Abu Dhabi, 17 May 2021
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) grew by 44.2 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019 and reached to a total of USD 19.88 billion. The …
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Gaming to Crypto: UAE is Abuzz with Lucrative Opportunities for Investors
When COVID-19 hit the world in 2020, the countries that were deemed to be invincible appeared to be perturbed due to the lack of a proper …
Six-month-old Emirati baby gets sight back, thanks to Abu Dhabi doctors
A six-month-old Emirati baby who was suffering from a rare genetic disease that affects the eyes has successfully had his vision restored following treatment in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Shehi’s parents …
Challenges are the foundation of diplomatic work: UAE envoy Fatma Al Mazrouei
The UAE’s Ambassador to Denmark hailed the commitment of both countries to strengthen economic and trade cooperation in key sectors.
UAE: Doctors restore vision of 6-month-old blinded in one eye
Five months after the birth of their son Mohamed Abdulla Al Shehi, an Emirati couple noticed that their baby’s left eye had turned inwards. “My wife noticed that his left eye was not in its normal …
India COVID-19: UAE’s Aster provides free telehealth consultation
Dubai: Rising to meet a challenging situation, the UAE-based Aster DM Health Care Group has empowered over 100 of their doctors from GCC and UAE to provide free telehealth consutlation for all …
UAE struggles with new rule to get women on company boards
There is a cultural mindset discourages women from jobs that keep them at work late and have them work with men.
Abu Dhabi Ship Building lands its biggest contract ever, of Dh3.5b, from UAE Navy
Dubai: Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) has reeled in a Dh3.5 billion contract from UAE Navy for Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessels. This is the largest ever contract in ADSB’s history. It will …
Dubai’s Covid restrictions eased: Vaccinated residents rejoice
Dubai residents expressed happiness and relief, as the Emirate announced a relaxation of rules on a series of events and activities that were earlier suspended due to a consistent rise in the number …
Is Dubai-based Baraka the Middle East’s answer to Robinhood?
Startup Baraka wants to tap into the growing demand for commission-free trading platforms, while also educating inexperienced investors in the Middle East.
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UAE jobs: Banks on hiring spree, offer monthly salary up to Dh5,000
A two-day walk-in-interview for the jobs of sales officers at leading UAE banks will begin on Wednesday (May 19), offering up to Dh5,000 salary plus other incentives on achieving sales targets. The …
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Global Trading Provider INFINOX Opens Dubai Hub as Asian Expansion Accelerates
The global trading provider INFINOX has unveiled a new hub in Dubai amid a rapid expansion of its operations across Asia.
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Dubai posted 4,804 property sales during Ramadan 2021
Dubai recorded 4,804 property sales worth Dhs9.99bn during Ramadan 2021, marking a 211 per cent increase in transactions from a year-earlier period and 57 per cent increase compared to Ramadan 2019.
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All historic Dubai Ramadan property sales records broken in 2021 with total transactions reaching AED 10bln
But in 2021 we saw the highest number of transactions historically in the month of Ramadan, 4,804 property sales worth AED 9.99 billion. Ramadan 2015 came closest with 3,870 property sales …
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GEMS Education founder Sunny Varkey reveals lessons he learned during COVID-19 in the UAE
The pandemic has turned education on its head. It has provoked a rethink from educators and forced whole school communities to adapt to ever-changing circumstances. Most of all, it has demanded …
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Time for a rethink on the UAE’s red listing? An open letter to Grant Shapps, the UK’s Secretary of State for Transport
As the UAE’s coronavirus cases continue to decline, and the nation is named as one of the most covid-resilient in the world, Arabian Business is urging a rethink on the emirates’ Red List status …
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Adex, TDB to boost trade with Africa via $30mln trade finance facility
Abu Dhabi Exports Office (Adex), the export-financing arm of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has signed a $30 million (Dh110.19 million) line -of-credit agreement with the Eastern and Southern …
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