Dubai recorded AED551 billion ($150 billion) worth of non-oil external trade in the first half (H1) of 2020, highlighting the emirate’s ability to minimise the impact of the pandemic-induced global …
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Nakheel to launch Palm West Beach waterfront destination in Dubai this week
Nakheel Malls, the retail arm of master developer Nakheel, will launch the Palm West Beach waterfront destination in Dubai later this week. It will include beachside dining and nightlife options …
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Revealed: Where rents are falling in Dubai
Rents in Dubai have fallen as low as 21 per cent in the third quarter 2020 as contraction in income forces considerable movement in the rental market. Real estate consultants say that as a result of …
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Most sought-after locations for Dubai’s property buyers revealed
As Dubai’s real-estate market bounces back from the pandemic, residential units in established communities are proving to be a clear favourite among property buyers. From July to September, potential …
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BTS fans celebrate Jimin’s birthday with 97,000 adverts in The Dubai Mall, 8,700 newly planted mangrove trees and a really cheesy tribute song
Chinese fan base Park Jimin Bar put birthday ads on world’s biggest mall in Dubai Through the efforts of Park Jimin Bar – a collective of Jimin’s Chinese fan base – the world’s largest retail complex, …
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Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed: Government services in Dubai will transform
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed said government services in Dubai will change radically to serve customers more effectively. The Deputy Ruler of Dubai said an increased focus on innovation will make it …
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Deal alert: Dubai and Abu Dhabi from $592 round trip with dates through August 2021
More than 7,000 hotels worldwide are participating in the discount, and offering rooms at up to 50 percent off of peak rates, including Abu Dhabi’s famed Al Maha. TPG senior writer Ethan Steinberg …
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Kate Winslet to Appear in Film Centering On the One Coin Ponzi Scheme
Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet is set to produce and star in a new film about the Bulgarian Ponzi scheme One Coin.
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Talking Points: How did spinners do so well in Sharjah?
How did the spinners do so well in Sharjah? Varun Chakaravarthy, Sundar and Yuzvendra Chahal had combined figures of 12-0-57-3. The success of the spinners was partly down to the tiring pitches and …
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My Bank in the UAE Kept Making it Impossible to Sell My Flat
Debt problems are very frustrating when the bank you owe can’t seem to get the account in order to allow you to sell your property.
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UAE’s SNOC says Eni on go with Sharjah gas project despite COVID-19, capex cuts
Eni (E-0.1%) would be moving ahead with a gas project in Sharjah, UAE despite COVID-19 and Eni’s capital expenditures and cost cuts, the CEO of state-owned Sharjah National Oil (SNOC), told S&P …
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Sharjah Airport opens East Expansion project
The project is part of the development to raise Sharjah International Airport’s capacity to 20 million passengers by 2025.
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AB-solutely classic De Villiers lights up Sharjah Stadium as Bangalore prevail over Kolkata
AB de Villiers smashed a breath-taking 33-ball 73 as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) trounced Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a lopsided Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Sharjah on Monday. After …
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Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed: Dubai Government services will be transformed
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed said government services in Dubai will change radically to serve customers more effectively. The Deputy Ruler of Dubai said an increased focus on innovation will make it …
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112 expats sent back from Abu Dhabi can fly back without airfare
Air Arabia authorities have given an opportunity to 112 Bangladeshi expatriates, who were sent back from Abu Dhabi airport earlier, to fly back to the United Arab Emirates without paying any airfare.
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Hub71, Bpifrance to unlock opportunities for Abu Dhabi’s tech startups in France
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem powered by Mubadala Investment Company, has forged a strategic partnership with French national investment bank, Bpifrance, to strengthen joint efforts that …
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Lorgat roped in to promote Abu Dhabi T10 globally
UAE-based T10 Sports Management announced the appointment of Haroon Lorgat, the former CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC), to promote Abu Dhabi T10 League globally and develop new leagues …
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