Dona Cherian

Mar 11, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Dona Cherian

Dubai: Many people wonder – can you really explore Dubai in one day? We say, yes! Depending on your flight timings and accommodation plans, there's a lot you could check off on the tourist bucket list. And if you plan to land in Dubai in the morning and leave after midnight, you could even get away without booking a place to stay. For this guide, we assume this is your plan.

Mar 11, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Dona Cherian

Dubai: With winter starting in a few months’ time, Dubai is gearing up for yet another record-breaking tourist season. Dubai welcomed 17.5 million international visitors in 2023, according to data from the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). This means more opportunities for homeowners and authorised tenants to jump on the holiday home bandwagon. Industry experts assert that the short-term rental sector is lucrative, as long as investors consider certain factors.

Mar 6, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Dona Cherian

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud on Thursday announced that the government had completed a limited transfer of Aramco shares to the Public Investment Fund (PIF). According to the announcement reported by SPA, the government moved 8 per cent of its shares in Aramco to PIF, leaving its current stake in the energy giant at just over 82 per cent.

Mar 6, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Dona Cherian

Abu Dhabi: Mastercard and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) announced an exclusive long-term global partnership, building on their long-standing collaboration, in the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region. The landmark deal, a media release said, spans four markets – the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Egypt. The deal will see the market leaders join forces to further fuel the region’s digital payments ecosystem.

Mar 5, 2024 | gulfnews.com | Dona Cherian

For Nancy Kadzo, a certified diver and boat operator, life is all about empowering ‘the girl child’. Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, we spoke to Kadzo about how she found a way to do what she loves as a full-time career in a male-dominated industry. The Abu Dhabi resident is the first and only female dockhand in Yas Marina, and her story is one of breaking barriers of culture, money and stigma.