Known for its futuristic skyline and artificial islands, Gulf emirate Dubai has carved out a place alongside cities like Singapore as a hub for innovative ideas. At this year’s 37th Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX), which runs until Thursday …
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Diamonds make case for diversification
It is backed by investors including Temasek, the sovereign wealth fund of the jurisdiction … whether that is in places such as London, Mumbai, Dubai, Hong Kong or Singapore. There are also a settlement system in place. The difference from the LME …
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ICO News: Abu Dhabi Regulators Address Upcoming ICOs
Abu Dhabi regulators are both cautionary and collaborative about their approach to upcoming ICOs. Meanwhile cryptocurrencies are treated as commodities. Abu Dhabi’s regulatory body is the latest jurisdiction to issue guidance on upcoming ICOs and virtual …
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Japan in advance talks with Abu Dhabi for oil concession
Abu Dhabi: Japanese companies are in the last stage of negotiations … “We hope that Japanese companies who are involved in the negotiations are successful. We are waiting for good news.” Japan also initiated a strategic dialogue with Andoc for …
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WWE returning to Abu Dhabi in December, Sting at WWE 2K18 event
WWE issued the following press release announcing a return to Abu Dhabi and the U.A.E. for live events in December. You can check it out below. ABU DHABI, UAE and STAMFORD, Connecticut, October 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that …
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New Holiday Inn & Suites to open in Dubai Business Bay
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Kingston Holdings International Limited to develop a new Holiday Inn & Suites in Dubai Business Bay. The signing will complement IHG’s hotel pipeline in the area, which includes a …
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UAE banking sector profitability projected to improve in 2018
Dubai: The UAE’s banking sector outlook remains stable reflecting … Weaker credit growth so far in 2017 reflects slower economic growth and business activity in response to constrained public spending, combined with a technical reduction in the system …
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Dubai’s KBW’s appoints commercial chief to drive growth
with particular focus on the investment firm’s core markets in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Chehab’s previous experience includes a combination of strategic business development and commercial management of largescale developments in the GCC.
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All new UAE vehicles to be fitted with eCall alert system
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CNI to host business meeting in Abu Dhabi
São Paulo – Brazil’s National Confederation of Industry (CNI) will hold the 1st Brazil – United Arab Emirates Business Forum on October 17 in Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital. The event will be attended by local entrepreneurs, as well as Brazilian ones …
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Dubai Economy Becomes First Customer in ‘Dubai Pulse’
Moreover, du has proposed a comprehensive disaster recovery plan to ensure business continuity throughout the Dubai Pulse initiative. “Smart Dubai works together with our partners in both the government and private sectors to implement an ambitious …
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Dubai’s integrated government on Gitex catwalk
“The project is providing open and shared data to government, business and members of the public to grow the city’s data culture,” she said. Other highlights from Smart Dubai Office include the latest version of Dubai Ca reers, the app for job …
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Dubai’s private sector business conditions improve
Dubai: September data signalled a sharp improvement in business conditions in Dubai’s non-oil private sector, driven by steep expansions in output and new business. However, the rate of growth eased since August. The Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker …
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UAE official says Qatar giving up World Cup may end ‘crisis’
Dubai security Lt. Gen. Dhahi Khalfan … peninsular nation that’s pushed itself onto the world stage with its bid and its Al-Jazeera satellite news network. Qatari officials did not respond to requests for comment on Monday. However, the 2022 …
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Dubai has 17 MW of solar installed under net metering
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has revealed it has completed linking its network with 450 residential and commercial buildings under net metering, with a total capacity of about 17.7 MW since the scheme was launched in early 2015.
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DEWA to instal solar carports at its headquarters, Ministry of Climate Change
DEWA to instal solar carports at its headquarters and at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment building. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) launched a new project, as part of the Shams Dubai initiative, to instal solar carports …
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ROUND-UP: Dubai solar carports, Adani Australia PPA, Hawaii online PV applications
6 October: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) plans to install solar carports at its headquarters and at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment building. This will come as part of the Shams Dubai initiative and will involve two sites with …
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