The number of hotel guests staying in Abu Dhabi during January rose 7.4% versus the same month a year ago, building on the success of a record-breaking 2017 when close to a total of five million people stayed in the emirate. In total 437,228 hotel guests …
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More British firms eyeing closer ties with Dubai as Brexit looms
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the free zone for commodities trade and enterprise, released its research indicating that more than a quarter of British firms have a greater appetite for international business expansion post-Brexit. Two thirds (66.5 …
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Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue expansion now open
The Dubai Mall welcomed 80 million visitors in 2017, underlining its reputation as the world’s most visited retail destination. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the …
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Trump scrapped a $2 billion deal with the UAE days before the secret Seychelles meeting that Mueller now has his eyes on
President Donald Trump rejected a business proposal from a close United Arab Emirates associate days before a Trump surrogate met an Emirati delegation and Kremlin-aligned Russian investor Kirill Dmitriev in the Seychelles. Trump said he turned down the …
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What free licensing could mean for Dubai startups?
According to the Global Innovation Index 2017, UAE ranks 35th globally, yet this number can improve significantly if few decisions were put into act. Free business licenses, which could be overseen by the Dubai Department of Economic Development and the …
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Dubai’s first smart park boasts e-charging bays, solar panels
Speaking to Gulf News, Fatima Al Muhairi, head of Horticulture and Landscaping Projects, said it is the first neighbourhood park in Dubai with electric car charging stations in the parking lot. “Dubai Municipality has a plan to provide electric car …
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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam London: Miyao, Ana Carol, Isaque, Jackson, others put on a show in the black belt division on day 1
The final leg of the 2017/2018 season of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour started out with a bang this Saturday, March 10, at the Copper Box Arena, in London, UK. Close to two hundred black belts hit the mats on day 1 to treat the crowd to …
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All roads lead to the XYoga Dubai presented by Dubai Holding
At XYoga Dubai, Kelly will be leading a Yoga Fundamentals Class on March 17 at 12-1pm. To register, visit xyogadubai.com This content comes from Reach by Gulf News, which is the branded content team of GN Media.
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Thaworn Wiratchant crowned champion at Sharjah Senior Golf Masters after dramatic play-off win
Thaworn Wiratchant was celebrating victory in Sharjah. Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant was crowned champion of the Sharjah Senior Golf Masters at on Saturday following a dramatic sudden death play-off lasting four holes. The Sharjah Senior Golf Masters …
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Can I secure life-long residency in the UAE if I buy a property?
I am an Indian citizen and I want to invest in Dubai to secure residency. If I buy property in Dubai, will they give me a lifelong residence visa? What are the criteria to get a visa if I buy an apartment? SS, India It is not possible for any non-GCC …
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Italy’s Eni and Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC to sign deal on Sunday
ABU DHABI/MILAN (Reuters) – Italian energy company Eni (ENI.MI) and state oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) [ADNOC.UL] are expected to sign a deal on Sunday, the Italian government and a source said. A statement from the Italian prime minister …
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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2018: London Weigh-in Results & Photos
ahead of the final leg of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam ® Jiu-Jitsu World Tour season three. Black belt world champions; Mayssa Caldas, Amanda Nogueira, Larissa Paes, Charlotte Von Baumgarten, Ana Carolina Vieira, Samantha Cook, José Lima, Hiago George …
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Dubai’s technology free zone says 2017 revenue rises to $160m
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) on Saturday announced that total revenue for 2017 reached AED590.5 million ($160.8 million), up 11.2 percent compared to the previous year. Overall profits at the integrated free zone technology park totalled AED205.7 million, a …
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Senior UAE official says Turkey-Arab relations ‘not in best state’
DUBAI (Reuters) – A senior United Arab Emirates (UAE) official said on Saturday Turkey’s policy towards neighboring Arab states was not reasonable and advised it to respect their sovereignty. Relations between the two countries have been strained by Ankara …
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UAE cyber security firm appoints new CEO
A company at the forefront of the UAE’s rapidly growing cyber security sector has announced the appointment of a new CEO. Faisal Al Bannai, founder of DarkMatter, said Karim Sabbagh would take on the CEO role from April while Al Bannai will become managing …
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Investors pursue Dubai rogue financial adviser in court as more victims come forward
Investors who lost hundreds of thousands of dirhams in schemes run by an unlicensed financial adviser have launched a civil case to claim their money back, as more victims came forward claiming they were misled. The legal action is being pursued in Dubai …
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Dubai Lynx: Ones to watch
Dubai-based digital-savvy marketer James Welch specialised … will aim to help the audience make sense of the blockchain ecosystems and new business models emerging for marketers. A key talk for CMOs and CEOs, the hosts will present use-cases for …
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