A design combining nature and innovation has been revealed for Expo 2020 Dubai’s Belarus Pavilion. Themed as ‘Forest of Future Technology’, the pavilion is inspired by Belarusian forests and natural r…
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Gulfood Innovation Summit to discuss role of technology in curbing food waste
DUBAI, 5th February, 2019 (WAM) — The Middle East’s Food and Beverage, F&B, industry needs to actively embrace technology to fight increasing food waste in the region, according to experts. Ahead of …
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Dubai’s $3bn M-Station expansion nearing completion
the largest power generation and water desalination plant in the UAE, in co-ordination with German technology major Siemens. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the managing director and CEO of Dewa, made the an…
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Humaid Al Qutami inaugurates 23rd edition of AEEDC Dubai
Al Qutami expressed his appreciation for AEEDC Dubai, one of the largest global platforms for dental equipment and technology. He said that Dubai had a strong presence in the international medical are…
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dnata Launches Resource Management System in Dubai
The technology will be provided by INFORM, the leading supplier of resource management systems to ground operations in the world. Steve Allen, Divisional Senior Vice President, UAE Airport Operations, …
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UAE firms see uptick in output and new orders
Businesses in the UAE saw sharp increases in output and new orders, according to data from the Emirates NBD Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI). According to the data, the improvement in business activit…
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Zomato said to be in talks to sell UAE business
Indian restaurant search and food delivery platform Zomato is in advanced talks with Germany-based online food delivery service Delivery Hero to sell its UAE business, according to a report. Zomato, w…
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Dubai World Trade Centre wins bids to host 10 new events from 2019-2022
The events will help boost Dubai’s position as a destination for the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) and business events industry, the statement added. Mahir Julfar …
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Dubai’s Empower plans district cooling projects after $408m loan
Shafar praised the lenders for supporting Empower’s strategy of developing “a strong infrastructure” in Dubai, which would put the business among the largest district cooling providers in the world. E…
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HYCM to Host More Interactive Trading Seminars in Dubai After Previous Success
(Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/789372/HYCM_Logo.jpg ) Both days will be hosted by Giles Coghlan, a currency analyst and hedge fund trader with over 10 years … food and valet parking at the …
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UAE a top hub for fintech start-ups
The UAE continues to strengthen its position as a hub for fintech startups as the country is home to highest number of startups and investments into this nascent sector, thanks to government support a…
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Briton held in UAE in Qatar football shirt row
A Briton has been arrested and detained in the United Arab Emirates after reportedly being assaulted when he wore a Qatar football team shirt to a match. Ali Issa Ahmad, 26, from Wolverhampton, is sai…
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2019: Good start for UAE businesses
The improvement in business activity was partly due to promotions and price discounting by firms. The output price index remained below the neutral 50-level in January, signalling another month of low…
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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala sells 34.9 million shares in U.S. chipmaker AMD
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Co has sold 34.9 million common equity shares in Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), a company spokesperson said on Tuesday, and plans to convert 75 mil…
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Human rights issues front and centre at Pope Francis’ mass in United Arab Emirates
Pope Francis gave a historic open-air mass to 135,000 people in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) on Tuesday. Thousands more greeted him as he arrived at the Zayed Sports …
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UAE siphoning Western arms to Yemen militias accused of war crimes: Amnesty
Each evening at 1830 UTC, DW’s editors send out a selection of the day’s hard news and quality feature journalism. You can sign up to receive it directly here. Pope Francis is on a visit to the United …
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UAE stocks start 2019 with gains on rising confidence
Stock markets in the UAE recorded gains in January after a prolonged lull in 2018, signalling the return of optimism and rise in business confidence. In Dubai, while the gains were largely broad-based …
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