… speed made by a four-wheel-drive vehicle — as shown on road skid marks in Dubai — has claimed the life of 16-year-old girl, traffic police confirmed to Gulf News on Saturday. It was the first known fatal accident on Dubai’s Shaikh Mohammad Bin …
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Emaar contributes another $16m to UAE talent fund
Emaar Properties has announced an additional contribution of AED62 million ($16.8 million) to Sandooq Al Watan, the philanthropic fund set up by Emirati entrepreneurs and the private sector to nurture UAE youth talents. One of the largest contributors to …
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Why the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the perfect event for chartering a luxury yacht
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the final event in the Formula One calendar and runs from the 24th-26th November. Racing takes place at the Yas Marina track from late afternoon into the early evening as spectators watch on from their stalls – or their …
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Remit to India in under 60 secs: UAE bank reveals new app
The launch is one of the initiatives under Emirates Islamic’s digitalisation drive to address the growing needs of digital savvy customers in the UAE, it said in a statement. The redesigned Emirate Islamic mobile banking app includes over 25 new services …
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Sharjah Police’s forensic lab has many breakthroughs to its credit
Sharjah: Sharjah Police are working on building a DNA database with information on detainees and criminals. Details of police employees will also be included in the database so that, if necessary, they could be excluded during investigations into crimes …
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Three-year countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai begins
Dubai: The three-year countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai officially began on Friday night in Jumeirah, giving residents and visitors a glimpse of what would happen once the world converges on Dubai for the important global gathering. The UAE will host the Expo …
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WorldSkills Team Canada 2017 Achieves Excellence at 44th WorldSkills Competition, in Abu Dhabi
WorldSkills Team Canada 2017 awarded with 1 Medal and 13 Medallions of Excellence WorldSkills Team Canada 2017 is made up of 31 young skills champions, including 22 males and 9 females, ranging in age from 16-24, from across the country. This talented …
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Dubai Fitness Challenge kicks off
Dubai: The inaugural Dubai Fitness Challenge was off to a good … I want to see the difference after 30 days,” she told Gulf News. Others came just to enjoy the group workout, like Kristina Elvira. “I’m off today so I just came here to exercise.
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85% of UAE employees ‘not engaged’ in their jobs: Gallup
Dubai: Engaged and happy workers are a crucial ingredient for the success of a business. When employees feel good and care about their jobs, there’s a great chance the company will make more money, and there will be less people walking out the door.
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New UAE cabinet revealed after government reshuffle
UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced a major reshuffle of the country’s government. The new cabinet- the 13th in the UAE- is set to have several new portfolios with young Emiratis appointed to the …
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Abu Dhabi launches new permanent vehicle registration card
They can also enquire about the card expiration via Abu Dhabi police smart applications or website #????? #????? #????_????? #?????_????_????? #UAE #AbuDhabi #ADPolice #ADPolice_news A post shared by Abu Dhabi Police HQ (@adpolicehq) on Oct 19 …
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New UAE ministers aim to excel
Dubai: Sarah Al Amiri (right), who has been appointed Minister of State for Advanced Sciences, is an accomplished young engineer who has held several positions in government. In February 2016, she was appointed chairperson of the UAE Council of Scientists …
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Dubai’s 3D world: Immensa CEO Fahmi Al Shawwa
This dramatic disruption to the traditional logistics supply chain is just around the corner, and has the potential to add as much as $3bn to the UAE’s economy, according to Fahmi Al Shawwa, CEO of the Immensa Technology Labs, which in 2016 launched the …
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Now hiring: Hot sectors and in-demand jobs in UAE
… of value-added tax have brightened the outlook for new hiring in the UAE. The recruitment climate is believed to have plateaued while salaries of accounts and finance experts are projected to see the biggest increase, says a report. “There are some …
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Banks boost Saudi on Riyad earnings, Dubai’s DSI jumps
Riyadh Bank is one of first Saudi banks to report * Saudi Kayan climbs on Q3 earnings beat * Dubai’s Drake & Scull up more than a third this month * Abu Dhabi’s Dana Gas up after reassurance on Kurdistan * Egypt’s Alexandria Flour Mills leaps on dividend …
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UAE banking profit growth driven by non-ordinary factors
Let’s take a deep look at the Q3 financials reported by listed companies in the heart of the economy – the banking sector. I chose the heart as analogy because the heart keeps the blood in circulation which keeps the body alive, just as the banks keep …
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Dubai Bank Targets Antwerp Diamond Clients
It will enable the bank to service Antwerp-based companies with dollar-based lending in Dubai. NBF opened its diamond-focused branch in 2015 and Blommaert reported it had gained steady market share since, ranking behind ABN Amro as the second-largest …
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