SHARJAH – The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department recorded 40,346 real estate transactions worth AED12.2 billion, marking a 40.5 percent increase till June 2021 against the same period last year, according to the department’s statistical report for the first half of 2021. Moreover, the total area covered in sales transactions was 75.2 million square feet. […]
DUBAI – While almost four in ten UAE consumers have experienced online fraud attempts in the past year, trust and usage of digital payments both in-store and online see no signs of ceasing as consumers still prefer them over cash, citing improved technology, and security measures as reasons why they still feel more secure with […]
City welcomes 3.7 million overseas overnight visitors in July 2020 – May 2021 period Overall hotel occupancy of 58 percent recorded in July 2020 – May 2021 period World-leading health & safety standards have made Dubai one of the globe’s safest destination Dubai – As Dubai marks a year since reopening its borders to international […]
DUBAI – DP World has announced the acquisition of 100 percent of syncreon for an enterprise value of US$1.2 billion. This transaction is subject to customary completion conditions and is expected to close in second half of 2021. syncreon is a US based global logistics provider that specialises in the design and operation of complex […]
As epicentres of learning, schools play a pivotal role in addressing the compelling and complex social, economic, and environmental global challenges that plague the very existence of our planet earth. Schools are responsible for shaping students’ values, behaviours, attitudes, and leadership skills, helping them build a sustainable future. As a result, schools can transform into […]
DUBAI, 4th June 2021 – To celebrate World Environment Day 2021, held under the theme ‘Ecosystem Restoration’, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has rolled out three national initiatives that advance the UAE’s efforts to leverage innovation to conserve and restore ecosystems. Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, […]
While encryption is the foundation of data protection, just one in three(29%) Middle East companies surveyed indicate that they have a consistently applied encryption plan/strategy — well below this year’s global average of 50%. At the same time, the majority (59%) of these organizations report that they have experienced a data breach, the 2nd highest rate worldwide and well ahead of the global […]
Cargo shows strong recovery, registers growth despite reduction in capacity DUBAI, UAE: April 29, 2021: Dubai International (DXB) ended the first quarter of the year on a relatively positive note, registering a gradual but steady recovery in both customer numbers and cargo volumes. By the end of Q1 2021, DXB served 63% of the destinations […]
Appetite for Food Delivery Grows in UAE; 70 Percent of Restaurants Eye Cloud Kitchens to Expand Their Business POSist Restaurant Industry & Market Evolution Report (PRIME) reveals trends shaping the future of the restaurant industry in the UAE. As the restaurant industry resumes operations after months of restrictions due to the ongoing pandemic, the need […]
SHARJAH – The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) has launched its latest programme, the Sharjah Startup Studio (S3), designed to build enduring businesses that will accelerate the region’s digital transformation and contribute to the growth of the non-oil economy in the UAE. This model provides founders with $30,000 in pre-seed funding and allows them to focus […]
Emirates SkyCargo, Dubai Airports, DP World, and International Humanitarian City join hands to distribute vaccines by air, land, and sea. The combined expertise, along with global air routes, seaports, and logistics networks, will speed up vaccine deployment, especially to developing countries. Dubai’s vaccine storage and distribution facilities ramped up, building on the existing position as […]
