in AprilThe...

Growth of regional logistics to intensify in 2020, say experts

Logistics industry will also continue to witness a rapid advancement in technology ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE US becomes latest country to announce participation in Dubai Expo 2020Latest Pictures:...

UAE family office IPOs will help drive reform, analysts say

Listing UAE family businesses will bring in much-needed reform in markets, economy ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE UAE wants its family businesses to go publicSaudi healthcare firm said to...

Crunch time for Union Properties

Dubai developer to hold Board of Directors' meeting today ahead of key decisions Dubai: Union Properties will hold a Board of Directors’ meeting later today, with any decision taken having an outsized...

In Dubai, developers turn mortgage providers

Banks’ reluctance is creating an opportunity for developers to sell and lend Dubai: Banks in the UAE are just not offering enough mortgages to support home ownership – and even when they...

Latest News

Malayalam Sessions at Sharjah Book Fair with Tanveer, Shihab

Sharjah’s International Book Fair will hold Malayalam events on 15 November, with talks by Dr. Mustafa Tanveer and influencer Wafi Shihab. The program includes book launches and an extended question‑and‑answer session.

Microsoft Outlook and Teams outage disrupts global businesses, experts call for resilience

A widespread Outlook and Teams disruption hit Thursday, leaving many organisations unable to access email. Industry voices highlight the risks of centralized cloud services and urge robust contingency measures.

Thrissur Singer Mahfooz Kamal Wins UAE Mappilappattu Contest While Working in Dubai

Mahfooz Kamal, a young vocalist from Thrissur, has secured first place in a UAE‑based Mappilappattu competition while maintaining a sales role in Dubai. His achievements add to a series of state‑level titles earned since 2016.

GFH aims to double assets to $50bn, seeks Saudi listing and Bahrain stake buyout

GFH announced a target to increase managed assets to $50 billion within three years, driven by strategic acquisitions. The group also plans to acquire a controlling share in Al Saif Real Estate and consider a Saudi market listing.

Bahrain Hosts Sixth GCC Cyber Defence Exercise with Five Member Nations

The sixth Gulf cyber exercise took place in Bahrain, bringing together cybersecurity experts from five GCC countries. Leaders highlighted the importance of coordinated training and skill development.