Dubai’s reputation has been built on trade. The idea of being an international business hub is woven into the fabric of the city and plays a central role in the history of the emirate. It was the dred…
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ADCB announces combined bank’s new board
In late January, they said their boards had voted unanimously in favour of the deal, which will create the third largest bank in the UAE. The transaction will create a robust platform to grow the bank …
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Dubai Police Force Selects BIO-key’s Biometric Authentication Solution
BIO-key International (NASDAQ:BKYI) announced that Dubai Police Force has selected BIO-key’s biometric authentication solution for internal network log-in and to secure access to critical data.
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Dubai Real Estate Giant Emaar to Launch ETH Token, Considers ICO in Europe
Dubai-based real estate giant Emaar will launch an ERC-20 token developed by Swiss blockchain startup Lykke. A token launch has been announced by Dubai-based real estate giant Emaar, which is also …
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Dubai’s new smart camera can tell how happy you are
initiative under its Smart Dubai strategy. “The initiative aims to measure customers’ happiness through smart cameras that analyse the extent of their happiness,” said Maher Shirah, director of smart …
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The World Triathlon Series begins in Abu Dhabi and Canada steals the spotlight in Florida
On Friday, March 8th, Mario Mola (ESP) began his World Triathlon Series (WTS) defence at WTS Abu Dhabi. The Spaniard started the 2019 season right where he left off 2018, taking the win over Alex Yee …
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Asian Business Leadership Forum brings India-UAE ties in focus
The ABLF 2019 will bring together the narratives of the two visionaries – the Fathers of the Nations – India and UAE. NEW DELHI: The Asian Business Leadership Forum (ABLF), a global leadership platfor…
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Exclusive: The UAE blockchain party is on and you’re invited
According to the reports published by Icobench, the UAE has been named the #1 country in ranking by amount of funds raised by ICOs. In January and February 2019 alone, about $210 million was raised. A…
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How Dubai plans to develop strongmen of the future
Dubai Sports Council (DSC), in collaboration with the World’s Ultimate Strongman, has launched the WUS Incubator Programme – a training programme to take athletes with potential and turn them into wor…
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Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi: All the stars coming
Photo Clint Egbert/Gulf News Image Credit: Abu Dhabi: A host of celebrities and sporting icons will join People of Determination from around the world as they showcase their skills at the Special …
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UPDATE 1-Abu Dhabi backs incentives for agricultural technology
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO … Incentives could reach up to a 75 percent rebate on research and development expenses, the state news agency WAM said. The incentives will be available to com…
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ADIO Incentivises Global AgTech Companies To Establish Presence In Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office, ADIO, has identified a clear set of cash and non-cash incentives which will be made available to Agriculture Technology companies locally to aid growth and internation…
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Dubai World Trade Centre records busy year as it serves over 1,000 dinners, weddings, other high-profile events in 2018
Visitors and delegates at Gulfood 2019, one of the events hosted by the Dubai World Trade Centre. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Dubai World Trade Centre, DWTC, has revealed that its …
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Jebel Ali Port Drives UAE Growth
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has retained its place as the third highest … such as the expansion of the Jebel Ali Port to a handling capacity of 22.1 million TEU. A recent Port Technology technica…
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UAE approves National Space Strategy 2030
“Last year we celebrated the launch of the first satellite fully built by young Emirati engineers, and in the very near future we will see them operating international space technology centres, based …
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Dubai developer Emaar to introduce blockchain tokens this year
Read: Dubai to use blockchain technology for all government documents by 2020 In the wider UAE, the goal is for 50 per cent of government transactions to use blockchain by 2021. Read …
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UAE cabinet adopts regulatory framework to issue long-term residence visas
The UAE cabinet has adopted the regulatory framework … and ‘outstanding’ students to “facilitate business and create an attractive and encouraging investment environment” in the country.
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