Rabia Khouri

Journalist

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Dubai Establishes Itself as a Global Hub for Investment and Business

Dubai has solidified its status as one of the most attractive global hubs for investment and business, thanks to its open economic framework that fosters a secure and inclusive work environment. This approach draws talents and capital from diverse...

Economic Activities: A Strategic Move to Boost Liquidity and Alleviate Operational Burdens

Economic activities welcomed the recent decisions approved by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Head of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai....

Global Holding Acquires 41.5% Stake in Saman Capital for One Billion Dollars

The International Holding Company announced on Tuesday that it has secured all regulatory approvals necessary to acquire approximately 41.5% of Suman Capital Limited, valued at nearly one billion dollars, after accounting for all convertible instruments.The acquisition will take place...

Fuel Price Hike in the UAE Set for April

The price monitoring committee has approved an increase in fuel derivatives for April 2026. The committee agreed to raise gasoline prices by 80 fils, while diesel will see a hike of 1.97 dirhams per liter compared to March 2026...

Al Ansari Shareholders Approve Distribution of 297 Million Dirhams for 2025 Profits

Financial AnnouncementAl Ansari Financial Services has announced that its shareholders have endorsed the board's recommendation to distribute a total cash dividend of AED 297 million (equivalent to 4 fils per share) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025....

Alek Approves Distribution of 250 Million Dirhams in Profits for 2025

Alek Holding Company recently held its annual general assembly meeting, marking a significant milestone as it was the first such meeting since its historic listing in the fourth quarter of 2025. The gathering saw a strong turnout from shareholders...

Emaar Development Approves Distribution of 4 Billion Dirhams in Cash Dividends

Emaar Development held its annual general meeting, where the Board of Directors presented the company's financial performance for the year 2025 and discussed its strategic direction for the upcoming period. During the meeting, shareholders approved the Board's proposal to distribute...

Continuing the Implementation of Major Strategic Projects

Dr. Khalifa Saif Al-Muhairi, Chairman of the Gulf Arab Investment Group, has expressed confidence that the economy of the UAE will overcome current challenges. He anticipates that financial markets will regain positive momentum and perform more vigorously than before....

Dubai Welcomes Saminah Leaders Summit 2026 on April 1st

The Samena Telecommunications Council has confirmed the 2026 Leaders' Summit will take place as scheduled on April 1st at the Atlantis, The Palm hotel in Dubai. This event is being supported by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority...

Dubai Maintains Its Appeal as a Preferred Business Destination

Global institutions and banks have confirmed that business owners continue to invest in the UAE, taking advantage of the strong returns on their investments, alongside increased growth opportunities for their projects, leading to rapid business expansion. They emphasized that...

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