ANKARA, Turkey – Turkish authorities on Friday formally arrested two men on charges of spying for the United Arab Emirates, Turkey’s state-run news agency said. Authorities were also investigating the …
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The latest on Guggenheim Abu Dhabi: An interview with Richard Armstrong
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a project earmarked for the capital’s Saadiyat Island. The museum is being developed near the completed Louvre Abu Dhabi, as part of the emirate’s increased tourism marketing …
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Dubai Prime Residential Sales Increase 44 Percent in Early 2019
According to Dubai-based real estate consultant Luxhabitat’s latest Property Monitor Report, over 1,737 villas and 6,194 apartments were transacted within the first quarter of 2019 in the overall …
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Emaar Properties to propose $290m dividend for shareholders
Today, Emaar is the world’s largest property company outside China … Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to …
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Property funds target UAE industrial assets before they turn pricey
The ENBD Reit (real estate investment trust) definitely will be one of them. By summer, it expects to have two or even three industrial assets in Dubai to the fund’s portfolio, for which it will spend …
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Turkey announces arrest of two agents accused of spying for the UAE
A senior Turkish official quoted by the Reuters news agency said the suspects, both men, were arrested on Monday and had confessed to spying for the UAE, Turkey’s regional rival. The official said …
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Emirates Islamic says first to launch WhatsApp banking services
Emirates Islamic will continue to develop innovative and technology-driven solutions that will enable the migration of our customers from branches to digital channels, in line with the Smart Dubai …
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UAE e-commerce set for record 2019
UAE – The e-commerce sector in the UAE is all set to record a strong performance over the next few years, driven by an ever growing number of online shoppers, who are confident about making various …
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Saudi, UAE make major aid donation to flood-hit rival Iran
The Emirates Red Crescent was also involved in the relief operation, UAE’s official WAM news agency said. Iran has yet to comment on the aid package. Torrential rainfall since March 19 in the Islamic …
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UAE to Kill 8 Nigerians for ATM Robberies
The Gulf News reported that the Nigerian denied the charge against … The gang — who were all in the UAE on visit visas — were said to be highly organised and plotted a string of orchestrated attacks …
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More findings at Abu Dhabi’s earliest known settlement
art and technology of Abu Dhabi’s Neolithic inhabitants. The recently completed excavation season discovered a large number of stone arrowheads, as well as decorated and undecorated plaster vessel …
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Solar to power Dubai’s desalination plants
The cost of water production is set to be reduced, thanks to the region’s efforts to integrate renewable energy into water desalination processes. The region is dependent on desalination for its …
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Abu Dhabi’s Tabreed appoints former Masdar exec as CEO
Abu Dhabi’s National Central Cooling Company, known as Tabreed, has Bader Saeed Al Lamki as its new CEO. Taking up the role on Sunday next (April 21), Al Lamki joins from Abu Dhabi Future Energy …
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Dubai arena is latest project unveiled despite weaker growth
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Dubai unveiled its latest megaproject this week: A stadium in the heart of a super luxe shopping and dining destination. The arena, which will host sports events and …
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Developers focus on hitting Abu Dhabi’s property ‘sweet spot’
Speaking at Cityscape Abu Dhabi’s conference, Craig Plumb, head of research at JLL MENA, said the property market in the UAE capital has become more affordable. “We are positive about what we can …
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Abu Dhabi opens its property market up to the world
Now, thanks to bold new changes to real-estate laws, non-Emiratis will for the first time be allowed to purchase freehold property in specially designated zones. While this is not a first for the UAE …
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Dubai Press Club, Murdoch University workshop highlights drone journalism technology
DUBAI, 18th April, 2019 (WAM) — As part of the ongoing Media National Youth Programme, Dubai Press Club,DPC, in association with Murdoch University, held a specialised workshop on the effective use …
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