Business confidence in the UAE hit a fresh high in June as new investments, marketing initiatives and an anticipated economic upturn underpinned positive sentiment, latest data from a survey shows. Buoyed by strong inflows of new business and output growth …
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UAE outlook sunny on oil recovery, fiscal policies
The non-oil sector is expected to grow 3.7 per cent in 2018, supported by improving business sentiment, buoyant trade and tourism — tourism grew 5.5 per cent in 2017, a trend expected to continue — and higher public spending. The UAE federal government …
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UAE economy likely to rebound in 2018
“The non-oil sector is expected to grow 3.7 per cent in 2018, supported by improving business sentiments, a buoyant trade and tourism environment and higher public spending. Since the UAE is a highly open economy with trade value accounting for more than …
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UAE orders companies to freeze accounts, assets of nine Iranians
The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority has issued a circular to firms operating in securities and commodities sectors ordering them to freeze the accounts of nine Iranian individuals and organisations on its terror sanctions list. The regulator …
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S. Korea, UAE to deepen ‘strategic’ ties on economy, security
She requested the UAE minister’s support for South Korean firms seeking to do business in his nation. She noted that the UAE marks the “Year of Zayed” this year to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan …
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UAE Construction Equipment Rental Market Analysis & Forecasts 2018-2024 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “UAE Construction Equipment Rental Market (2018-2024): Market Forecast by Types of Equipment, by Applications, by Regions and Competitive Landscape” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The UAE …
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Dubai airport hotel introduces transit packages
Dubai International Hotel features 530 rooms, more than 10 eclectic dining options, 71 Timeless Spa treatment rooms, the award winning Ahlan Business Class and First Class lounges as well as the airport’s premier concierge service Ahlan Meet & Greet …
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PRO TECHnology partners with Humanscale for UAE
Maraqa says the company is celebrating 20 years in the local market and is known for signing vendors with innovative technology. Humanscale, a global designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products has signed an exclusive partnership …
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Dubai Land Department launches Apple Pay and Samsung Pay
They say that the move is aligned with Dubai’s smart government strategy to support “outstanding government performance based on the latest technologies.” DLD introduced the service at the beginning of June and it is now in use at the department’s …
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Dubai Set To Serve As Regional Digital Financial Inclusion Hub For The Middle East, Africa And South Asia
Given their rapid evolution, digital technologies are a critical catalyst in achieving financial inclusion. The proposed hub will support centralisation of efforts and identify opportunities for scalable solutions,” he added. Dubai combines a unique set …
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Dubai Police ties up with Indian startup for AI-based solution on ‘predictive policing’
Preventing crime before it occurs? Dubai Police has signed an MoU with Indian startup, Staqu Technologies, for its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solution on ‘predictive policing’. This concept revolves around utilising AI tools for curbing crime …
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Sam Smith to Headline Saturday Night Yasalam After-race Concert at 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
ABU DHABI, UAE, July 3, 2018 /CNW/ – Yas Marina Circuit and FLASH … The announcement builds on the huge momentum and excitement generated by the news that Canadian superstar ‘The Weeknd’ (Friday 23 November) and American rock legends Guns N’ Roses …
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Group of 20 Indians wins Abu Dhabi Big Ticket
“Both of us came together to Abu Dhabi six years back. But since my brother’s wife is working in Delhi, he also moved there and managed to get a good job as draftsman in a construction company in New Delhi,” Titto Mathew told Gulf News …
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From August 18: Paid parking across Abu Dhabi city
Abu Dhabi: All parking spaces across Abu Dhabi city will become paid from August 18 onwards, the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport announced on Tuesday. The department has urged motorists and vehicle owners to obtain residential parking permits before the …
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Etihad slims down as Abu Dhabi trims its air travel ambitions
DUBAI: Abu Dhabi has abandoned its goal of becoming a major air travel hub akin to Dubai and is instead reorganizing its airline Etihad into a mid-sized carrier focused on direct flights in an attempt to return it to profit. Recently-appointed Etihad …
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U.S. Department of State News: Secretary Pompeo Travel to Pyongyang, Tokyo, Hanoi, Abu Dhabi, and Brussels
WASHINGTON – U.S. Depart of State today released the following statement: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Pyongyang, Tokyo, Hanoi, Abu Dhabi, and Brussels July 5-12. Secretary Pompeo will travel to Pyongyang, July 5-7, to continue …
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Dubai FDI, VFS to ease foreign investors licensing
Under the agreement, VFS Global will provide and manage administrative tasks related to visa, passport, identity management and other citizen services for Dubai FDI’s investor partners and enable them to successfully pursue their business initiatives in …
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