Here’s what caught everyone’s eye so far this year… In a fast-paced city like Dubai, it can be hard to keep up with all the happenings across the emirates. Which is why we’re bringing you an overview of the past (almost) year, including some of the biggest news announcements and top trending stories. From iconic […]
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (centre front) with the winners Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Also in this package Winners of 1st edition of Emirates Labour Market Award honoured in Abu Dhabi Dubai leads Arab cities in latest Global Power City Index, ranked in top 10 globally Sheikh Zayed Festival unveils 52nd Union Day […]
Dubai Holding signed the UAE’s Climate Responsible Companies Pledge underlining its commitment to UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with an extensive portfolio of AED 130 billion worth of assets, has announced its participation as Principal Pathway Partner at the 28th meeting of the United […]
Kristian Cuku. Kristian Cuku, often referred to as a Lion of the Real Estate world expands his success into Dubai, aiming to redefine transatlantic real estate with over $700 million in Middle East transactions, an exclusive network, and a commitment to positive change. Kristian Cuku is set to make waves in the dynamic real estate […]
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 28, 2023– Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has inaugurated its seventh representative office on the African continent in Nigeria. Located in Lagos, the chamber’s […]
#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 28, 2023– Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has inaugurated its seventh representative office on the African continent in Nigeria. Located in Lagos, the chamber’s […]
The new Dubai Metro Blue Line will lead to a surge in local property prices, while contributing to a “substantial” reduction in road traffic, experts have said. The Dh18 billion ($4.9 billion) 30km project, which will include 14 new stations, is expected to open in 2029. New stations will be built in Mirdif, Al Warqa, […]
Image Credit: Supplied Come 2024, the UAE will see a surge in demand for employees in five major sectors – IT, banking and finance, real estate and construction, oil and gas and renewable energy, and tourism and hospitality, says Kasheef Akram, CEO for the Middle East, North Africa and Asia-Pacific of talent acquisition firm Caliberly. […]
DMCC – the world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, and Sweid & Sweid, a prominent Dubai-based international real estate developer, have announced the launch of a new Grade-A commercial office space project, Sweid One, in the heart of its vibrant Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) district. Set for […]
UAE – Plan B Company for Real Estate and Operation Services, a unit of UAE-based Andalusia Real Estate Investment & Development had clinched a contract from Kaizen, one of the renowned owner pool management companies in Dubai, to provide utilities management and maintenance services for two towers within “Majan” neighbourhood in Dubai Land. Andalusia had […]
New York-based alternative credit investment management firm Vibrant Capital Partners has opened its global headquarters at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre in the UAE. The firm, which manages approximately $8 billion in assets, serves institutional investors including pensions, family offices and insurance companies globally. The ADGM has licensed Vibrant to manage […]
Integritas Property Group, which describes itself as one of the fastest-growing property developers in the North West of England, is opening a new office in Dubai. The move is aimed at bringing foreign investment into the region, which is seeing a regeneration boom. The new office – located in Business Bay, one of Dubai’s central […]
The “market neutral trading firm” named Dubai for its global headquarters as the region experiences an influx of crypto companies seeking new users. Nine Blocks Capital Management FZE bagged a crypto license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), making Nine Blocks the first digital asset hedge fund to win VARA’s nod according to a […]
Highlighting its commitment to trust, transparency and quality in real estate, the region’s leading property portal celebrated this year’s industry leaders in creating impact and driving excellence. In an industry first, a new category for ‘Proptech Company of the Year’ was introduced to reward the company that best transformed real estate through innovation and technology, […]
HAMA, PARIS — “There are no young men left in Hama. Everybody is escaping the city. Three-fourths of the guys from my neighborhood have left the country,” Rabie Amer said. The 37-year-old is watching as a new wave of migration empties his regime-controlled hometown in central Syria. “It’s a very tragic situation, a bleak atmosphere,” […]
(Bloomberg) — Hi it’s Lisa Fleisher, your luxury correspondent in the Middle East. I decided last-minute to book a flight home to the US for the Thanksgiving holiday last week. I thought, surely, prices for a same-day flight would be insanely expensive. But no, my flight was just about the same price I would have […]
The listing includes four issuances from ICBC’s branches in Dubai (DIFC), Hong Kong, Singapore and Luxembourg Nasdaq Dubai continues to be the regional leader for innovative and sustainable financing solutions, with Nasdaq Dubai’s Green issuances alone accounting for USD 18.55 billion. Dubai: Nasdaq Dubai announces the listing of Green Bonds totaling USD 2.03 billion by […]
This article is an extract from GTDT Market Intelligence ESG Engagement & Litigation 2024. Click here for the full guide Mohammed R Alsuwaidi is the founding and managing partner of Alsuwaidi & Company. Mohammed served as the head of legal at Emirates General Petroleum Corporation before founding Alsuwaidi & Company in 1997. Throughout the past two decades, […]