Abu Dhabi: A 73-year-old Emirati woman this month has undergone a successful kidney transplant at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), it was announced on Monday. The kidney was donated by her son. The surgery of Moza Al Mansouri was the first kidney …
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80 Ramadan fridges in Dubai mosques
residents in Dubai will be able to donate food to the needy through 80 Ramadan fridges from the UAE Food Bank, Gulf News has learnt. These fridges will be located in different mosques all over Dubai, a senior Dubai Municipality official told Gulf News.
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Abu Dhabi’s Bloom Properties awards Dhs1bn contracts so far in 2017
Abu Dhabi developer Bloom Properties has awarded five construction contracts worth over Dhs1bn since the beginning of 2017, it announced on Monday. The developer appointed General Construction Company for the main construction works of Stella Maris, Becon …
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Jumeriah’s The Mall gets connected
Jumeriah’s newest mall, The Mall, is now connected thanks to the latest roll out of WiFi UAE. Visitors can now access the internet on their devices through a choice of either free or premium WiFi to connect with friends and family. The premium option …
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UAE’s F&B sector cooks up some major deals
In the UAE’s F&B business, all options are on the table… when it comes to the financing and management. Corporate takeovers, buying up of minority stakes by specialist investors, and even turnaround specialists coming on board to nurse ailing F&B …
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Noor Bank to apply Dubai font across internal platforms
Noor Bank today announced that it has become the first bank in the UAE to implement the Dubai font across internal platforms. Employees of the bank will apply the iconic font to all documents created in Microsoft Office programmes. The transition from …
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Dubai Police Adds First Ever Robot Cop to Their Ranks
Now, the Dubai Police is welcoming the first ever robot officer in their ranks. It’s not quite the stuff of movies just yet, but this “robo-cop” is pretty close. According to a report from BBC News, the robot will be stationed at the malls and tourist …
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Bloom begins main construction works at Soho Square, Abu Dhabi
The main construction phase is now underway at Soho Square, Bloom Properties’ second mixed-use project on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, according to a statement by the developer. Bloom Properties has appointed Emirates Link Maltauro to carry out the work.
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Trump’s protectionism will benefit UAE property sector: CEO
Growing protectionist policies in the West will ultimately benefit the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) real estate sector, despite the challenging economic climate as a result of the low oil price, a Dubai-based developer has said. Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi …
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UAE minister warns Gulf alliance faces a major crisis
Qatar denied making the critical comments, saying its news agency had been hacked, but Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates allowed their state-backed media to continue running the story, angering Doha. “The Gulf Cooperation Council countries are …
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Here’s What You Can Buy With $1 Million in Dubai
Despite slight yield compression witnessed over the last 6 to 12 months, Dubai’s prime residential market continues to be positioned attractively as a real estate investment on the global scene. While comparing 10 of the world’s most sought-after …
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Aster DM Healthcare plans 2018 IPO as sentiment improves
Dubai: Aster DM Healthcare is planning an initial public offering next year as the Dubai-based medical provider seeks to take advantage of improved market sentiment for the Arabian Gulf. The company aims to sell 10 per cent of shares by October 2018 …
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6 accidents in Abu Dhabi on first day of Ramadan
Abu Dhabi: Twelve people sustained injuries in six accidents in Abu Dhabi on the first day of Ramadan, the Abu Dhabi police announced in a statement on Sunday. In total, around 1,394 traffic violations were recorded in the emirate on the first day of …
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Dubai’s Aster DM Healthcare Plans 2018 IPO as Sentiment Improves
Aster DM Healthcare is planning an initial public offering next year as the Dubai-based medical provider seeks to take advantage of improved market sentiment for the Persian Gulf. The company aims to sell 10 percent of shares by October 2018, with a …
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Dubai’s Marka appoints new CEO
Marka, which operates 47 hospitality, fashion and beauty and sports outlets across the region, raised $75m in an IPO on the Dubai Financial Market in 2014. However, the company is yet to turn profitable, and posted a net loss of Dhs150m in 2016 …
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Dubai Font extends imprint across the city
Dubai: Giant letters highlighting the ‘Dubai Font’ initiative have been put up across the city with the objective of encouraging reading, writing and self-expression. This unique initiative serves as a reminder of the core values that characterisee the …
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Abu Dhabi’s Bloom Properties awards main contract for Soho Square
Bloom Properties, the real estate arm of Abu Dhabi-based Bloom Holding, announced on Sunday it has awarded the main construction contract for its Soho Square development on Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi to Emirates Link Maltauro. The developer said in a statement …
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