Abu Dhabi is exploring a potential merger between three of its banks that would create a lender with about $110 billion of assets, according to people with knowledge of matter. The potential merger wo…
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In Pictures: World’s largest Hampton by Hilton opens in Dubai
Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport raises the midscale bar … the lounge on the left doubles up as a work space with power sockets, free wifi is available throughout and perhaps most conveniently …
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Middle East’s first Hampton by Hilton opens in Dubai
They want a hotel in a well-connected location, with clean and modern rooms, free wi-fi, and friendly, reliable, quality service. This is precisely what the Hampton by Hilton brand offers.” Hampton by …
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Stella Di Mare to open soon
Dubai Marina is getting ready to welcome the five-star Stella … All rooms will be fully air-conditioned, with high-speed wi-fi, flat-screen TV, personal safe, mini-bar and 24-hour room service. The …
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Facebook is working on mesh Wi-Fi to possibly bring to developing countries
It’s also working on a new routing framework at its California headquarters for large-scale Wi-Fi mesh networks, with up to 50 access points. Expanding to Dubai, Israel, and Ireland Express Wi-Fi was …
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Facebook to use Wi-Fi, Express Wi-Fi to connect people in remote areas
… is running a pilot programme for mesh Wi-Fi networking in Tanzania and has also put teams to expand its Express Wi-Fi programme in Dubai, Israel and Ireland. “The technology we are developing is p…
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Try something new: 15 fun new things to do in Dubai
The shuttle bus arrives and departs from Dubai International Airport six times a day. It comes with free WIFI, water bottles and maps provided on board. It’s a 45-minute journey, and there’s …
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MyVilla.com: Approaching Smart Phone Users in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates , August 29 … The listings can be filtered through a simple expandable menu on the top right corner of the screen. Similar to a Wifi symbol with its three downward curved …
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Facebook develops mesh Wi-Fi to deliver internet to 3.8 bn people
Express Wi-Fi aimed at setting up Wi-Fi networks and hotspots in regions … Teams in the US, Israel, Europe, and Dubai are also working towards building better solutions in delivering the fast and af…
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Middle East Travelers: No Wi-Fi, No Stay
Just 1.5% of Middle East participants didn’t consider Wi-Fi important at all, and 3.3% rated it ‘not very important’. UAE residents valued it slightly higher than their counterparts from Saudi Arabia …
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Indian expat bags Dh12 million in ‘Big Ticket’ Abu Dhabi raffle
Abu Dhabi: An Indian expatriate became the new multi-millionaire of Big Ticket raffles after winning Dh12 million, the third-biggest ever jackpot of Big Ticket raffle in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
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Abu Dhabi delays exhibition of da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Authorities in Abu Dhabi say the unveiling of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting “Salvator Mundi” at the Louvre Abu Dhabi has been indefinitely postponed. Abu Dhabi’s Depa…
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Futurism Startup Challenge Launched to Scout Innovative Solutions for the Tourism Industry in Dubai
Blockchain Dubai Tourism seeks startups who can incorporate their blockchain technology to the Dubai tourist experience with a particular focus on retail; the end goal being to increase tourist traffi…
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Expo 2020 Dubai initiative to give grants
create a business model, grow their team and potentially partner with other entities. Grantees may even have the chance to showcase their projects to millions of people at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi welcomes group exec on boord
Borja Molina has been appointed as the assistant director of food and beverage for the Shangri-La Hotel and Traders Hotel in Abu Dhabi. Relocating from Spain, Molina has more than eight years of hospi…
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Abraaj Founder Lawyer Points out the Flaws of the UAE Legal System
It’s a big problem for the UAE legal and financial system. I believe it leads to people leaving the country with huge debts left behind.” The system of using personal and corporate checks as security …
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UAE most attractive target for Chinese lenders, research shows
China recently pledged $20 billion in loans and $106 million in financial aid to nations in the Middle East over the next few years. The UAE was the most attractive target in the Middle East and Afric…
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