In a few days, UAE will be hosting the 17th edition of the most coveted continental tournament – The Asian Cup. The nation had previously accommodated the event in 1996 wherein they ended their campai…
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Dubai Police report trouble-free New Year’s Eve
although more than two million people gathered across the emirate to participate in the celebrations,” Al Marri said in comments published by state news agency WAM. He said Dubai Police deployed 4,000 …
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Radisson Blu brings two new Abu Dhabi properties to market
Radisson Blu has opened two hotels in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. Both hotels hold prominent locations, with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche located on the vibr…
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UAE banks’ international reserves hit Dh404 billion
The net international reserves in the UAE banking sector hit an all-time high of Dh404.3 billion by the end of November, up 23.1 per cent of Dh76 billion from Dh328.3 billion during the same month in …
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News: Radisson Blu brings two new Abu Dhabi properties to market
Radisson Blu has opened two hotels in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. Both hotels hold prominent locations, with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche located on the vibr…
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Dubai Bank Wins Right to Swap Abraaj Debt for Fund Stakes
Noor Bank PJSC, which provided a $100 million loan to the collapsed Abraaj Group, won the right to swap the debt for stakes in some of the Dubai-based buyout firm’s funds, according to people with kno…
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Is it worth buying a property in Dubai?
The Dubai Investment Market offers a plethora of opportunities for investors to benefit from unparalleled gains in the global property market, though the current market sentiments are not in favour of …
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Dubai issues 1,882 ‘instant’ business licences in 18 months
Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) issued 1,882 ‘instant’ licences – which are handed out in five minutes – from the launch of the service in July 2017 until the end of 2018.
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Dubai businesses voice fears about slow recovery
“Dubai continues to grapple with over-supply in real estate, sluggish white-collar job growth, high cost of living and tougher enforcement of financial regulation,” said Hasnain Malik, head of equity …
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Dubai reveals comprehensive traffic plans for New Year’s Eve
A video was unveiled with details of the road closures, viewing points for fireworks and transport to and from the Downtown Dubai area: Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest …
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Dubai Tourism unveils unique experiences
Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has announced the launch of a new set of initiatives aimed at creating unforgettable local experiences for visitors and ensuring repe…
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Adopting technology in construction
At the top of the list for investment is digital technology, with the research demonstrating that … An important lesson for the UAE industry to take from this case study is that Siemens Real Estate …
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Dubai matches 2018 spending in 2019 to maintain edge, analysts say
In June Dubai and Abu Dhabi announced they were exempting companies from administrative fines for at least the rest of the year, as part of efforts to stimulate business growth. Dubai unveiled in Apri…
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Dubai hotels roll out the red carpet
A growing number of international visitors, coupled with preparations for Dubai to host Expo 2020, has meant that hotel inventory across the UAE will continue to record healthy growth in 2019, experts …
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UAE, India set to discuss increase in air traffic
An official level meeting between India and the UAE civil aviation ministry officials is slated for January 15 in Mumbai to discuss the issue, official sources at India’s civil aviation ministry told …
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Dubai issues nearly 2,000 instant business licences since 2017 launch
Nearly 2,000 instant licences have been issued in Dubai since they were launched last year to cut the time it takes to register a business in the emirate. The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) …
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Dubai budgets $2.5bn for infrastructure ahead of Expo 2020
The planned schemes for 2019 will cater to the need to develop and upgrade Dubai’s infrastructure and continue its growth as a preferred destination for business and entrepreneurship. This $ figure wi…
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