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UAE Labour Market Tops Global Competitiveness Indicators for 2024

The UAE's labour market continues to excel on the global stage, ranking first in several key international competitiveness indicators for 2024, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation’s ‘Labour Market Observatory.’ [...]

Dubai Design District Launches Innovative Exhibition on Circular Economy

Dubai Design District (d3) is set to unveil “Design Next,” a groundbreaking exhibition in collaboration with Isola Design Group, as part of the 10th anniversary of Dubai Design Week. [...]

World of Coffee Dubai 2025 Set to Brew Up a Storm at Dubai World Trade Centre

World of Coffee Dubai (WOC Dubai), the Middle East’s premier coffee trade show, will return for its fourth edition from February 10-12, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). [...]

MEIDAM 2024 to Bring Global Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine Experts to Dubai

The ninth International Congress of Medical Excellence in Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine (MEIDAM 2024) will be held from November 15 to 17 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). [...]

Hauntingly Fun Halloween Celebrations Across Dubai

This Halloween, venues across Dubai are offering spooktacular events with themed brunches, eerie atmospheres, and festive fun for everyone. [...]

MOCCAE Introduces National Agriculture Centre to Boost UAE Food Security and Sustainable Farming

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) held a virtual introductory meeting today to introduce the newly established 'National Agriculture Centre,' a key initiative under the ‘Plant the Emirates’ National Programme. [...]

Informa Launches DigiHealth Exhibition to Revolutionize Global Healthcare

Informa India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA), the world’s top exhibition organizer, is set to launch DigiHealth, a cutting-edge digital health, technology, and innovation exhibition. [...]

Gulfood Manufacturing to Mark Milestone 10th Edition with Largest-Ever Event

The 10th edition of Gulfood Manufacturing, the world's premier annual event covering the entire food manufacturing ecosystem, is set to take place from November 5-7, 2024, at Dubai World Trade Centre. [...]

Dubai Real Estate Growth to Deliver 90,000 New Homes in the Next Two Years

Market capacity to match demand shown by 1,034 projects under construction and yearly unit launches. [...]

Employee Benefits Gap Threatens Talent Retention as 80% in GCC Consider Job Changes

Employers in the UAE (96%), KSA (95%), Bahrain (84%), and Qatar (94%) overwhelmingly agree on the importance of employee benefits [...]

Expo City Dubai Partners with RICS to Drive Sustainable Development

Expo City Dubai and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) have solidified their collaboration with a strategic agreement that positions Expo City as the first developer in the UAE to adopt RICS’ award-winning Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) standard [...]

MoHAP Partners with World Bank for Study on Common Diseases' Economic Impact in UAE

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has teamed up with the World Bank Group to conduct a pivotal study titled "The Cost of the Most Common Diseases in the UAE." [...]

Platinumlist Revolutionizes Event Ticketing with the Launch of Anti-Fraud SafeTickets

Platinumlist, a top online ticketing platform in the MENA region, has unveiled a secure and innovative mobile ticketing system to meet rising demand. [...]

CIPS and Hays Unveil 2024 Salary Guide: Urgent Need for Retention Strategies in MENA Procurement Sector

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), in collaboration with Hays, has released its 2024 Salary Guide and Survey, revealing critical insights into the procurement and supply chain landscape across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. [...]

Alibaba.com Expands Global E-Commerce Prospects for UAE Enterprises

Alibaba.com, the world’s premier B2B marketplace, hosted a significant event in Dubai to discuss global cross-border B2B e-commerce trends. [...]

Government News
Travel From Abu Dhabi To Dubai via Buses: Prices, Timings & More

Public bus transport is a feasible and convenient option for passengers to travel from Abu Dhabi to Dubai. [...]

UAE Labour Market Tops Global Competitiveness Indicators for 2024

The UAE's labour market continues to excel on the global stage, ranking first in several key international competitiveness indicators for 2024, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation’s ‘Labour Market Observatory.’ [...]

MOCCAE Introduces National Agriculture Centre to Boost UAE Food Security and Sustainable Farming

Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) held a virtual introductory meeting today to introduce the newly established 'National Agriculture Centre,' a key initiative under the ‘Plant the Emirates’ National Programme. [...]

Corporate Tax for Enterprises in the UAE: Recent Changes to CT Rules

We tell you everything you need to know about the UAE corporate tax and how it applies to enterprises in Dubai and the UAE. [...]

Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub Partners with IER to Launch State-of-the-Art MRO Facility

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), a pivotal platform for the aviation industry in Dubai, has signed a significant agreement with International Energy Resources (IER) to establish a cutting-edge Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and engine test cell facility at Dubai South. [...]

Dubai Customs Unveils 'Airbnb of Warehouses' Digital Platform

Dubai Customs is set to launch a groundbreaking digital platform that allows warehouse owners across the UAE to list their properties for lease, in what has been termed the ‘Airbnb of warehouses.’ [...]

UAE and Ireland Sign Agreements to Boost Judicial and Legal Cooperation

The UAE and the Republic of Ireland signed two agreements in Abu Dhabi to enhance their judicial and legal cooperation in extradition and mutual legal assistance. [...]

Moro Hub Partners with UAE Space Agency to Boost Digital Transformation in Space Sector

Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, has entered a strategic partnership with the UAE Space Agency to enhance the country’s space industry. [...]

RTA Completes Al Khail Road Development Project Across Seven Key Locations

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the Al Khail Road Development Project, significantly improving the city's road infrastructure. [...]

Parkin and Saaed Forge Strategic Partnership to Enhance UAE Traffic and Parking Solutions

Parkin Company PJSC, the largest provider of paid public parking facilities in Dubai, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saaed for Traffic Systems LLC, the leading traffic safety and management solutions provider in the UAE. [...]

Dubai: Are Tenants Entitled to Request Landlords Cover Maintenance Costs in Lease Agreements?

In Dubai, landlords are typically responsible for property maintenance, as per Article 16 of Law No. 26 of 2007. Tenants can negotiate terms during lease renewals, according to Article 13 of Law No. 33 of 2008, but must notify the landlord 90 days prior, as outlined in Article 14. [...]

UAE: Are Employees Allowed to Choose 'Visa Hold' When Changing Jobs Between Emirates?

If you're moving from Dubai to Abu Dhabi for a new job, you can smoothly transition your family's residency visas using the 'visa hold' option. This allows you to keep their visas active for up to 60 days, ensuring a seamless move while you settle into your new role. [...]

Dubai Launches New App Feature for Residents and Visitors to Report Broken Roads and Street Obstacles

Digital Dubai has unveiled a new feature on the Dubai Now super app, enhancing community engagement and improving city maintenance. [...]

RTA Enhances Al Warqa’a Infrastructure to Accommodate Urban Growth

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has initiated a project aimed at adding new entrance and exit points for the Al Warqa’a area, directly accessible from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road. [...]

Dubai Free Zones Council Unveils Vision for Future-Ready Economy

Dubai Free Zones Council outlined a master plan for the Dubai Free Zones Model 2030, aimed at fostering a diversified, sustainable, and resilient economy. [...]

Economic News
Lulu Retail kicks off one of UAE's biggest IPOs this year

Lulu Retail Holdings has started an initial public offering, anticipated to be the largest in the UAE this year. It is offering over 2.582 billion shares during a time of increased retail spending. The IPO runs from Oct. 28 to Nov. 5, with shares set to trade on the Abu [...]

IGJS will help boost exports by 20% to the UAE in 2024, says GJEPC

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) expects the International Gem and Jewellery Show (IGJS) Dubai to boost India's exports to the UAE by 20% in 2024. The event, supported by the India-UAE CEPA agreement, has seen strong participation and rising demand from the Middle East, countering challenges in [...]

India reduces local remedies exhaustion period to 3 yrs for UAE investors

India has reduced the local remedies period for UAE investors from five years to three years under the new BIT, effective August 31. This treaty includes portfolio investments and protects investors from expropriation and other injustices. It aims to boost bilateral investments, offering an independent forum for dispute settlement via [...]

India, UAE investment promotion, protection treaty comes into effect from Aug 31: FinMin

The bilateral investment treaty signed between India and the UAE, enforced from August 31, 2024, ensures investment protection continuity following the expiration of the previous agreement. It sets provisions for arbitration, defines investment protections, and balances investor rights with state regulations, promoting increased bilateral investments. [...]

Expats paying $33,000 school fees fuel rise of Dubai billionaire

GEMS World Academy in Dubai offers premium education with facilities like iPads for kindergarteners and a planetarium. With fees up to $33,000 by grade 12, GEMS caters to various price points. The growing expat population in Dubai drives demand, leading GEMS to plan expansion and add 30,000 new school places. [...]

