Dubai is a place where the impossible always seems to be made possible. With man-made islands and rainforests, indoor ski hills, and underwater hotel rooms, it seems as though there’s nothing they can’t do, and now they’re proving that point with the great …
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120 movies to be screened during Sharjah children’s film fest
Sharjah: Organisers of the fifth edition of the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF) have announced a six-day programme of film screenings, movie workshops and media arts activities for children. This year, the festival, which begins on …
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Interview: S&P Dow Jones Indices regional head on the Gulf markets
El Azzi says the company has had “a lot of discussions” regarding the IPO not least because of the weight it would … seeing it alongside Kuwait and the UAE as being among the biggest growth drivers in the vast region he oversees.
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UAE schools take first steps in Moral Education
The UAE’s biggest private school groups, such as GEMS Education and Taaleem, confirmed to Gulf News they have started teaching the units, discussing specific aspects of implementation. In Dubai, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA …
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UAE calls on governments of the world to unite on technological change
The UAE called on world governments to create partnerships nationally and globally with the aim of leveraging advancements in technology to foster growth and equip people with the skills of the future in the advent of the fourth industrial revolution.
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Saudi market regulator approves Awazel IPO
Saudi Aramco, the world’s top oil producer, will also tap the equity markets next year, and may raise $100bn in the world’s largest-ever IPO deal when it sells less than a five per cent stake to the public. In the UAE, Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc plans to sell …
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Global Markets Steady Despite North Korea Threat
The IPO has a price band of Rs 685-700 per share … planning to acquire up to 20% stake in an oil field belonging to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company in UAE. According to the Oil India’s CMD, 20% stake will be a consortium of BPCL, ONGC Videsh Ltd, Oil …
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Wanted: Ambassadors for Dubai business
Dubai Business Events, a division of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, is looking for new ambassadors to join its drive to bring more meetings and conferences to the emirate, a senior official said. Abdulla Yousuf, senior manager of …
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Dubai starts replacing non-fire-proof building facades
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has begun replacing non-fire-resistant … while also preserving the emirate’s reputation as a leading destination for business, investment, travel and accommodation, stated the report citing a senior official.
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Workers have a ball in Dubai
Dubai, ensured that the participants, who were all workers earning less than Dh2,000 per month, had a good time. Speaking to Gulf News, Lennie Connully, Parish Priest of St Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai said that the event is in support of the Year of …
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‘Day Without Service Centres’ in Dubai
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved “A Day without Service Centres” initiative. According to the initiative rolled out by the Department of Finance in …
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Dubai Police confirm Brit arrest over ‘offensive gesture’
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Leaders to attend first cabinet meeting for UAE Centennial 2071 this week
“The United Arab Emirates has created its own present … investing in education and advanced technology, establishing a diversified economy and instilling values of tolerance in society. سأترأس أنا وأخي محمد بن زايد الثلاثا …
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Meet Team Torry Harris at GITEX Technology Week in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 23, 2017 —- Torry Harris Business Solutions (THBS), a global leader in digital transformation, SOA/API enablement and mobility, will be exhibiting at GITEX Technology Week in Dubai from October 8 to 12. GITEX is …
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Abu Dhabi fund to grant Dh40 million to Comoros
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has allocated an Abu Dhabi government grant of Dh40 million to the Comorian government for electricity network development. The grant will help enhance the efficiency of public utility systems such as …
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Popularity of Islamic banking products slumps in the UAE
The number of UAE consumers applying for Islamic banking products has declined since last year, according to a new study from yallacompare, the Middle East comparison website. Yallacompare data revealed during the first half of 2017 10.5 percent fewer …
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Famous Arab personalities to headline Sharjah book fair
Sharjah: A line-up of prominent Arab cultural personalities participating at the upcoming Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) was revealed on Saturday. The participants include famous authors, artists, actors, intellectuals, journalists and poets, who …
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