Browse Splash 24/7 for more maritime and shipping news. [cat_name] => Ports and Logistics [category_nicename] => ports-and-logistics [category_parent] => 54 ) ) Abu Dhabi Ports has signed an investment cooperation agreement with China’s Jiangsu province …
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Closure of emigration consultancy office raises suspicion
The victims said they have registered a complaint with the Financial Prosecution of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department on Sunday. A copy of the complaint obtained by Gulf News said that 10 Asians have been cheated by the Abu Dhabi-based company represented by …
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Abu Dhabi hotel guest arrivals up 30pc in June
the Emirates official news agency. Saif Saeed Ghobash, director-general of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), said: “I am pleased to say that we are on track to achieve our forecast guest arrivals growth for the year, and we are well …
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1MDB misses deadline for $820m payment to Abu Dhabi fund
Beleaguered state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) yesterday failed to make a US$602.725 million (S$820 million) payment owed to Abu Dhabi’s state investor … monetising investment fund units. The news yesterday followed a string of negative …
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1 of 4 suspected Sydney Islamic airline plotters released
Safety is the airline’s number one priority.” The Abu Dhabi-based carrier refused to elaborate on its role in the probe or confirm whether one of its planes was targeted. Etihad operates direct flights to four Australian cities: Brisbane, Melbourne …
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Doctors find 21 magnets in baby’s stomach in Abu Dhabi
A hospital in Abu Dhabi has successfully removed 21 magnets from the stomach of a 23-month-old baby. Tawam Hospital in Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi, removed the magnets after they triggered eight gastrointestinal perforations and four aortoenteric fistulas …
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Man freed after airline plot arrest shocked to be questioned
Etihad’s hub in Abu Dhabi is 130 kilometers (80 miles) from Dubai’s main airport, the world’s busiest for international flights. Dubai-based Emirates, the largest Mideast carrier, said it was cooperating on the additional security procedures but did not …
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Afghan Taliban: Qatar Plays Major Role in Peace Talks
The Taliban official’s comments on Tuesday come as a series of leaked emails from UAE diplomats suggest the Emirati foreign minister was disappointed that US officials had chosen Doha over Abu Dhabi to host the office. The June 2013 opening of the …
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions Value Hits $36 Billion in H1
Real estate transactions in Dubai, UAE, during the first half (H1) of the year reached a value of Dh132 billion ($36 billion), achieved through 35,571 sales, mortgages and other transactions, according to figures released by Dubai Land Department (DLD).
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These Solar-Powered Palm Trees Provide Wi-Fi, Charging Stations, and Shade
Which is one of the biggest reasons why the United Arab Emirates—a nation among the top oil-rich countries in the world—is shifting some focus toward solar energy. And it is doing so in original ways. As Dubai prepares for the World Expo 2020 …
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Emirates NBD Leads UAE’s Strongest Brands in Retail Banking: YouGov
UAE Consumers who participated in YouGov polling have named Emirates NBD to be the strongest retail banking brand in the UAE in the inaugural global brand health rankings released by YouGov BrandIndex. Data from YouGov’s brand tracker which interviews …
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Dubai Regulations for Crowdfunding: Issuers May Raise Up To $5 Million
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced the enactment of a regulatory regime designed to engender a robust crowdfunding ecosystem for the country. The new regulations are part of a strategy to foster an innovation driven economy.
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Two Irish tech-for-good start-ups bag up to $100,000 each from Dubai fund
Both start-ups will now travel to the main Expo 2020 event, which will be held in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates … grant will help the company provide operational support to its technology through global partnerships. Expo Live vice-president Yousuf …
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Hacked emails reveal UAE influence on US think tanks
which billed the UAE embassy for research papers in return for facilitating the UAE’s purchase of large military-grade weapons from the Missile Technology Control Regime. Under former President Barack Obama’s term, the MTCR prohibited the sale of such …
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DFSA launches regulatory framework for crowdfunding platforms
That restricted financial services licence allows qualifying financial technology (fintech) firms to develop and test innovative concepts from within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), without being subject to all the regulatory requirements …
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Now, apply for UAE visa from the comfort of your home
In partnership with Emirates Technology Solutions, the ministry has worked on the … The new system aims to enhance services at all centres and achieve the UAE 2021 vision, Brig Al Daheri said, and connects government entities involved in providing …
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Next step in sustainability for Dubai: RTA to go paperless
As part of its sustainability efforts, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a new smart technology for testing its buses through an interactive voice system. The system is aimed at eliminating the need for completing forms and using …
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