Sharjah Confirms date for fifth FDI Forum as November 11-12
The Sharjah FDI Office has confirmed dates of the fifth edition of its annual flagship event – the Sharjah FDI Forum – as November 11-12.
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Dubai’s Noor Bank Launches ‘Infinity Treats’ App to Provide Dining Deals
Noor Bank, the Dubai-based Shari’ah-compliant bank, has enriched its customer loyalty programme with the launch of the Noor Bank Infinity Treats app. Noor Bank debit and credit card customers can download the Noor Bank Infinity Treats app for free from…
Dubai-based Washmen Raises $6.2 Mn to Simplify Laundry
Dubai-based Washmen, a dry cleaning and laundry service has raised $6.2 million to dilate operations in UAE and expand technological development to Beirut.
MENA’s Regional OTT Starz Play to Launch its First Arabic Original
Maaz Sheikh, CEO of MENA' s regional OTT player Starz Play, talks about its first Arabic original in comparison to Netflix's Jinn...
Dubai’s Jabbar Invests in Indian ride-hailing Unicorn Ola
Dubai's Jabbar Internet Group participated in the ongoing $11 million Series J round of India's ride-hailing unicorn Ola...
UAE to allow 100% foreign ownership of maritime businesses
The United Arab Emirates is preparing a draft law that would allow foreigners to own up to 100% of businesses in the maritime industry...
Saudi Arabian Singer Abdul Majeed Abdullah to be Honoured with Dubai Star
The renowned Arabian singer Abdul Majeed Abdullah is the fourth one in line to be honoured with the Dubai Star on The Dubai Walk of Fame...
Property Finder launches WhatsApp Leads to Augment User-Experience
UAE-based Property Finder has launched WhatsApp Leads feature to make property search convenient for the users...
UAE Minister of Economy Approves Uber-Careem Merger
UAE's Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri approves the acquisition of Dubai-based ride-hailing platform Careem by Uber...
Another Indian Receives 10-year UAE visa
Billionaire businessman Shekhar Patni, managing director, Jewel Trading LLC, a company dealing in gold and silver received his 10-year UAE residency visa.
Amazon Prime now available in the UAE
UAE consumers can now enjoy Amazon Prime which provides premium advantages like free shipping, free next-day delivery, entertainment offers and discounts.
UAE Fintech Startup Foloosi Raises Pre-Seed Funding
UAE-based fintech startup Foloosi raised pre-seed funding (amount undisclosed) from angel investor Rashed Alfalasi...