Tag: dubai economy
Second Biggest Arab Economy Falters as Firms See Orders Drop
(Bloomberg) -- The United Arab Emirates’ economy is ending a difficult year on a low as business activity slumps to a level not seen in...
Dubai economy grew 2.1% in first half of 2019
(Bloomberg) -- Dubai’s economy expanded 2.1% in the first half, driven by growth in transport and storage.
Total gross domestic product reached 208.2 billion dirham...
Deeper deflation is Dubai’s price for faster economic upswing
(Bloomberg) --Dubai is deflating its economy to squeeze out growth.
The emirate’s selling prices dropped last month at the fastest pace since February 2016, according...
Dubai Is Facing a ‘Disaster’ From Overbuilding, Top Developer Claims
(Bloomberg) --Dubai needs to halt all new home construction for one or two years to avert an economic disaster brought on by continued oversupply,...
Dubai Expo 2020: Countdown to world’s biggest show begins
The 365-day countdown to world’s biggest show -- Dubai Expo 2020 -- kicked off on Sunday night.
Thousands across the United Arab Emirates joined the...
Dubai’s Biggest Bank Emirates NBD Plans $1.76 Billion Rights Share Sale
(Bloomberg) --Dubai’s biggest bank is seeking to raise 6.45 billion dirhams ($1.76 billion) from a rights share offering as it expands abroad and courts...
Emiratis to be Given Priority for 160 UAE Private-Sector Roles
(Bloomberg) -- The United Arab Emirates is renewing a push to boost the hiring of citizens by creating 20,000 new jobs and subsidizing their...
The e-commerce impact: Beyond retail into real estate
We’ve been listening to news of an increasing number of stores announcing closures, citing unviable trading conditions in the face of heated competition from...
In Conversation: Shaun Parsons, Complex General Manager, Le Méridien Dubai
Business Live Middle East in conversation with seasoned hotelier Shaun Parsons, Complex General Manager, Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre and Le Meridien...
‘I’m a Scapegoat,’ Says Former CEO of Dubai Construction Firm
(Bloomberg) -- The former chief executive officer of Drake & Scull International said the company’s accusations of financial violations against him are an attempt...