the UAE specified that Qatari nationals outside the country must obtain a prior permit to enter the country,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a statement publishe…
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EU slams UAE retaliatory acts against Somalia over Gulf crisis
The European Parliament has condemned the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying the country was taking retaliatory actions against Somalia for the latter’s neutral position on the Gulf crisis. In a resol…
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United Arab Emirates shares higher at close of trade; DFM General up 0.67%
Investing.com – United Arab Emirates equities were higher at the close on Thursday, as gains in the Services, Consumer Staples and Transport sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Dubai, the …
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Properties’ Prices Keep Falling in Dubai
The cost of renting and buying property in Dubai has decreased since H2 2017, but most price falls remain modest, according to Bayut.com. Haider Ali Khan, CEO of Bayut, said: “Renters and buyers are s…
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Smart government initiatives fuel demand for coders in UAE
Most of the businesses outsource their technology to India and started hiring people as and when the business grows in the country. Initially, funds are always an issue,” he said. Moreover, he said th…
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UAE launches unified portal for business licensing
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has today launched a new portal that will enable one-stop online business registration across the country. The Bashr portal will enable a user to regist…
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UAE airlines hiring pilots, cabin crew
Dubai: This year may not be the best of times to hunt for a new job, but some companies are still in hiring mode and opportunities are now up for grabs for professionals looking to pursue a career in …
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Dubai’s beaches to soon have all-women rescue teams, sea ambulances
Dubai is soon planning to deploy all-women rescue teams at its beaches, it was revealed on Thursday. Currently, 12 women are being trained to respond to emergencies, with the police planning to increa…
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Leave Dubai and head to Cairo? Best city to run your business revealed
Where is the cheapest place to rent office space in the GCC? How easy is it to set up a business? What are the ownership laws? AMEinfo dives head first into the region’s business world to find out the …
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UAE: No orders for expulsion of Qataris since severing of ties
The UAE has affirmed that since the announcement of the severing of relations with Qatar was made by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on June 5th, 2017, in support of …
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UAE lifts ban on imports of fresh produce from Kerala
In the UAE alone, the import of an estimated 100 tonnes of fruits and vegetables sent daily via airports in Kerala was affected. As Gulf News first reported, the ban also impacted the imports of fruit…
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Dubai’s Emirates to operate additional Hajj flights
Dubai carrier Emirates has said it will operate extra flights … Passengers will also enjoy a special baggage allowance of up to 35kg in economy, 40kg in business and 50kg in first class. The five-da…
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Clarification on Qatari citizens in UAE
ABU DHABI: The UAE has affirmed that since the announcement of the severing of relations with Qatar was made by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on June 5th, 2017, in …
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Dubai Financial Services Authority to investigate Abraaj mismanagement claims
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is investigating allegations of mismanagement at embattled Dubai-based private equity firm Abraaj, which is on the verge of financial collapse after a sca…
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Dubai blows away latest shisha rumour
Dubai: Authorities in Dubai have denied the latest rumour circulating about a new disease brought about by smoking shisha in restaurants and coffee shops. The false allegations, which spread across so…
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Four Big Banking Issues Affecting UAE Company Formation
The good news is that once you’ve vaulted over this one major hurdle it’s easy to set up a new business in the UAE, as the government has created policies, such as no corporate or personal tax to enco…
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No summer vacation for the Dubai property market
It has been said that the property market in Dubai tends to hibernate over the summer months, with a lull that doesn’t pick up again until about mid-September. I must say that this has not been my exp…
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