Crown Prince of Dubai issues resolution to offer waivers and reductions of fees for a total of 88 services provided by various government entities
Dubai Government
Dubai Econony
Dubai ruler issues laws to restructure some gov’t entities
Sheikh Mohammed says new legislations aims to raise the efficiency of government institutions
Dubai economy
Dubai approves new roadmap to shape the city to 2030
Executive Council of Dubai says top-level taskforce to drive the emirate’s sustainable development over next decade
CEOs
Dubai gov’t CEOs face new appraisals to boost public sector performance
A new performance management system for CEOs of government entities has been approved by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Dubai economy
Dubai Crown Prince says gov’t fees will be frozen until early 2023
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum orders the extension of the freeze on Dubai government fees
Ajarin Pattanapanchai
Video: Thailand Pavilion’s Ajarin Pattanapanchai on the Expo 2020 Dubai postponement
Construction Week speaks to Ajarin Pattanapanchai, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) as the Commissioner General of Section of Thailand Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Coronavirus Dubai
In pictures: Dubai Courts resume operations with strict public health measures in place
Dubai Courts receive customers while implementing strict health precautionary measures to ensure the safety of individuals. The courts heard 11,500 cases while working remotely & processed 95,000 applications and requests through its smart App.
Airlines
Video: Dubai moves to shield prized Emirates airline from virus fallout
The coronavirus has forced state-owned airline Emirates to suspend operations. The Dubai government is quickly swooping in to protect its most important growth engine.
#stayhome
Video: PepsiCo MENA president, Aamer Sheikh encourages people to stay home
Aamer Sheikh, President of PepsiCo MENA and Pakistan talks about how we all can lead with purpose during these difficult times to ensure our safety and that of everyone around us, in line with Dubai Government initiatives to ensure the same #besafeworksmart #stayhome #covid_19
AB Live
AB Live: Expo Live’s $100m fund to encourage social enterprises
Expo 2020 Dubai is closely monitoring ongoing developments and taking sensible precautions to manage and mitigate the risk to all those involved in the Expo as we continue to prepare for this event.
As we continue to prepare for this event, we will be adjusting planned preparations, as changing circumstances require. We will be diligently following the latest guidance from the Dubai Health Authority, Ministry of Health and Prevention, World Health Organization and other relevant bodies.
Boarding Pass
Video: Future of business is just as an app away
Apps are big business, with subscriptions continuing to grow into sizeable revenue streams for developers. Dubai is one city that is embracing mobile technology and redefining business models.
artists
UAE to introduce ‘cultural visa’ for artists, authors
Dubai will also launch a new literature season and book fair expected to attract 2 million visitors
bad dedts
Fitch warns ‘significant portion’ of Dubai debt may need restructure
Banks are at risk once again due to falling home prices and non-performing loans, the ratings agency said
Cafu
Video: Future of business is just as an app away
Apps are big business, with subscriptions continuing to grow into sizeable revenue streams for developers. Dubai is one city embracing the trend.
Dubai
Gallery: Dubai Metro celebrates its 10th anniversary
Dubai Metro was inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammed on 09/09/2009.
Dubai Government
Emirates NBD seeks to increase foreign ownership limit
Emirates NBD is seeking approvals from shareholders and regulators to boost its foreign ownership limit to 40%
Dubai economy
Video: Dubai FDI CEO expects better FDI in 2019 than 2018
Fahad Al Gergawi, chief executive officer at Dubai FDI, discusses foreign direct investment in Dubai and where he’s targeting