Dubai is well-known for its ritzy over-the-top opulence and grandeur; they have the tallest building in the world, the fastest airport Wifi in the world, the largest OLED screen in the world… You name …
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The Best Weekend Getaways from Dubai for Eid-al-Adha
Make the most of the long weekend this Eid-al-Adha by visiting one of these stunning locations, all of them located just a short journey from Dubai. Eid-al-Adha is the second Eid of the year, and the …
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Wireless networks: Big benefits for small businesses in the Middle East
UAE. Very few SMB owners have a fully functioning IT department … Why shouldn’t smaller businesses have the same features as well? Your wireless solution, as an SMB, should be able to handle any bus…
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UAE weather to get hotter despite 50 km/h winds
Dubai: The strong winds blowing across the UAE will hardly bring any respite to residents from the sweltering summer heat. On Thursday, the weather bureau warned motorists to take caution as strong ga…
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Emirates Investment Bank Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter and First Half of 2018
Emirates Investment Bank (“EIBank”), an independent private bank based in the UAE (DFM: EIBank), today announced its financial results for thesecond quarter and first half of 2018. Financial Highlight…
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Yahsat and Tanaza launch enterprise Wi-Fi solution
Yahsat, the UAE based satellite operator, has launched a new enterprise Wi-Fi solution for reliable service in remote areas. The YahClick Wi-Fi Enterprise Solution will be offered in partnership with …
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Mashreq, Trade Bank of Iraq and General Electric Enter Into Strategic Cooperation
Mashreq Bank, the leading financial institution in the UAE, has entered into a strategic cooperation with the Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) and General Electric (GE) to accelerate the development of power …
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Dh860,000 vanish from man’s account in UAE
A customer of a local bank in the UAE was shocked to find that his account balance had been reduced to zero from Dh860,000 while he had travelled outside the country. Police investigations revealed th…
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Abu Dhabi volunteers ‘sew’ hope for African orphanage
Abu Dhabi: Volunteers of Rags to Riches (R2R) Abu Dhabi have been busy for the last two weeks, sewing clothes for Smile Africa Children’s Home and School in Uganda. An offshoot of Rags to Riches Dubai …
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Job offers pour in for Indian amnesty-seekers in UAE
Amnesty-seekers waiting to process their papers at Al Shahama amnesty centre in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Abdul Rahman/Gulf News During the last amnesty, around 8,000 Indians left the country. After the a…
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In peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea, UAE lends a helping hand
ADDIS ABABA/DUBAI (Reuters) – When the leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea embraced in Asmara last month, promising to end the two-decade-old state of war between their two countries, it looked like a sud…
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Dubai attracts Dh80 billion FDI into technology sector
Dubai has attracted $21.66 billion (Dh80 billion) worth of foreign direct investment in high-end technology transfers in three years, mainly from the European Union and the US. According to Dubai’s De…
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Swift gears up for debut regional summit in Dubai
Swift, one of the world’s leading providers of secure financial messaging services, is set to host its first regional conference in Dubai from September 24 to 25. The event will see more than 250 seni…
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Sharjah Publishing City woos Latin American publishers
Sharjah: Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone introduced Latin American publishers to the Arab Book Market during its participation at the 25th São Paulo International Book Fair this year. The world’s ve…
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Dubai accounts for half of blood collection in UAE
Dubai: Dubai needs over 160 units of blood every day and the Dubai Blood Donation Centre (DBDC) works hard to meet this demand, a senior official said on Wednesday. “We are just about able to fulfil t…
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Millennials Interested in UAE Property Need to Check This
Millennials in Dubai (aged between 25 to 37 years on average) are slowly stepping on to the property bandwagon, owing to attractive payment schemes and reduced housing prices. Up until a few years ago …
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Sharjah’s ‘Pledge a Library’ initiative distributes 600 books in Brazil
Sharjah: The Kalimat Foundation for Children’s Empowerment (KF) has donated 600 titles to São Paulo Public Library, six school libraries, as well as community service centres in Brazil that host a ric…
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