ABU DHABI – The partnership between key trading partners China and the United Arab Emirates is blooming and holds tremendous potential. This is according to Jiang Xiheng, Vice President at the China C…
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UAE Portrait of a Nation: Girl from China’s land of peonies is making ‘Friendship’ flourish in Dubai
“But I want to target more international customers. For that we will need to open in another area of Dubai. I have a business plan but I can’t afford to open a new branch now, first I need to save a l…
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Dubai highlights business events sector at IBTM
Dubai’s growing business events sector, a key contributor to the emirate’s economy, is being showcased this week to an audience of international meetings industry professionals at the ongoing IBTM Wor…
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Gallery: Expo 2020 Dubai’s celebrations to mark the 47th UAE National Day
The UAE was born 47 years ago, when its founding father the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan brought the seven emirates together to form a nation. Each year on 2 December, the UAE takes the oppo…
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Over 50 Indian firms explore investing in UAE economic zone
“More than 50 high-profile Indian business leaders have discovered the advantages of expanding their operations to Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone,” Jallad said. A RAKEZ release here said this special ec…
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Trip report: Emirates Boeing 777 new Business Class Brussels to Dubai
Wednesday newsletters always feature a hotel or flight review. I recently enjoyed a relaxing long weekend in Dubai. You can read my trip reports here: Review: Emirates Boeing 777-300ER new Business Cl…
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FutureHAUS Dubai Wins World’s Best Solar Home Prize
Home of the future takes first place at international competition, aimed to accelerate research on building sustainable, grid-connected, solar homes. FutureHAUS Dubai is an innovative, interdisciplina…
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First hotel opens in Dubai South
Aloft Dubai South has 145 loft-inspired rooms featuring a bed, a walk in shower, a 49-inch TV and wifi connectivity. Dining options include Nook, an all-day casual dining outlet serving …
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Now Is the Time to Enter Dubai Property Market, Kanoo Group Says
The downturn in Dubai’s property market is coming to an end, making it a good time to invest, the head of a Gulf family conglomerate said. Real estate prices are stable and in some cases are rising, M…
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Etisalat to offer free wifi for 10 days to mark National Day
UAE telecoms operator Etisalat will offer free access to its ‘UAE WiFi by Etisalat’ network for 10 days to mark the 47th UAE National Day. The offer will be open to all UAE residents and …
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UAE National Day: Get free, faster WiFi for 10 days
UAE telecoms operator Etisalat on Thursday announced that it will offer free access to its super-fast ‘UAE WiFi by Etisalat’ network for 10 days to mark the 47th UAE National Day. “All residents and i…
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UAE issues special coins, bank note to commemorate Year of Zayed
The UAE’s Central Bank has issued two commemorative coins – a silver coin and a one Dirham coin – as well as a Dhs100 denomination bank note with the ‘Year of Zayed’ logo to celebrate …
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Financing for Stage Two of the UAE national rail network has been agreed
The Ministry of Finance and Abu Dhabi Department of Finance sign agreement for financing Stage Two of the UAE national railway network. His Excellency Obaid bin Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for …
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UAE finance bodies reach deal on funds licensing
The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) …
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Dubai has the world’s largest, completely automated, driverless metro line — and it shows how far behind the US really is
Dubai has the world’s third-largest automated, driverless metro system, a futuristic and highly reliable system that opened in 2009 and continues to be expanded. On a recent trip to Dubai, I rode the …
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UAE’s march to progress with leaders’ innovative vision
Fourteen-year-old Nazneen, who was born and raised in the UAE, said every year the country surprises her with a number of innovative solutions such as free WiFi in public places and even in Metro, sma…
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Internet Calling In The UAE: All Your Questions Answered
No, you cannot. Internet calling services can only be used on your home Wi-Fi network or mobile data package, depending on your type of subscription. The post Internet Calling In The UAE: All Your Que…
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