ABB technology is supporting the development of new smart solar power systems for the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dubai Electric & Water Authority (DEWA) is using the ABB Ability Electrical Distribution Control Sys-tem to help develop data-driven …
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‘Techwashing:’ Countries are Using Technology to Gloss Over Rights Abuses
The UAE wanted to make the world’s first carbon-neutral city. Instead, it built a ghost town. While laborers struggled to make the city look fashionably ‘green’ and chic, the state invested in new technology to spy on its inhabitants. The same year …
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UAE non-oil economy improves in October on anticipated uptick in demand
Non-oil business activity in the UAE grew in October, with enterprises reporting a surge in inventories ahead of an anticipated uptick in demand, even as cost burdens continue to rise. The UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), sponsored by Emirates NBD …
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UAE non-oil economy improves in October on anticipated uptick in demand
Non-oil business activity in the UAE grew in October, with enterprises reporting a surge in inventories ahead of an anticipated uptick in demand, even as cost burdens continue to rise. The UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), sponsored by Emirates NBD …
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King’s College Hospital London’s UAE CEO on improving healthcare in the country
The poll, conducted by Kantar Millward Brown, found that 32 per cent of UAE patients felt they were overprescribed and 20 per cent believed the healthcare industry had turned into a business. As a sign of the problem, Buckley points to the different ways …
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A New Step Forward: Cole Haan Unveils New UAE Flagship
The new design also allows for a wider range of footwear and accessories to be elegantly displayed. Coinciding with the unveiling of the new store at Dubai Mall, Cole Haan is also delighted to announce its Fall 2017 Extraordinary Women, Extraordinary …
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King’s College Hospital London’s UAE CEO on improving healthcare in the country
The poll, conducted by Kantar Millward Brown, found that 32 per cent of UAE patients felt they were overprescribed and 20 per cent believed the healthcare industry had turned into a business. As a sign of the problem, Buckley points to the different ways …
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A New Step Forward: Cole Haan Unveils New UAE Flagship
The new design also allows for a wider range of footwear and accessories to be elegantly displayed. Coinciding with the unveiling of the new store at Dubai Mall, Cole Haan is also delighted to announce its Fall 2017 Extraordinary Women, Extraordinary …
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UAE, GCC need thousands of teachers in next five years
Growing demand for teachers at international schools in the UAE of at least 14,000 over the next five years and in Saudi Arabia of 183,600 by 2030 will pose further problems, Marmore Mena Intelligence said in its report “Is education still a good business …
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UAE, GCC need thousands of teachers in next five years
Growing demand for teachers at international schools in the UAE of at least 14,000 over the next five years and in Saudi Arabia of 183,600 by 2030 will pose further problems, Marmore Mena Intelligence said in its report “Is education still a good business …
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Dubai ranked as one of simplest places to obtain building permits
“This year’s World Bank report also mentions that, for the last five consecutive years, the UAE has been ranked first in the Arab world, and 21st in the world, in business accessibility. I am also proud of the role played by the Buildings …
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Running with the bulls: UAE poised for growth
Citigroup and the World Bank have predicted 3.3 and 2.5 per cent GDP growth for the UAE, respectively. Interestingly, most business minds that Khaleej Times picked for the survey are happy with the implementation of VAT as it diversifies UAE government’s …
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Dubai’s Jumeirah Lake Towers to introduce paid parking
Jumeirah Lakes Towers developer Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has signed an agreement to introduce paid parking to the area by year-end. The deal with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will see the management and operation of visitor …
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Nationwide savings drive launched in the UAE
UAE investment company, National Bonds has launched a nationwide campaign to help local residents save after a new study revealed a lack of awareness in financial planning. Launched from November 1 under the hashtag #SavingsExcuse campaign the drive aims …
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Louvre Abu Dhabi prepares to unveil itself to the world
Hundreds working on projects on the island, including the Louvre, also were deported or lost their work visas for launching strikes over their conditions, according to HYPERLINK “https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/02/10/uae-abuses-nyu-louvre-guggenheim-project”
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Dates revealed for next edition of Dubai Shopping Festival
The 23rd edition of the annual Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will be held from December 26 to January 27, the organisers have revealed. The latest edition of DSF will feature retail promotions and sales on a wide range of brands, as well as daily mega …
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BRIEF-UAE’s Amlak Finance Q3 profit rises
Nov 7 (Reuters) – AMLAK FINANCE: * Q3 NET PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS 11.8 MILLION DIRHAMS VERSUS 5.7 MILLION DIRHAMS YEAR AGO * Q3 INCOME FROM ISLAMIC FINANCING AND INVESTING ASSETS 45.6 MILLION DIRHAMS VERSUS 49.7 MILLION DIRHAMS YEAR …
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