Abu Dhabi’s industrial zone cuts fees

Abu Dhabi: Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi, Kizad, an Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary, has waived the charges for over 75 per cent of its services, in line with the Abu Dhabi Government directive to encourage further investment into the emirate. In an ongoing commitment to the growth and success of operations at Kizad, three-quarters of […]

China warns India of ‘reverse sanctions’ if Huawei is blocked

NEW DELHI: China has told India not to block its Huawei Technologies from doing business in the country, warning there could be consequences for Indian firms operating in China, sources with knowledge of the matter said. India is due to hold trials for installing a next-generation 5G cellular network in the next few months, but […]

Disney shows box office gains, but shares drop sharply

Los Angeles: Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday second-quarter results were lifted by strong box office gains but failed to meet Wall Street forecasts, sending shares sharply lower. Disney shares tumbled more than three per cent in after-hours trade after reporting profits fell 51 per cent to $1.4 billion (Dh5.15 billion) while revenues rose 33 per […]

Dubai Duty Free: Two Indian expats win million dollars each at DDF

Dubai: We have not one new million dollar winner today but two. And they both are Indian expats from the UAE. An Indian expat from Kannur, Kerala, has just won a million dollars at the Dubai Duty Free raffle. He is sharing his winning ticket with ten other colleagues and friends but will still get […]

India central bank to cut rate

Mumbai: India’s central bank is poised to deliver its fourth successive quarter-point interest rate cut on Wednesday, amid calls from investors and the government for further easing as a slowdown gripping the economy becomes more pervasive. The Reserve Bank of India will lower the benchmark repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, according to […]

Stocks, oil edge higher as trade-war panic eases

London: US and European stocks clawed back some of their recent losses after China moved to stabilise its currency, providing a respite for investors stung by an escalation in trade tensions. The S&P 500 Index advanced while manufacturing shares led the Stoxx Europe 600 higher as China fixed the yuan at stronger than 7 per […]

Futuristic plane: Emirates shows first photos of its newest modern aircraft Boeing 777X

Dubai: UAE’s flag carrier, Emirates airline, has released photos of its newest Boeing 777X aicraft, which is currently in production. “We’re proud to see the UAE flag for the first time on the Emirates Boeing 777X. Currently in production, the 777X combines the best features of today’s Beoing airplanes 777 with a longer fuselage, new […]