In its first edition, IADC brings leading dentists, prosthodontists and specialists from across the globe all under one roof, with the aim of discussing critical topics in Aesthetic dentistry Abu Dhab…
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Dubai Airports seeks more visa-on-arrival arrangements on back of visitor growth
Visa-on-arrival arrangements have led to a surge in tourists visiting Dubai, leading Dubai Airports to seek similar agreements to drive traffic. Speaking to Arabian Business, CEO Paul Griffiths said f…
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Dubai’s international airport set to receive 1bln passengers in 2018
DUBAI: The UAE’s Dubai International Airport is set to welcome its billionth passenger since its opening in the 1960s, according to the Dubai Media Office. The announcement was made in a video on its …
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UK celeb Dane Bowers makes Dubai home
Bowers can now be spotted spinning sets around Dubai. Last month, he hosted an Ultimate ’90s Throwback party at new hotspot House Party (“It’s a ‘90s themed bar, which is obviously my era of music,” B…
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$22 million ‘daycation’ island offers a taste of the Mediterranean in Dubai
The only part of Dubai’s The World Islands development open to the public, Lebanon island, is up for sale for $22 million (AED80m). Known as a ‘daycation’ spot since 2014, the island sits four miles o…
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Filipina dies in accident on Dubai-Al Ain road
The victim, a sales executive, was on Dubai-Al Ain Road when the accident occurred … We will also provide legal assistance should the family need it,” Pangwi told Gulf News.
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Should Dubai tenants demand a decrease in rent? – Dubai Video
Rents in Q2 in Dubai fell by 2.5 percent on average across the city … what kind of case can be made and also the hidden costs of moving that also need to be factored in. Some local news is curated – …
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Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo launches special offers
Customers are required to present both the voucher and the cinema ticket at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo to redeem their 50 per cent discount. Also, the offer is valid within seven days after the …
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Dubai: Man jailed for selling sexual services on snapchat
The Moroccan visitor to the emirate allegedly uploaded naked images of himself to the social media platform in an effort to attract clients, Gulf News reported this week. The man’s account was discove…
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Study: UAE businesses seek flexible workplaces to mitigate financial risks
UAE business leaders and risk managers are adopting flexible real estate strategies to grow their company and mitigate against risk, according to a new study by International Workplace Group (IWG), th…
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No amount of financial aid announced for Kerala: UAE envoy
When asked about the UAE’s $100 million aid offer he said: “It is not yet final. It has not been announced.” The UAE is assessing the relief needed in the aftermath of the floods in Kerala, and no off…
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UAE schools welcome new teachers from around the world
Dubai: Schools in the UAE have been busy making new teaching staff welcome ahead of the start of the new academic year next week. On Sunday, GEMS Education, the biggest private school group in the UAE …
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UAE becomes first to offer online mortgage services
Dubai: Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM), in collaboration … Saif Badr Al Qubaisi, chairman of the Technology Committee at the Urban Planning and Municipalities Department, said: “Despite the sensit…
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Careem says IPO still looks far and will take more time
Dubai: Dubai-based ride-hailing app Careem said any initial public offering (IPO) isn’t going to happen soon and will take more time. “We are not looking at it [IPO] now. It will take more time than n…
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RAK Property Transactions Up 33% To AED2.6 bn In H1 2018
The total value of real estate transactions in Ras al-Khaimah rose to AED2.7 billion in the first half of 2018, an increase of 33 percent compared to the corresponding half of 2017, according to a rep…
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Why Russian weapons maker Kalashnikov is gunning for the UAE motoring market
The streets of the UAE could soon be overrun with Kalashnikovs – as the Russian … The car’s “revolutionary” technology “will let us stand in the ranks of global electric car producers such as Tesla …
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Dubai civic body promotes inclusion via education
Dubai: The Building Licensing Department of Dubai Municipality, in coordination with universities across the country, is looking to launch a project to add a specialised course focusing on comprehensi…
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