Dubai: Dubai Canal is set to open next month with work on the Dh2 billion project moving on schedule, Gulf News can confirm. Water has been released in Dubai Canal for the first time during its three year period of construction as part of a testing process.
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Emirates, Moet & Chandon open business class 'champagne lounge'
Emirates’ upgraded business class lounge at Dubai International Airport’s Concourse B now looks like an even better place to spend a few hours between flights. The airline colossus has partnered with Moët & Chandon to open a champagne lounge serving four …
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Dubai Police hold first happiness forum
Dubai: A poll conducted in coordination with research firm Gallup in Dubai showed that 81 per cent of the respondents feel at ease, compared to the international standard of 71 per cent. The figures were part of a presentation by Abdullah Al Shaibani …
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Dubai to have region’s first design university
Dubai: The UAE on Monday announced the region’s first formal design university in the region with a world-class curriculum to be jointly developed by two international leading design universities, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and New …
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Dubai expected to have 5G internet soon!
But soon, that annoying buffering wheel could be a thing of the past. Du has teamed up with the University of Dubai to collaborate on 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), in line with Dubai’s next generation 2020 5G evolution. The telecom operator will …
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Emirates renovates business class lounge for $11 million
Emirates has completed a makeover of its business class lounge at concourse B of Dubai International Airport. The $11 million refurbishment project took two years to complete. Emirates has introduced three concept areas within the Emirates business class …
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UAE raises clean energy target to 27% by 2021
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has decided to raise its clean energy target from 24 per cent to 27 per cent by 2021 as part of its commitment to global efforts to fight climate change, a senior official told Gulf News on Sunday. Dr Thani Ahmad Al Zeyoudi, Minister of …
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Why finance is key to securing a low-carbon future
As renewable energy costs fall, the UAE government is taking note. Policy is pivoting. Investment flowing. The agenda set. At HSBC, we look forward to actively participating in the UN-convened Global Roundtable on sustainable finance hosted by the UAE this …
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UAE woman pioneer, mother and sister laid to rest
UAE Businesswomen Council mourns Bin Karam’s death The UAE Businesswomen Council mourned the death of Bin Karam, whom they described as a “role model of a working citizen”. “During her service, Ameera contributed to empowering and strengthening the …
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Shurooq encourages Indian business to invest in Sharjah
Sharjah represented a deep-rooted success story that the UAE-India business relations sustained until today, this effectively positioned the UAE as India’s third largest trading partner in 2015 after China and US. Free zones in Sharjah is currently made …
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Revealed: UAE workers who will get wage hike
Gareth el Mettouri, associate director at Robert Half UAE, told Gulf News that while some companies … “Many organisations are still seeking specialist professionals for business critical roles,” el Mettouri said. In fact, among the chief financial …
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UAE, US identify 10 sectors to boost trade
Senior UAE and US trade officials have discussed areas of cooperation in ten sectors and industries to boost competitiveness, trade and investment. AmCham Abu Dhabi held its 8th Annual Roundtable Summit, which was attended by over 200 leading business …
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Dubai tipped for FIE Congress
“I am pleased with what I see here in Dubai. This place is just excellent,” Rodriguez told Gulf News on Saturday. “Whenever we go to a place it is not just about our delegates visiting all the famous sites, but rather it is about expanding our sport …
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New $100m 3D printing investment fund set up in Dubai
Dubai Future Foundation has partnered with Autodesk to provide financing for entrepreneurs Dubai Future Foundation has partnered with US software firm Autodesk to set up a $100m investment fund that will provide financing for entrepreneurs and start-ups in …
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UAE ambassador stresses UAE-US priority to fight extremism
Dallas: Yousuf Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States, highlighted the deep commercial and cultural ties between the UAE and the state of Texas, and reinforced the strength of bilateral relations between the UAE and the US. During his visit to …
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Low oil price takes its toll on Saudi banks
Dubai: Persistent decline in oil prices since mid-2014 is posing a new wave of challenges for Saudi Arabia’s banking sector which enjoyed, abundant liquidity during the years of oil boom between 2003 and 2013. During this period, the Kingdom was able to …
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UPDATE: Dubai Frame is now 80 percent complete
The much-anticipated opening of the Dubai Frame has almost arrived, according to Dubai Media Office. In a tweet this morning they said that the landmark is now 80 percent complete, meaning that it won’t be long before this spot is on Dubai’s list of …
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