Dubai is a renowned financial and business hub, but its rise to global prominence is in many ways rooted in the entrepreneurial spirit of pioneering businessmen and traders who took the leap into …
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India, UAE seek partnership in new areas as Swaraj attends joint meeting
India and the UAE on Tuesday sought to forge partnership in new areas as External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj co-chaired the UAE-India Joint Commission Meeting with her counterpart Sheikh Abdullah …
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Dubai Expo 2020 site to be completed ‘well before’ start of event
Dubai is set to complete construction of the Expo 2020 site “well before” the start of the mega event, officials have told the emirate’s ruler. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is …
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Dubai home buyers to be offered more tools to seal best deals
House buyers in Dubai will soon have more detailed data at their fingertips to help them make the best decision on location and type of property. UAE-based Property Finder has announced a new product …
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Dubai property prices sink 7.4 percent as UAE jobs growth slows
DUBAI (Reuters) – Prices for Dubai’s residential real estate sank 7.4 percent in the third quarter of 2018 from a year earlier, with the drop accelerating from a 5.8 percent fall in the second quarter …
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DEWA and UC Berkeley Provide Master’s in Future Energy Systems and Technology for Staff
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of California, Berkeley, to enable DEWA’s distinguished staff to obtain Master’s degrees …
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NCM issues fog warnings across UAE
The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a fog warning for road users across the UAE. The announcement comes as many residents return to work following a long weekend to …
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Slow traffic, accidents in Dubai as fog takes over UAE
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has issued an alert to motorists to drive carefully during foggy weather, and cautioned against speeding and to keep a safe distance with the vehicles …
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Dubai property prices sink 7.4 pct y/y in Q3 -c.bank report
DUBAI, Dec 4 (Reuters) – Residential real estate prices sank 7.4 percent from a year earlier in the third quarter of 2018, with the drop accelerating from a 5.8 percent fall in the second quarter, the …
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Dubai property prices down 7.4% in Q3 – central bank
Residential real estate prices sank 7.4 per cent from a year earlier in the third quarter of 2018, with the drop accelerating from a 5.8 per cent fall in the second quarter, the United Arab …
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Abu Dhabi Airports celebrates the 47th UAE National Day
Abu Dhabi Airports is celebrating the UAE’s 47th National Day with a list of activities, entertainment, and national symbols that foster the sense of patriotism. The celebrations take place across Abu …
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UAE further extends amnesty for illegal residents
The UAE has extended an amnesty period for illegal residents despite reports indicating it would not do so. Last week, Khaleej Times cited an official from the Federal Authority for Identity and …
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Dubai to waive utility connection charges for commercial, industrial firms
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) said on Monday it would waive new connection charges for commercial and industrial customers over the next two years to boost the economy. The measures …
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From Silicon Valley to Abu Dhabi: Startups from Plug and Play ADGM’s First Batch Get Ready to Pitch at Demo Day
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Plug and Play, the world’s largest startup accelerator and corporate innovation platform, and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the …
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Will UAE residents pay more for luxury ride services?
In a recent recruitment drive, Moustafa Khafagy, Blacklane’s affiliate manager for the Middle East and Africa, told Arabian Business that only about eight out of 80 applicants made the cut. The main i…
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A CMI Solar Receiver Will Equip the World’s Tallest Solar Tower in Dubai
This huge concentrated solar power (CSP) project named after the Emir of Dubai, is the centerpiece of Dubai’s ambitious goal of generating 75% of the Emirate’s electricity demand from …
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Dubai clears decks for Agusta middleman’s extradition
With Dubai’s highest court turning down Christian Michel’s appeal against his extradition last month, the Indian government has upped the ante in bringing Michel to India. NEW DELHI: The Ministry of J…
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