Oman’s fiscal gap sharply down
Rise in revenue cut deficit despite higher spending in 2010
Business
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Mena equity markets to see growth
Emirates NBD says valuations remain attractive
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Private jet business booms
Unrest in region reinforces Dubai’s position as key tourism destination
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Algosaibis to get bank data
BofA, Citibank, StanChart and HSBC told to hand over records
Economy & Finance
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Dubai delivers on tourist volumes again, with a strong 8.36m overnight visitors in first half of 2019
Dubai welcomed 8.36 million international overnight visitors in the first six months (January-June) of 2019, posting a
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DED issued 14,737 new licences during H1 2019
The Business Registration and Licensing, BRL, sector in the Department of Economic Development, DED, Dubai, issued
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Dh2.3bn to Abu Dhabi economy in H1 2019: ADNEC
The first half of 2019 saw an input of AED2.3 billion into the Abu Dhabi economy, revealed the Abu Dhabi National
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No-deal Brexit to cause food shortages
Britain will experience shortages of certain foods in the event of a "disastrous" no-deal Brexit, with "serious
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3,976 licences issued for top 10 economic activities in UAE
The number of licences issued for the top ten economic activities in the UAE totalled 3,976 from the start of the year
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UAE jumps two places to 36th rank in Global Innovation Index 2019
The UAE has maintained its good standing in this year’s edition of the Global Innovation Index, GII, ranking among the
Corporate
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Uber appoints new UK boss as London licence renewal nears
Uber appointed a new boss for Britain and Ireland on Monday just over a month before its licence expires in London, one
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Etihad Airways most punctual airline in Middle East for first half of 2019
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was the most punctual Middle Eastern carrier in the
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Ecuador's participation in EXPO 2020 Dubai reviewed
Ecuadorian Foreign Minister José Valencia today received a UAE delegation led by Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani, Assistant
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Works begin on Dh183m roundabout development in Al Ain
Al Ain City Municipality and Abu Dhabi General Services Company 'Musanada' have commenced construction works of the
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Ajman Free Zone signs MoU with Dubai Insurance Company
The Ajman Free Zone has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, and associated documents with Dubai Insurance
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India strengthens energy tie-up with Gulf region
In a major effort to deepen India’s energy relationship with oil producers in the Gulf, the country’s biggest
Technology
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'Robo-shorts' have been developed by Harvard scientists
'Robo-shorts' have been developed by Harvard scientists. Researchers at the prestigious universities Wyss Institute for
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Daily individual consumption of data during Hajj season exceeded global average by 95%: ITU
The International Telecommunication Union,ITU, has highlighted the telecommunications and information technology
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RTA’s Al Merqab e-Hail, limo technology wins smart mobility award
Al Merqab, an electronic system developed by Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, to govern limo and e-Hail services (
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KhalifaSat captures image of Grand Mosque of Makkah during Eid Al Adha
An image of the Grand Mosque of Makkah was taken by KhalifaSat on the first day of Eid Al Adha during the Hajj
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Apple's AirPods will not escape Trump's China tariffs
Apple's AirPods, Apple Watch and HomePod, which have helped the company offset waning sales of its bestselling iPhone
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WETEX 2019 and Dubai Solar Show 2019 to show best solutions in clean energy
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the 21st Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment
Energy
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India strengthens energy tie-up with Gulf region
In a major effort to deepen India’s energy relationship with oil producers in the Gulf, the country’s biggest
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India mulls opening fuel marketing to foreign investment
The Indian government is preparing to reform domestic fuel marketing in India, opening up this lucrative sector to
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Emirates Nature-WWF urges businesses to protect UAE’s water resources
Emirates Nature-WWF has called on all businesses in the UAE to monitor their water consumption and support the
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Empower awards network extension contract worth Dh25m
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) today announced that it has awarded a AED25 million contract to
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Italy's ENI, BP ink accord for Oman exploration
Italy's ENI and BP Oman on Wednesday signed an exploration and production sharing agreement, EPSA, with Oman's Ministry
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ADNOC closes partnership agreements with Eni, OMV in refining and trading
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, on Wednesday announced that it has closed its landmark strategic equity