Saudi's Kingdom Holding invests in music streaming platform Deezer
Music streaming platform Deezer says it has raised $186m in fresh funds from investors including Prince Alwaleed’s Kingdom Holding Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
August 2018
New York airport supervisor charged with taking bribe in Qatar airplane case
The Port Authority employee faces up to four years in prison Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
$1.3m Star Wars jacket the big attraction at movie memorabilia auction
More than 600 items valued at more than $4.6 million will be auctioned at Prop Store’s annual sale of iconic movie and television memorabilia, including Marty McFly’s hoverboard from Back to the Future II Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
UAE expat sets up 'Khanmeter' to track Imran Khan's promises
Entrepreneur and blogger Salman Saeed said he is leaving the UAE to dedicate himself to keeping Pakistan’s politicians accountable Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
UAE consumer sentiment is an issue, says Majid Al Futtaim CEO
Mall operator’s revenues grow despite VAT and negative consumer outlook Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Hundreds in Dubai take advantage of UAE visa amnesty programme
In Dubai, the amnesty centre in Al Aweer can handle as many as 3,000 people daily Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Emirates signs codeshare deal with Italy's national rail firm
Emirates inks agreement with Trenitalia to enable passengers to discover new destinations across the European country Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
E-commerce firm Noon launches grocery delivery service
Mohamed Alabbar-founded Noon says customers can now ‘say goodbye to the long supermarket checkout queues’ Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Dubai attracts record 8.1 million tourists in first half of 2018
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing says the emirate’s tourism sector is now worth $29.6bn a year Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Abu Dhabi inks Airbnb deal to promote Emirati experiences
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi partners with Airbnb to showcase Emirati Experiences to global audience Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)