Dubai: Dubai Police’s new identity strategy, based on innovation, security and communication, has been approved by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The new strategy …
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Two Indians win $1m in Dubai Duty Free promotion
Nayaka, who works for WSP Engineering Consultancy in Dubai, was thrilled. “It’s a truly memorable day for me and my family. I can’t wait to share the news with my wife and son who are coming back to Dubai after a short holiday in India. We will be …
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598 Key Sofitel Dubai Wafi Hotel to Open 2019
Sofitel Dubai Wafi will feature 501 luxury guestrooms, inclusive of 86 suites, ranging in size from 55 square meters to 625 sqm, in addition to 97 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom serviced residences to be operated on an extended-stay basis.
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Dubai woman jailed for flashing middle finger in road rage
A Russian woman has been cleared of the charge of putting the lives of two other women at risk during a road rage incident. The Court of First Instance, however, sentenced the 47-year-old accused to three months in jail and deportation for using her friend …
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Qataris banned from Qantas flights to Dubai
Qatari nationals will not be allowed to board Qantas flights to Dubai because the United Arab Emirates has banned them from passing through its airports after Arab powers cut ties with Qatar, an executive at the Australian airline has said. Several Middle …
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Dubai Properties joins hands with Emgas
Dubai Properties, a leading real estate master developer and asset manager known for renowned destinations across the emirate, has partnered with Emirates Gas (Emgas) to provide residents in its communities access to safer cooking-gas by deploying state-of …
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Kuwait mediates Gulf crisis between Qatar, Arab nations
Iran airports company head Rahmatollah Mahabadi told the state-run IRNA news agency. He said that was a direct result of Qatar Airways flights. Associated Press writers Jim Gomez in Manila, Philippines, Aya Batrawy in Dubai, United Arab Emirates …
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Emaar to sell up to 30% of UAE property business in Dubai IPO
Dubai: Emaar Properties PJSC, the Dubai-based developer of the world’s tallest skyscraper, plans to sell as much as 30% of its real estate development business in the United Arab Emirates in an initial public offering. The funds raised will primarily be …
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Dubai launches smart city accelerator – another step forward for UAE based technology start-ups
Julia Ofer provides an overview of options available for creative minds to realise their creative ideas with support of the UAE technology ecosystem. On 1 June Dubai Silicon Oasis (“DSO”) Authority, together with its strategic partners Emirates …
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FMS Tech wins Dubai Taxi Corporation deal
Dubai Taxi Corporation has awarded a major contract to UAE-based Fleet Management Systems and Technologies (FMS Tech) and its business partner Technologica for supply and installation of the company’s telematics device on its limousine fleet. FMS Tech is a …
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Now sleep n fly in Igloo pods introduced at Dubai Airport; what is this innovative new facility for travellers
The Dubai airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, is getting more comfortable for travellers due to its innovative methods. Dubai International Airport has introduced innovative pods for passengers flying from there.
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Emaar to IPO real estate development business in Dubai
DUBAI Emaar Properties EMAR.DU, the builder of the world’s tallest tower, plans to offer up to 30 percent of its United Arab Emirates real estate development business in what would be the first listing on the Dubai exchange in two and a half years.
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Emaar Properties UAE Real Estate IPO
… be the largest since the Emaar Malls IPO in 2014. Subject to market conditions, the company will offer up to 30 percent of Emaar’s UAE Real Estate Development business through a share offering on the Dubai Financial Market, DFM. The funds raised …
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Qatar stabilises on valuations, Dubai’s Emaar jumps on unit’s IPO plan
DUBAI, June 7 (Reuters) – Qatari shares that are members of global emerging market benchmarks helped stabilise the bourse in early trade on Wednesday, while Dubai’s Emaar Properties jumped on news it will launch an initial public offering of its local real …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Qatar stabilises on valuations, Dubai’s Emaar jumps on unit’s IPO plan
DUBAI, June 7 Qatari shares that are members of global emerging market benchmarks helped stabilise the bourse in early trade on Wednesday, while Dubai’s Emaar Properties jumped on news it will launch an initial public offering of its local real estate unit.
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Payments in UAE banking system normal, c.bank says after Qatar rift
DUBAI, June 7 Payment and remittance transactions in the United Arab Emirates financial system are operating as normal, the central bank said on Wednesday after the UAE’s diplomatic rift with Qatar caused uncertainty over some banking deals. The UAE …
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Payments in UAE banking system normal, central bank says after Qatar rift
DUBAI Payment and remittance transactions in the United Arab Emirates financial system are operating as normal, the central bank said on Wednesday after the UAE’s diplomatic rift with Qatar caused uncertainty over some banking deals. The UAE financial …
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