BankingRAKBANK to close 25% of its branches across UAEPritam BordoloiAugust 5, 2020August 6, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 5, 2020August 6, 2020 The bank will close a total of 9 branches... Read more
Real EstateUAE-based developer Azizi to construct 11,000 homes in DubaiPritam BordoloiAugust 4, 2020August 5, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 4, 2020August 5, 2020 They will invest $952 mn over the next 2-3 years... Read more
FeaturedPorts and ShippingDP World to acquire 60% stake in South Korea-based Unico LogisticsPritam BordoloiJuly 30, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 30, 2020 The deal is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2020... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyDubai Economy and Emirates NBD to launch KYC blockchain platformPritam BordoloiJuly 29, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 29, 2020 The platform will facilitate secure digital customer onboarding and also instant bank account functionality... Read more
BankingFeaturedAbu Dhabi Commercial Bank to let go 400 employeesPritam BordoloiJuly 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 28, 2020 The bank decides to cut costs amid lower oil prices and the Covid-19 crisis... Read more
FeaturedReal EstateSales volume in Abu Dhabi real estate market to pick up in H2Pritam BordoloiJuly 24, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 24, 2020 Developers are expected to offer lucrative incentives to potential buyers... Read more
EnergyFeaturedAdnoc and ADQ form joint venture to invest in chemical projectsPritam BordoloiJuly 22, 2020July 22, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Adnoc will hold a 60% equity stake in the venture, while ADQ will have the remaining 40%... Read more
EconomyFeaturedGulf economies contracting in 2020 to recover in 2021Pritam BordoloiJuly 21, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 21, 2020 Analysts see a deep economic contraction in the hydrocarbon-producing region this year... Read more
AviationFeaturedWizz Air Abu Dhabi to fly six new routes from October 2020Pritam BordoloiJuly 13, 2020July 13, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 13, 2020July 13, 2020 The carrier will fly two new Airbus A321neo aircraft... Read more
FeaturedIslamic BankingAbu Dhabi Islamic Bank raises foreign ownership to 40%Pritam BordoloiJuly 8, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 8, 2020 Earlier, the foreign ownership limit at ADIB was set at 25%... Read more