The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq … year against a growth in hotel guest numbers of an average 15 per cent, he added.-TradeArabia News Service
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Sharjah Police respond to viral clip about car theft gang
In an official statement issued on Friday, the police denied rumours of a car thefts gang in Sharjah being circulated on social media and local news outlets. Colonel Ibrahim Al Ajal, director of the criminal investigation department at Sharjah …
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Dubai sees 2% jump in visitors during first quarter
Asked which countries he would like to see Dubai open up to more, Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Tourism, told Gulf News: “India for sure. For sure. That would be the easiest one for me to look at.” Meanwhile, Russia ended the quarter in fourth place …
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Emirates Islamic named best personal finance provider
Emirates Islamic, a leading financial institutions in the UAE, has been recognised for the second consecutive year as the ‘Islamic Personal Finance Provider of the Year’ by over 5,000 users of YallaCompare, a top financial comparison site in the Middle …
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Dubai ‘Virtual Hotel’ Start-Up Raises USD$4m to Drive Major Growth Plan
MaisonPrive, a ‘virtual hotel’ operator that offers luxury apartments and villas to business and leisure visitors to Dubai, today Wednesday, announced private strategic investment of USD$4 million as part of a major plan for growth. The investment is the …
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To censor the internet, 10 countries use Canadian filtering technology, researchers say
Citizen Lab researchers say Netsweeper’s filtering technology has also been deployed in several countries with records of human rights violations: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Sudan, UAE, and Yemen and Somalia. Deibert said that by providing a …
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Dubai’s Careem admits to data breach, affects 14 million customers
A cyber-attack on Dubai-based ride sharing platform Careem has resulted in the theft of personal data of up to 14 million people in the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan and Turkey. The company said it detected the attack on January 14 but added that it …
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Abu Dhabi’s Smart Solutions Signs 14 Service Level Agreements
Abu Dhabi’s Smart Solutions and Services Authority, ADSSSA, has signed 14 service level agreements to govern the digital data exchange process and streamline work between digital data providers and users. Aiming to further develop AD CONNECT – a …
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Oldest English language Library in Dubai is relocating
The oldest English language Library in Dubai is closing down its current location … Wajeeha Faiz, chairperson of The Old Library, told Gulf News: “We’re looking for a new space right now, considering our options and figuring out the best location …
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Saudi Arabia issues new Islamic sukuk to finance budget
The finance ministry’s debt management office said it raised $ … Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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80pc of UAE residents recommend their bank: study
The survey, conducted as part of the yallacompare Banking and Insurance Awards 2018, sought to ascertain the leading banks and financial products in the UAE by popular vote, and was taken by over 5,100 UAE residents. Awards were handed out recently at a …
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UAE’s Mubadala buys stake in New York investment firm
The investment was made through Mubadala Capital, Mubadala’s financial investment arm … newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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UAE says investor trust unshaken by real estate scams
RELATED ARTICLES: Sharjah, Ajman remain most affordable property markets in UAE | Dubai records $15.7bn real estate deals in Q1 2018 | Lootah Real Estate reveals handover dates of five Dubai buildings Real estate scams have not had a negative effect on …
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Desert Palm Dubai property reflagged under Melia Hotels
Meliá Hotels International has signed an agreement to operate the Desert Palm Dubai Hotel under its Meliá brand, reflagging the property which was under the Per Aquum brand by Minor Hotels. This agreement is the fourth with the hotel’s owner, through …
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Now you can use air miles to buy property in Dubai
MAG Lifestyle Development (MAG LD), the development arm of the MAG Group, has entered an agreement with Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, to provide members with a 5 percent discount of selected properties. The discount applies to the …
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HyperScale technology could revolutionise data management
HyperScale technology can help businesses use and exploit rapidly growing … at the one-day thought leadership forum which took place in Dubai yesterday. The event brought together industry experts, analysts, Commvault customers and partners from across …
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Dubai Tourism Wins ATM Stand Award
Dubai Tourism claimed the Best Stand for Doing Business at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Best Stand Awards. Recognised for creating a busy B2B atmosphere, Dubai Tourism boasted a well-planned and easily navigable layout with a good presentation …
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