Tehran, Sept 16 – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain will be responsible for any ‘consequences’ resulting from their normalisation of relations with Tehran’s arch-foe Israel.
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Indian Premier League set to start next month in UAE
New Delhi, Aug 3 (AP/UNB) — The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to be staged in the United Arab Emirates from Sept. 19 to Nov. 10, subject to government approval.
IPL cricket to start September 19 in UAE, says chairman
NEW DELHI – The star-studded Indian Premier League cricket will start on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates, its chairman told AFP on Friday, adding that players may need to undergo quarantine. Although India’s cricket authorities are still awaiting…
Indian cricket board wants IPL in UAE from September
NEW DELHI – India’s cricket board is seeking government approval to hold the Indian Premier League, the world’s richest cricket tournament, in the United Arab Emirates from September, its chairman told AFP on Tuesday. The postponement of the Twenty20 World…
Send more remittances: FM to expats in UAE
Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has encouraged the Bangladeshi expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to send more remittance to Bangladesh through formal channel as the government is providing lucrative incentives to the remitters.
PM seeks UAE investment in Bangladesh
Dhaka, November 18 – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday urged UAE investors to invest in various sectors in Bangladesh to boost bilateral trade.
PM to be in UAE Saturday to attend Dubai Air Show
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will leave for Dubai on Saturday evening on a four-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attend the Dubai Air Show 2019.
Dhaka seeks UAE investment in BCIC projects
Bangladesh has invited investment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in its industrial sectors, particularly four projects under the Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC).
PM Hasina goes on a week-long visit to Germany, UAE Thursday
Dhaka, Feb 13 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s first overseas tour in her third consecutive term in office will further boost Bangladesh’s image abroad as she carries a big example of development, says Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen…
UAE reopens embassy in Damascus
The United Arab Emirates has reopened its embassy in Damascus after a seven year absence, in a bid to normalise ties and potentially return Syria to the Arab League. The reopening of the embassy is a step towards Syria’s rehabilitation…
UAE denies report of Houthi drone attack on Dubai airport
The United Arab Emirates denied reports on Monday that the Iranian-aligned Houthis in Yemen had attacked Dubai airport with a drone, and said operations were unaffected.
UAE diamond jewellery start-up raises Dhs1.5m funding
UAE-based start-up Fergus James – a diamond jewellery retailer – has received Dhs1.5m ($408,441) in funding from local angel investors to expand its e-commerce business. The site offers customised wedding and engagement diamond rings – mainly targeting male shoppers –…
More UAE consumers struggle to make ends meet in Q2
A higher percentage of UAE consumers reported struggling to make end meets following the introduction of value added tax in the second quarter of the year compared to the first, according to a new survey. Comparison site Yallacompare said its…
UAE, India to partner on artificial intelligence
The UAE has signed a partnership with India to develop artificial intelligence (AI) with plans to generate an $20bn in economic benefits during the next decade. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the India – UAE Artificial Intelligence Bridge will…
UAE’s N-power plant gets electricity generation licence
The UAE’s Department of Energy (DoE)has issued an electricity generation licence to Barakah One – the joint venture company that will operate the country’s first nuclear power plant. Barakah One is the subsidiary company owned by the Emirates Nuclear Energy…
UAE begins amnesty period on August 1
UAE authorities will officially begin an amnesty period for illegal residents and workers on August 1, according to state news agency WAM. The amnesty will last until October 31 and allow any violators who entered the country before August to…
Saudi, UAE and allies submit Qatar airspace dispute to ICC
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt are bringing a sovereign airspace dispute with Qatar to the International Court of Justice, the four countries said on Wednesday. The group, which began a boycott of Qatar more than a year ago,…
8,000-year-old village discovered in Abu Dhabi
Archaeologists from Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism have discovered the oldest known Neolithic village in the UAE. Radioactive carbon testing at the site on Marawah Island dated it at around 8,000 years old, according to state news agency…
UAE amnesty will begin in August
An official amnesty period allowing illegal UAE residents to correct their status and work legally will begin in August, an official has said. The ‘protect yourself by modifying your status’ campaign follows the adoption of new visa rules last week…
UAE amnesty will allow illegal residents to work
The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality is preparing to launch an amnesty initiative allowing illegal residents to correct their status and work in the country without having to leave. The ‘protect yourself by modifying your status’ campaign follows…
UAE announces new visa rules for jobseekers, tourists
The UAE has announced new visa rules covering residents and tourists, and has also introduced an insurance scheme to replace bank guarantees when recruiting workers in the private sector. The new regulations were adopted during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday,…
UAE seventh on global competitiveness ranking
The UAE has climbed three places to rank seventh in a global competitiveness ranking by Swiss business school International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The emirates took the position ahead of Norway, Sweden and Canada after coming first globally for…
UAE becomes Middle East’s best nationality
The UAE has overtaken Israel for the first time to lead the Middle East in a quality of nationality index produced by citizenship firm Henley & Partners. The emirates climbed three places to 46th in the 2017 ranking, having risen…
Most UAE companies still dominated by men
Most UAE companies are still dominated by men, according to a new report by job site Monster. In a survey of 2,000 men and women carried out for International Women’s Day the company found that just over half of respondents…
UAE fuel prices to decrease slightly this month
The UAE’s Ministry of Energy has announced a slight decrease in fuel prices for the month of March after a significant increase last month. Fuel prices increased 5-7 per cent in February following the introduction of value added tax on…
Demand for gold jewellery in UAE hits 20-year low
Demand for gold jewellery in the UAE has hit a 20-year low, the World Gold Council said in its 2017 report. Jewellery purchases in the country fell 2 per cent from 43.4 tonnes in 2016 to 42.8 tonnes last year,…
Enough coins in circulation, says UAE central bank
The UAE’s Central Bank has said the country has sufficient small coins in circulation following concerns consumers were being overcharged for some products following the introduction of value added tax. Last week, the Department of Economic Development – Abu Dhabi…
Saudi Arabia, UAE introduce VAT for first time
Value Added Tax (VAT) has been introduced in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for the first time. The 5% levy is being applied to the majority of goods and services. Gulf states have long attracted foreign workers with…
UAE to roll out 5G in early next year
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulation Authority has announced the initiation of IMT2020 technology – commonly known as 5G – which is expected to be deployed across the country from early 2018. According to state news agency WAM, licencees from mobile operators…
UAE implementing 5pc value added tax on Jan 1
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority has announced a final list of products and services that will be subject to an impending 5 per cent value added tax rate on January 1. Other select goods and services will be zero-rated or…