amid heightened tensions with Iran following last week’s attacks on oil tankers off the coast of the UAE. A foreign ministry statement published on state news agency WAM welcomed a call by Saudi …
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Dubai Free Zone to Refund $354 Million in Fees to Spur Economy
(Bloomberg) — Dubai’s main port and biggest free zone authority plans to return 1.3 billion dirhams ($354 million) in cash and bank guarantees to its clients in an effort to stimulate the broader …
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UAE- Keep an eye on kids’ tech habits, parents advised
In the UAE, an average resident spends as much as … Comparing the use of technology to swimming, he said it is important for parents to teach their children how to “swim in the sea of technology …
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Dubai’s unemployment rate stood at 0.5% in 2018
Dubai’s unemployment rate stood at 0.5 per cent last year – same as in 2017, according to a latest annual survey published by the Dubai Statistics Centre. Up to 83.2 per cent of the working …
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Sharjah pool death verdict a wake-up call for UAE schools: experts
Dubai: A Sharjah court’s verdict last week holding a school and two teachers responsible for the death of a four-year-old boy during a swimming lesson at Australian International School in …
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Sharjah revs up road safety drive
The Traffic and Patrols Department has intensified efforts on the roads as part of the “Aman Ya Ramadan” campaign, which was launched by the Sharjah Police General Directorate at the beginning of …
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‘Are you accusing me?’ – Pep explodes following question on Abu Dhabi services
As a UEFA probe into suspected manipulation of FFP rules continues, the manager reacted angrily when asked about his connections with Abu Dhabi Manchester City manager … FA Cup in successive …
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UAE embassies spread Ramadan cheer, rations
The UAE Embassies and Consulates General have supervised the distribution of food baskets and Ramadan Ration in Kosovo and India, reports WAM. The UAE Embassy in Montenegro has overseen the …
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Dubai’s unemployment rate lowest in world
Image Credit: Atiq-Ur-Rehman/Gulf News archives Dubai: Dubai’s unemployment rate was just 0.5 per cent last year, which is said to be the world’s lowest, according to the Labour Force Survey …
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10 Reasons to Invest in Dubai Real Estate
The Dubai market is booming due to the Expo 2020, and the people from across the world are investing in the properties in Dubai. The Dubai real estate market is considered to be the best sector for …
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Sharjah verdict a wake-up call for UAE schools, say pool experts
Dubai: A Sharjah court’s verdict last week holding a school and two teachers responsible for the death of a four-year-old boy during a swimming lesson at Australian International School in …
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Dubai free zone to return $354m to firms in wage protection push
The move will provide added benefits to employees and infuse AED1.3 billion ($354 million) back into Dubai’s economy that companies can invest in their operations and strengthen their businesses, …
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Dubai unemployment rate remains steady at 0.5% in 2018
Dubai’s unemployment rate reached 0.5 percent last year, while the economic participation rate as a percentage of total working-age population reached 83.2 percent, according to official figures. The …
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Dubai Smart City Accelerator Invites Applications for Third Cohort
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) New York, Orange Business Services, and Visa. The program is hosted within the renowned Dubai Technology …
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Sharjah charity pays debts of 24 prisoners totalling Dh600,000
Sharjah: The Sharjah Charity Association has paid Dh600,000 to settle the debts of 24 prisoners in Sharjah and Ajman, it was announced on Thursday. The initiative, which is part of the Karbaa …
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Sharjah end 23-year wait for league title
Sharjah: Sharjah FC clinched their first UAE Pro League title in 23 years after defeating Al Wahda 3-2 at Sharjah Stadium on Wednesday. A brace from playmaker Igor Coronado in each half on top …
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Daybreak: Sanchez Reelected. Missing Volatility. (Podcast)
In today’s Dubai Daybreak podcast, we cover the biggest stories that happened over the weekend. Pedro Sanchez looks set to return as Spain’s prime minister. Hedge funds expect low volatility to …
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