Dubai’s long-delayed Dhs1bn ($272.2m) safari park will open by the end of November, according to reports. Dubai Municipality director general Hussain Nasser Lootah told Gulf News the organisation was “expecting to complete and hoped to open Dubai …
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Dubai Islamic Bank : DEWA customers can pay in instalments with DIB
DUBAI, 25th September, 2017 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has signed an agreement with Dubai Islamic Bank, DIB, allowing customers to pay their bills in instalments of up to 12 months without additional fees when they use DIB credit …
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5 most expensive homes for rent in Dubai in 2017
some live a king-size life in Dubai. We scoured the property website, LuxHabitat, to find the asking prices for ultimate luxury rentals in Dubai. All amounts mentioned are annual rent figures. Live ‘the dream’ with La Reve and you could wake up to views of …
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Marriott International to open two Dubai hotels in October
… openings in Dubai as the Bulgari Resort and Residences Dubai prepares to ‘soft open’ in October and Renaissance Downtown Hotel targets a mid-month launch. The 298-room Downtown property in Business Bay features interior designs by WA International …
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InfiNet Wireless to showcase its latest Smart City solutions at GITEX Technology Week 2017
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – September 25, 2017 – InfiNet Wireless, the global leader in fixed broadband wireless connectivity, will showcase its cutting-edge Smart City solution portfolio at GITEX Technology Week 2017 in Dubai, 8-12 October.
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Improving financial literacy in the UAE still needs attention
According to Sara Abdulrahim and Arwa Ali, the biggest challenge for young Emiratis looking to manage their money is the lure of social media. “Social media makes you want to spend more,” says Ms Abdulrahim, 29, a credit analyst at Emirates Global …
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Abu Dhabi opens new entrance to Khalifa City
The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has opened a new Dh11-million ($ … The project is being built by Aldar properties. Khalifa City B is further inland and is near Bani Yas and Al Shawamikh, while the new Khalifa City is being planned somewhere in between …
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Dubai launches incentives to boost use of electric, hybrid cars
Dubai’s energy and road transport regulators got together on Sunday to launch their most ambitious initiative yet to encourage the community to use electric and hybrid vehicles, and promote the use of sustainable transport, which will have a lower …
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All Dubai government service centres to close for one day
Government service centres in Dubai will partially shut their doors next month in a bid to educate residents about the range of tasks that can be completed online. UAE vice president and prime minister and Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al …
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UAE medical community steps up smart push
Abu Dhabi, Dubai: Medical community leaders in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are using smart technology to streamline better services for consumers. Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, also known as Seha, has announced a specialised committee for Artificial …
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Dubai’s new markets for old furniture, utensils ready
Dubai: Dubai’s new markets for used building materials and electrical appliances, and used furniture and utensils will soon open following the completion of the construction of their buildings, the Dubai Municipality said on Sunday. Hussain Nasser Lootah …
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Dubai’s DEWA installing solar panels on 640 villas in Hatta
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has begun installing solar panels on the roofs of 640 villas belonging to UAE nationals in Hatta. The installation of the panels is being done free of charge and is expected to be completed by February 2018.
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Abu Dhabi Ports Officially Commences Operations at Fujairah Terminals
Abu Dhabi celebrated today the official commencement of operations of Fujairah Terminals in the East coast of the United Arab Emirates. The announcement came following an official event held at Novotel Fujairah, attended by Sheikh Saleh bin Mohammed Al …
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Al-Sisi heads to Abu Dhabi in two-day visit
The two sides will also discuss ways to face attempts of those intervening in the Arab internal affairs. Relations between Cairo and Abu Dhabi has become stronger since Al-Sisi came to power in 2014. The two countries, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain are …
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MASHREQ: CEO LEADERSHIP SERIES
For the full interview click here. The bank occupies a unique position in the UAE banking sector. It is the largest and oldest privately-owned bank in the UAE. However, the bank is unique not simply because of its size or longevity but also because it has …
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Fairmont Dubai receives the golden ‘Welcome Chinese’ certification
provide Chinese publications and complimentary wi-fi to cater to the growing demand of the Chinese travellers. Ammar Hilal, general manager, Fairmont Dubai said: “We are honoured to have received The Welcome Chinese Gold Certification, which represents …
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EY’s regional head on adapting to the GCC’s shifting sands
“Audit and accounting firms are actively recruiting new staff with VAT experience to build up their capabilities in servicing clients in the UAE and other GCC countries … mergers and acquisitions and IPO activity within the GCC and wider MENA region?
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