Google Assistant New Features Include Good Manners

Google announced its vision for the Google Assistant just two years ago at I/O, and since then, the tech giant has been making fast...

UAE Ranked Global Leader in Fiber Optic Networks for 2nd Year

The UAE has the highest Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) penetration globally, with a coverage of 94.3%. A significant amount of this coverage is provided by Etisalat...

Record Edition of Beautyworld Middle East Opens in Dubai

Double-digit growth continues for region’s largest beauty and wellness trade fair as global players flourish in vibrant market The Middle East and Africa’s largest international...

Emirates Skywards Makes Miles Collection and Rewarding Easier

Emirates Skywards boosts reward opportunities with increased flexibility in managing Miles Cost of buying, gifting and transferring of Skywards Miles is now more attractive ...

Dubai Retail Sales Forecast to Exceed $43 Billion by 2021

The value of retail sales in Dubai is expected to reach $43.8 billion by 2021, while the emirate’s retail market is projected to record...

Diamond and Gold Trade Exempted from VAT as Demand Halves

The UAE Cabinet has adopted a law to introduce the VAT Reversed Charge mechanism for investors in gold, diamond and precious metals, meaning that...

Economic Growth Momentum Ticks Up

With stronger improvements in output, new business and employment has contributed to the latest expansion. Meanwhile, backlogs of work increased at the fastest rate...

Prize Money of Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport Exceeds $5...

Finalists to be announced in October 2018, winners in October 2019 The Challenge targets mega companies, start-ups and universities The Roads and Transport Authority...

Expo 2020 Dubai Project Development Updates

Exhibition centre to be operated by Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai Investments PJSC , the leading, diversified investments company listed on the Dubai Financial Market,...

Abu Dhabi Ranked Smartest City in Middle East

Abu Dhabi gets first place in the Middle East in terms of Cities of Motion indicators Abu Dhabi gets first place in the...

Business Confidence in Dubai Continues to Rise, Survey

Plans are underway to increase investment and upgrade technology Recent Dubai Government initiatives to boost investment and cut costs will underpin further improvements...

European Hotel Operator Plans Beach Resort on Deira Island

Dubai-based master developer Nakheel is planning a new partnership with Austria’s largest independent hotel chain, Vienna House, to create a USD160 million, 600-room beachfront...

On The Market: Five Bed Private Luxury Villa with Swimming Pool

A brand new and ready for move in, Mediterranean style, five bed private villa with swimming pool and garden has come up on the market...

Emirates Introduces Home Check-in in Dubai

Emirates has introduced Home Check-in, a new service which allows customers to check in for their flights from anywhere in Dubai. The service is...

Calling All Freelancers: New Freelancer Permit Launched

Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) rolled out the red carpet for the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) booming population of media and education freelancers...

GCC Hospitality Projects Value Exceeds US$147 Billion

The total value of the 1,156 hospitality and tourism projects in the GCC region has exceeded US$147 billion (Dh539 billion) in March 2018, according...

Emaar Hospitality To Operate 50 Hotels

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure business of global developer Emaar Properties, has marked a historic milestone of 50 hotel projects in its...

Dubai Tourism Report Reveals Key Travel Trends

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, last year, as well as an overview of future activities, campaigns and strategies as Dubai progresses towards...