FAB’s Global Investment Outlook report forecasts a good return to growth as economies emerge from Covid-19, but with a period of stabilisation …
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How the UAE, Saudi Arabia are stepping up plans to attract more foreign investment
Abu Dhabi Investment Office chief confident of retaining ‘competitive advantage’ as competition in the Gulf heats up …
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Dubai financial regulator working on regulations for cryptocurrencies
The Dubai Financial Services Authority, the financial regulatory agency for the special economic zone, the Dubai International Financial Centre, is looking to enhance local cryptocurrency-related …
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Soon, Sharjah taxis will have security cameras
Cabs in Sharjah will soon be fitted with surveillance cameras in a project that is being rolled out this year, it was announced on Tuesday. Sharjah Taxi said the cameras would first be installed in a …
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UAE to see sharp recovery this year: FAB report
The UAE is likely to see a V-shaped recovery this year, as the economy emerges from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report issued by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) on Tuesday. The …
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Gulf Air mulls flights between Bahrain and UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah
Flights between Bahrain and Ras Al Khaimah could be on the cards following a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Gulf Air and the northern emirate’s airport. The move could create …
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Etisalat Partners Aruba to Offer Managed Wi-Fi and Networking Solutions to Customers in the UAE
Etisalat this week announced its partnership with Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, to provide Managed Wi-Fi and networking solutions …
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London Black Cabs will soon be rolling into Dubai
London’s iconic Black Cabs will soon be seen ferrying passengers down Sheikh Zayed Road. But rather than an East End cabbie who has severely lost his way – get downloading Waze, fella – it’s actually …
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UAE Targets Low-Cost Blue Hydrogen to Cut Emissions by 24%
Oil and natural gas producer the United Arab Emirates aims to become one of the world’s lowest-cost producers of hydrogen, helping in the Middle Eastern state’s effort to slash polluting carbon …
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UAE’s compulsory Covid tests for unvaccinated residents: All you need to know
The UAE has announced mandatory PCR Covid-19 tests for unvaccinated residents that have to be taken every few days. Multiple announcements about the updated rules were made on Monday. According to the …
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UAE Phone Operators Surge on Plan to Raise Foreign Ownership
The two main phone operators in the United Arab Emirates surged after saying they may raise limits on foreign ownership, joining others in the region seeking to attract more overseas investment.
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Fog in UAE: Police urge motorists to exercise caution amid foggy weather
Police have urged drivers to slow down and strictly follow traffic rules, as fog blanketed the UAE on Tuesday morning. The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCM) tweeted that fog …
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Dubai, party haven amid pandemic, faces its biggest surge
Masks off the minute you step inside. Bars packed and pulsing like it’s 2019. Social media stars waving bottles of champagne. DJs spinning party tunes …
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Dubai staying open despite a surge in coronavirus cases
The death rate remains low which experts believe is due to the country’s demographic trend of healthy young workers.
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Flying amid Covid: UAE airline launches ‘digital passport’
Mobile app will help passengers manage their travel in line with government requirements for Covid-19 tests or vaccines.
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Large PE, VC funds likely to make early-stage UAE-Israeli agritech deals
As the UAE and Israel explore opportunities for collaboration in achieving food security, the first deals in agritech and food technology are likely to be made by the larger private equity and venture …
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UAE traffic: Fog causes huge tailbacks on Sharjah-Dubai roads
Dense fog that shrouded almost entire UAE on Tuesday morning also affected traffic movement across the country. Huge tailbacks are seen on Sharjah-Dubai roads, where motorists said it took them at …
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