The UAE along with Saudi Arabia has taken the pioneering step … impact on the economic growth and inflationary pressures. As for business that are integrating VAT into their invoicing, accounting and auditing systems, it is likely to come with some …
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Veteran Egyptian journalist dies in Dubai
He was 83. He was suffering from cancer and underwent surgery in Dubai, Egypt’s official Middle East News Agency (mena) reported. Born on January 12, 1934 in the Egyptian city of Suez, Nafae became the editor of Al Ahram in 1979, a post he held until 2005.
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Dubai rings in New Year with laser spectacular
Dubai (AFP) – Dubai celebrated the New Year Sunday with a spectacular midnight laser show at Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world. As the clock ticked to midnight the 828-metre (2,716-foot) tower was lit up with the green, white, black and red …
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Dubai Sheikhs things up! City state emblazons face of UAE founder on world’s tallest skyscraper in spectacular laser display after CANCELLING planned fireworks due to ‘security …
Dubai’s New Year’s Eve fireworks display was abandoned this year due to ‘security concerns’, with the United Arab Emirates city opting for a world-record breaking light display on the Burj Khalifa. Two years ago, the city suffered a scare when a huge …
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Abu Dhabi celebrates New Year with fireworks and concerts
Abu Dhabi always makes very nice fireworks shows when New Year comes, so it’s very exciting and fun to watch. The shows are always different and it’s a nice experience to watch it along with my friends,” he told Gulf News. Chloé Ramamonjisoa …
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Tunisia demands formal UAE apology over women ban
Tunisia is demanding a public apology from the United Arab Emirates after Emirates Airlines denied boarding to Tunisian women on flights to the Gulf country. On Friday, the UAE-owned carrier stopped accepting Dubai-bound female passengers from Tunisia.
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Good news: clear skies expected for New Year’s Eve
Dubai: Weather is not expected to spoil your revelry for New Year’s Eve. Even though fog is forecast for early Monday morning, a spokesperson from the National Centre of Meteorology told Gulf News it is not expected to form around midnight.
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Dubai signs deal to set up kidney dialysis centre
SRG Holdings will fund the design and construction of the Dubai Dialysis Centre, state news agency WAM reported. The centre will have 60 rooms, of which 42 will be patient rooms, and 18 will be private rooms to serve the needs of patients, who are …
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Abu Dhabi non-oil foreign trade dips to $36.4bn
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No New Year cheer for UAE property market
Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Arab News takes a look at how the two markets are looking this year. Dubai: A mixed bag with hopes of a “bottoming out” in 2018 According to a report by property consultancy Cluttons, the three years up until winter 2017 were “ve …
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Robot volunteer joins Dubai Police
Dubai: A robot has joined Dubai Police to raise awareness about dangers of drug abuse. Called ‘Amal the volunteer’, the robot will interact with public in different areas and gatherings to raise awareness about drug abuse. Social media accounts of …
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Latest Dubai Property Trend Reveals Long-term Residents are Taking Advantage
Jumeirah Village Circle is Dubai’s most affordable villa community to buy (AED 758 per square foot), and one of the few that has experienced a price increase, indicating that demand remains healthy in the affordable villa segment, according to …
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Skype blocked in UAE? Here are the alternatives
Dubai: The festive season is in full swing and as expats have either gone back home to celebrate the holidays, or chosen to stay in the UAE, the free internet calling app Skype was used by many to connect with friends and family. Until now. Over the …
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Solar Park R&D investments to hit Dhs500m by 2020
Investments at the research and development centre in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will reach Dhs500m ($136m) by 2020, according to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. During a visit to the centre, DEWA’s CEO and managing director Saeed …
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Celebrating New Year in Downtown Dubai? Watch this
Dubai: As many as 1.5 million visitors are expected to visit Downtown Dubai to usher in the New Year, leading authorities to issue a cautionary message on what pathways should be taken for bachelors and families. As illustrated in the video, certain …
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British businessman pardoned over ‘theft’ from sheikh gets 10 MORE years after Dubai tries his case three times
A British businessman who was due to be freed from a Dubai prison two months ago has had another ten years added to his sentence – after being tried three times for the same alleged crime. Michael Smith, 51, was first arrested on charges of stealing …
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Dubai solar park R&D Investments set to reach Dh500m by 2020
Investments into the research and development centre at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will reach Dh500 million by 2020, according to the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa). “The R&D Centre was launched in 2014 and focuses on …
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