UAE-based Mismak Properties has signed a new operating agreement with Shangri-La Group for the management of Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai. Mismak Properties added the 42-storey tower on Sheikh Zayed Road …
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Gitex 2020: Sheikh Hamdan opens 40th edition of Gitex Technology Week
GITEXTechWeek @GITEXShopper pic.twitter.com/MS6sRjmK05 Video: Sheikh Hamdan tours pavilions after inaugurating the exhibition. #GITEX2020 opens: @HamdanMohammed tours different pavilions at …
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Changes in Commercial Companies Law will boost ease of doing business: Al Qamzi
The recent amendments to the Commercial Companies Law in the UAE will have far-reaching impact on the flow and quality of foreign and domestic investments as well as overall economic growth of the …
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The UAE’s successful handling of the pandemic paves the way for the future
Through multiple strategic national programmes with timely interventions, the UAE could bring Covid-19 under control …
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UAE businesses expect to return to pre-COVID profitability by 2022: HSBC Navigator
Business in the UAE are more optimistic than their global peers despite the impact of COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey by HSBC. Businesses surveyed in the UAE say they have adapted to the …
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COVID-19: UAE will be the fastest country in the world to recover, says Sheikh Mohammed
The UAE will conclude 2020 with Gitex Technology Week, as the country starts 2021 with a series of projects and major initiatives, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President …
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Expat in UAE treks 49km to top of Jebel Jais to mark 49th National Day
Murad Marwan marked the 49th UAE National Day by trekking 49km to the top of the Jebel Jais in . It took him 11 hours to accomplish the feat. “I started the walk at 6.45am and reached the peak at …
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Dubai ruler Mohammed bin Rashid: UAE will be country to recover fastest from COVID-19
Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Saturday said the UAE will be the fastest country in the world to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The sheikh made the comments on the …
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Golf in Dubai: Fire course is now a ‘must play’ course for international golfers
My reflections on the Golf in Dubai Championship week start with the quality and condition of the Fire course at Jumeirah Golf Estates …
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Suspended jail term for man who accidentally caused woman’s death in Dubai while having shisha
A man, accused of accidentally causing woman’s death in a shisha fire in Dubai, has been handed a suspended jail sentence by Dubai Court. The court has also ordered the defendant to pay Dh200,000 in …
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A random walk down Silicon Valley”s pre-IPO deal flow
Matein Khalid2020 was a spectacular year for investing in late stage technology unicorns and I am proud to have led significant investor syndicates from the Gulf for Elon Musk’s SpaceX, the e-learning …
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DAFZA, DFM and Nasdaq Dubai organize webinar for free zone companies about IPO and listing opportunities in Dubai
The webinar showcased the advancements in the regulatory and legislative structure that have been developed to assist the newly introduced initial public offerings …
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Israeli firms to invest $500mln in key UAE sectors
Israeli companies are expected to invest in various UAE sectors to the tune of $500 million (Dh1.835 billion), said Dr Fahed Al Meraabi, chairman and chief executive of Zurich Capital Funds. “We are …
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How SA travellers can plan the ultimate trip to Dubai
With world-class shopping, delicious cuisine, and activities, Dubai is the ideal destination for South African travellers wanting to escape.
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Exclusive: Meet the UAE youngster who has improved his game by bowling to Kohli and De Villiers
For a youngster who could not take his eyes off Virat Kohli and Ab de Villiers at the Royal Challengers Bangalore breakfast table after being picked by the franchise as a net bowler for the 2020 IPL, …
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Video: Whale shark stranded in UAE lagoon rescued in 5-hour operation
A first-of-its-kind transportation bag was made to relocate the shark back into the Arabian Gulf. — Screengrab from a video shared by Abu Dhabi Government Media Office. A first-of-its-kind wildlife …
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Win! A night’s stay at Westin Abu Dhabi
If you have missed out on a Christmas holiday this year, the Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa is offering you the chance to enjoy a staycation at its lush property. The resort is an essential part …
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