India-UAE IMEEC gets a leg up during Abu Dhabi Crown Prince visit

The launch of the India-UAE virtual trade corridor and MAITRI interface aims to streamline trade under the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. The Virtual Trade Corridor will reduce administrative processes, logistics costs, and enhance ease of doing business. MAITRI integrates Indian and UAE portals to optimize efficiencies and regulatory compliance. [...]

Our ties with UAE are the envy of the world, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the growing partnership between India and the UAE as a defining bond of this decade at the UAE-India Business Forum in Mumbai. He emphasized innovation, investment, and sustainable development as key pillars. Nine memoranda of understanding were signed, including an agreement to jointly [...]

UAE, India tie up for critical minerals supply chains

India and the UAE have signed an MoU to secure critical mineral supply chains. The agreement involves cooperation in mineral exploration in third countries, aiming to enhance supply chain resilience. This initiative is part of broader efforts under the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor framework. [...]

India, UAE ink pact on operating nuclear plants in Gulf nation

India and the UAE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the operation and maintenance of nuclear plants. The agreement was signed by officials from the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited and the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation during Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin [...]

UAE supermarket introduces UPI payments across outlets countrywide

A UAE-based business conglomerate, Al Maya Group, has begun accepting India's Unified Payment Interface (UPI) across its outlets. The first UPI transaction took place at Al Maya Supermarket, attended by Deputy Consul General of India in Dubai, Yatin Patel. Kamal Vachani, Group Director, emphasized that UPI will enhance convenience for [...]

UAE considers building a second nuclear power plant

The country of some 10 million people has become a proponent of nuclear power, a low-carbon energy source, as it seeks to diversify its economy and attract foreign investment. Its first plant started commercial operations in 2021. [...]

Dubai crown prince named UAE defence minister

Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has appointed his son, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as the UAE's defence minister in a cabinet reshuffle. Sheikh Hamdan, 41, is the second son of Sheikh Mohammed and has held the title of crown prince of Dubai since 2008. [...]

Indians can now pay via UPI in Qatar

Indians visiting Qatar will soon benefit from the convenience of making payments via UPI, thanks to an agreement signed between NPCI International Payments (NIPL) and QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa. This initiative aims to simplify transactions for the large number of Indian tourists in [...]

Prominent Indian businessman Ram Buxani dies at 83 in UAE

Prominent Indian businessman Ram Buxani, known for his leadership in the UAE's Indian community, passed away at 83. He was chairman of ITL Cosmos group and renowned for his philanthropy. India's Ambassador to the UAE, Sanjay Sudhir, expressed deep sorrow, calling Buxani a guide and role model. Known for his [...]

UPI payments will now be available in UAE, as NPCI International joins hand with Network International

The introduction of UPI payments in UAE through NPCI International and Network International aims to provide seamless payment experiences for Indian travelers and NRIs. The initiative reflects the growing global acceptance of UPI, with partnerships established in various countries for faster digital payments. [...]

Demand for skilled blue-collar workers from India goes up by 25 pc in UAE: Report

The report by Huntr is based on quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews with 1,00,000 blue workers enrolled on the platform from May 2023-April 2024 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. It further stated that the UAE's thriving industries, such as technology, healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and logistics, are [...]

Indian delegation holds talks with key entities in UAE on IMEEC

Indian delegation visits UAE to discuss the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) within 3 months of signing the Framework Agreement. Both sides prioritize cooperation and empowerment for the strategic project aiming at efficient supply routes, cost reduction, job creation, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. [...]

Abu Dhabi, once an untapped desert city, sees its first brewery open as UAE relaxes its alcohol laws

In 2018, Chad McGehee opened Side Hustle Brews and Spirits, an Abu Dhabi-branded brewery and distillery. The company initially produced its hoppy India pale ale in the US before importing it to the UAE for sale. However, Abu Dhabi has since overhauled its laws to allow micro and craft breweries, [...]

Indian businessman makes statement with Kerala-plated Range Rover at Burj Khalifa

An Indian businessman, Dileep Heilbronn, parked his Kerala-registered Range Rover outside the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, creating a viral sensation. Shared on Instagram, the video has attracted significant attention, amassing over 490,000 views. Heilbronn's journey from Kerala to Dubai, where he built a successful contracting business, adds an inspiring backdrop [...]

India-UAE CEPA celebrates two years marked by robust growth in bilateral trade

Implemented on 1 May 2022, the UAE-India CEPA offers numerous trade benefits, including the elimination and reduction of tariffs, an open trade environment, and enhanced market access for service providers across various sectors. It also addresses technical barriers and provides access to government procurement opportunities. [...]