Click here to read his Op-Eds One of the least anti-Arab American cable TV networks opens offices in Arab World in Abu Dhabi broadcasting financial news and information to the region. CNBC offers more balanced coverage of Arab and Muslim issues than do CNN …
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Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival kicks off on Wednesday
Sharjah: The latest books, best — selling authors and a range of fun activities await visitors at the 11-day Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) which kicks off on Wednesday at Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA …
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UAE stops training Somalia’s military after cash seizure
The United Arab Emirates says it will end its military training mission to Somalia after an incident that saw its soldiers assaulted and $9.6 million seized at an airport in Mogadishu. The announcement by the UAE’s Foreign Ministry marks the latest …
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Revealed: Sharjah’s East Village to target younger generation
ARADA has announced the launch of East Village, a new creative residential community targeting the younger generation at the developer’s Sharjah megaproject, Aljada. An urban focal point for creativity and culture, East Village will be home to students …
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After attack, UAE to end Somalia military training mission
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The United Arab Emirates says it will end its military training mission to Somalia after an incident that saw its soldiers assaulted and $9.6 million seized at an airport in Mogadishu. The UAE’s Foreign Ministry said in a …
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Dubai records $15.7bn real estate deals in Q1 2018
RELATED ARTICLES: DLD reviews rental law with retail operators | DLD values 8,000 properties worth $78bn in 2017 | DLD completes first phase of building classification project Dubai recorded $15.7bn (AED58bn) worth of real estate sales in the first quarter …
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Dubai property sales prices, rents to fall further
The addition of new stock, tough macroeconomic conditions and moderate population growth are set to place further pressure on property sales prices and rents in Dubai, according to property company Chestertons Mena. Overall sales prices for apartments and …
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Dubai: Chinese firm secures EPC contract for Rashid Solar Park
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and ACWA Power, have signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract with Shanghai Electric for the Rashid Solar Park 700MW CSP project in Dubai. The project, which is the the fourth …
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UAE rugby season takeaways: Financial issues have been a running theme of 2017/18
Dubai Rugby Sevens – Winners: Dubai Exiles; Runners up: Jebel Ali Dragons West Asia Premiership- Winners: Jebel Ali Dragons; Runners up: Abu Dhabi Harlequins UAE Premiership Cup- Winners: Abu Dhabi Harlequins; Runners up: Dubai Exiles UAE Premiership …
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Dubai gov proposes fee waivers, mortgage law, SME incentives to boost economy
Dubai has called on government departments to put together a comprehensive reform package with the aim of boosting business confidence and economic growth, according to reports. The plans follow a decision last month to freeze government fees for the next …
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Dubai makes volunteering, fundraising illegal without authorisation
Dubai has issued a new law making it illegal to conduct volunteering and fundraising activities without authorisation. The legislation, issued by UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, gives Dubai’s …
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Dubai real estate deals total $15.7bn in Q1
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has revealed that real estate deals in Dubai totalled AED58 billion ($15.7 billion) via 13,759 transactions in the first three months of 2018. According to the DLD’s Department of Real Estates Studies & Research, Q1 saw a …
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Sharjah reign supreme
Sharjah Cricket Council beat Dubai Cricket Council by eight wickets to be crowned the Emirates Cricket ‘UAE Cricket Leagues’ men’s T20 Champions 2018. Having won the toss Sharjah sent Dubai in to bat and were on the front foot from the onset. An impressive …
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Abu Dhabi developer Aldar raises foreign ownership limit raised to 49%
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CNBC to broadcast business show from new Abu Dhabi HQ
London: The financial news network CNBC will on Monday unveil its new Middle East headquarters and TV studios, based at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) complex. The facility will act as the network’s regional hub, and broadcast “Capital Connection …
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Dubai Marina city’s most searched for area
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Generation Start-up: A restaurant’s excess food is now a UAE resident’s bargain dinner with BonApp
The plan was solidified by Dubai Government’s campaign months later, Ms Delin, co-founder and managing director of BonApp, said. The founders, who quit their full-time jobs to focus on the start-up, have poured their savings into the business and …
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