May 2019

Japanese conglomerate SoftBank reportedly negotiating with Oman for an investment of several billion dollars in its Vision Fund Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)

Bahraini, Omani national carriers extend travel opportunities by expanding codeshare deal Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)

International Monetary Fund says substantial amount of Expo 2020 Dubai investment will be completed by the end of this year Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)

The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, which opened in Abu Dhabi, six years ago, will open an extension in September Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)

Mena Massoud. the star of Guy Ritchie’s Aladdin, believes that only a major box office hit will lead to more prominence for Arab film stars Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)

Real estate management arm of the Public Pension Agency wants to manage assets belonging to third-party investors such as banks, real estate investment trusts and government entities Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)

Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship says move is part of the UAE’s aim to enhance the ease of doing business in the country Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)

Dubai Land Department is reportedly mulling a proposal to block rent increases for three years after the signing of a lease agreement Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)

Sharjah International Airport says January was the best month in terms of passenger numbers with 1.1 million recorded Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)

Of all publicly listed UAE companies, Air Arabia had the latest exposure to Abraaj Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)