Fidu Properties, one of the leading Chinese companies in the UAE property market, has announced plans to pump nearly Dh2 billion ($544 million) into the Dubai real estate sector by the end of this year. As part of its regional expansion strategy, Fidu will …
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UAE’s traditional businesses yet to get social media chats right
UAE business groups haven’t got the hang of communicating via social media. In fact, some among them still have a lot of catching up to do even on their basic web presence, according to findings by a Swiss-based branding and marketing consultancy.
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Dubai’s Abraaj ‘surprised by media interest’ after Naqvi jail threat
Bounced cheques for amounts in excess of AED200,000 remain a criminal offence in the UAE and a conviction could mean a possible jail sentence for Naqvi. Earlier in June, Abraaj filed for provisional liquidation and is using courts in the Cayman Islands to …
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Great News! You Can Enjoy Free WiFi In The UAE For One Week!
Rejoice! As Eid is drawing near, there are so many things to be happy about! Family celebrations, shopping and enjoying your favourite food to name a few. Adding to that list, a Ramadan campaign promises to offer UAE residents faster WiFi connection at no …
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Soon, get faster WiFi on Dubai Metro
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Dubai Metro riders could soon enjoy a faster WiFi service aboard carriages. This was among the recommendations made by the customers’ council of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) following a live chat session with commuterson …
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Dubai Technology Partners (L.L.C.)
Companies that design, manufacture, assemble, and distribute computers and computer hardware (including personal, large-scale, and specialized computers, computer peripheral devices, other computer-based systems) and companies that provide services related …
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World’s largest vertical farming facility in Dubai
Dubai: Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC … product and service quality. Introducing the latest technology to our operations, we secure our own supply chain of high quality and locally-sourced fresh vegetables, while significantly reducing our environmental …
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UAE gold prices fall to lowest this year?
Dubai: Consumers in UAE who have been holding up gold purchases would do well to revisit the shops this week, as prices have fallen to its lowest level this year and there are bargains to be had at the jewellery counters. Compared to previous weeks alone …
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Why UAE has become more affordable for expats
all these measures will lower the cost of living and ease of doing business, improve competitiveness and boost the overall economy,” he said. Commenting on VAT’s impact on cost of living in the UAE, Kumar said the levy is not a big amount when compared …
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Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat slide down cost of living table
Abu Dhabi, Dubai and a host of other Gulf cities have become less expensive … low inflation and fluctuating prices for goods and services were impacting the cost of doing business in some cities. Four of the world’s five most expensive cities were …
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UAE airline alerts flyers: Beware of strict baggage policy
Dubai: UAE-based carrier Etihad has announced that it is strictly … economy class flyers are allowed to bring into the cabins only up to seven kilos of luggage, while business-class passengers can enjoy up to 12 kilos of allowance. The airline said …
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Abu Dhabi International Airport enhances traveler experience this summer season
“Abu Dhabi Airports prioritizes passenger safety above all else. We have worked hard to add the element of utmost convenience to this, to ensure that all passengers passing through Abu Dhabi International Airport have a truly world class experience …
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UAE Food Bank distributes 73,200 food packets during Ramadan 2018
DUBAI, 24th June, 2018 (WAM) — The UAE Food Bank distributed 73,200 food packets during the Holy Month of Ramadan this year, which included 49,700 iftar kits and 23,500 suhoor meals. The food distribution was organised in cooperation with a group of …
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Outgoing envoy hails Canada, UAE relations
“That was the first time I visited Dubai — we used to come for little trips, to go out, do some shopping and to experience this great city,” he told Gulf News. While he is eager to work in his home country after a long tour of duty, he said he will …
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Two bullies convicted in Abu Dhabi mall assault
Abu Dhabi: Two teenagers were put under a 24-hour surveillance system for one year after the court found them guilty of assaulting a child in a shopping centre. The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department convicted the two juveniles on Monday for jeopardising the …
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Abu Dhabi Art Announces Guest Curators And Commissioned Artists For 10th Edition
Abu Dhabi Art today announced details of its 10th edition, which will run from November 14th to 17th at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander …
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Hedge Funds Alleging $1.5 Billion Fraud Fear They’ll `Bleed Dry’
This month, Dubai-based Abraaj Group, which once managed almost $14 … friends and business associates to siphon money from the fund. The hedge funds originally estimated the alleged fraud by IREO executives at about $147 million, but upped that estimate …
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