Gemini Property Developers, a Dubai-based boutique developer, today announced the appointment of new Head of Sales and Marketing to strengthen its customer relationship operations at par with the best practices. The move comes at a time when Gemini has …
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Passengers held up at Abu Dhabi airport after Air India Express flight delay
“Of the 156 passengers, we offered hotel accommodation to 136 passengers [as others had cancelled or rescheduled their bookings],” Ranjan Datta, manager, Air India Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, told Gulf News on Saturday evening. However, 36 of them could not …
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Sharjah to host MidEast Watch, Jewellery Show
Sharjah, March 31 (IANS/WAM) Expo Centre Sharjah announced on Saturday that it will host 500 local and international brands and companies at the 44th edition of the MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show from April 3 to 7. The bi-annual show, with support from …
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Abu Dhabi Police issue 10,400 fines to jaywalkers
Abu Dhabi: Within the first two months of this year, more than 10,400 fines were issued to jaywalkers who crossed roads from non-designated areas in the capital. A total of 1,083 fines were also issued to drivers who failed to reduce speed near zebra …
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Abu Dhabi Police brief students on tasks of helicopters
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police on Saturday briefed students who joined the ‘Future Pilot’ initiative on the tasks of police helicopters. The initiative aims to promote social responsibility and strengthen the security culture among all segments of the …
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Abu Dhabi crane crash: All projects of contractor, consultant suspended
The Abu Dhabi Municipality has suspended all the projects of the contractor, consultant and subcontractor involved in the crane collapse incident at an under-construction building, that crushed several cars parked nearby. The municipality said the …
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Dubai to host global forensics conference
Dubai: The Emirates International Forensics Conference and Exhibition slated for April 9-11 will offer a forum for police, forensic and criminology specialists to share latest expertise and technology to better solve crimes and using science to serve …
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How to succeed with off-plan property investment
For instance, the UAE Central Bank’s rule allows only 50 per cent loan-to-value ratio, meaning you need to stump up 50 per cent of the property value in a deposit. This avoids investors putting down low 10 per cent deposits, only to resell the property …
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Investor trust depends on fees disclosures, performance
Dubai: Trust from investors emanates from the disclosure of fees, a survey has revealed. The credibility in the fund management industry especially for the hedge funds took a hit after the global financial crisis as investors fretted about ever-escalating …
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Dubai, Russian, US interest in AC Milan – reports
Milan – Dubai businessman Saeed Al-Falasi is reported to be interested … AC Milan are working to refinance more than €300 million in high-interest loans from US hedge fund Elliott Management. If the club is not able to refinance by next October the …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank rebrands property unit
First Gulf Properties, the real estate service provider and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), has changed its name to “FAB Properties.” It manages a diversified portfolio of more than 20,000 units across different market segments.
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Dubai Chamber launches retail group to raise standards
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the formation of the Retail Business Group, a new organisation that aims to promote the cooperation among retailers in the city. The organisation is the 29th sector-specific business group …
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Rat sighting delays Air India flight from Sharjah to Thiruvananthapuram
Sharjah: An Air India flight from Sharjah to Thiruvananthapuram … A spokesperson from Air India confirmed to Gulf News that flight AI 968 was being prepared for departure when the rodent incident happened. “Rats onboard an aircraft can lead to a …
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Mohammed bin Rashid breaks ground on world’s biggest Solar Power project
… Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum broke ground on the 700MW fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the biggest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in the …
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Drone light show to dazzle Abu Dhabi Corniche night sky
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Corniche will light up on Saturday night in a spectacular fashion with a drone light show to mark the closing weekend ceremony of Mother of the Nation Festival and also to recognise Year of Zayed. Closing this edition’s festival with …
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Qatar, UAE spend heavily on lobbyists amid a war of words
The UAE has an arrangement with The Harbour Group … The crisis, according to Qatari officials, was triggered nearly a year ago when hackers took over their state-run news agency and posted fabricated comments attributed to Qatar’s ruler that called …
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Deported Canadian-Kenyan opposition figure says he was ‘marooned’ in Dubai
NAIROBI, Kenya — A Canadian-Kenyan opposition figure who claims he was drugged and forcibly deported to Dubai said Friday he was “marooned” at the airport there but intends to return to Kenya as soon as possible. A Kenyan court on Thursday fined top …
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