Dubai Internet City (DIC), the largest technology business hub in the region, concluded its participation at the five-day long GITEX Technology Week 2017 from 8 to 12 October on a high note, with large numbers of visitors visiting the highly experiential …
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UAE online transactions grow to $12bn
Payfort’s ‘State of Payments in the Arab World’ report found the highest rates of growth to be in Saudi Arabia (27 percent), Egypt (22 percent) and the UAE (21 percent). The report included data on four other key countries (including Jordan, Kuwait …
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The UAE’s natural RMB progression
This complements FSRA’s existing partnership with the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) and discussion on cross-border and business expansion cooperation for banks and financial institutions. Similarly, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC …
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Saudi Aramco denies plans to shelve international IPO
FT report on Saudi Aramco IPO is entirely speculative … Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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Male infertility a reality in UAE
Dubai, in the first quarter of 2017 on a sample of about 100 men across several nationalities between ages 25 and 56. Dr David Robertson, medical director of the centre and a consultant in reproductive medicine and infertility, told Gulf News …
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Dubai start-up says in talks with RTA over driverless vehicle software
A Dubai-based start-up, which won $100,000 at the Intense GITEX pitch showdown in 2016, is working on launching a driverless vehicles platform by 2020. Acacus Technologies Dubai said it is now launching the next stage of its transportation offering …
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Saudi Arabia could limit initial Aramco IPO to Riyadh exchange
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EIPA seeks intellectual property rights protection
Emirates Intellectual Property Association said it has joined forces with Dubai Government Excellence Program to promote innovation and intellectual property rights protection in the UAE. The duo has recommended creation of intellectual property …
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UAE doctor says breast cancer need not disfigure survivors
The news broke her and her first thought was of her newborn as … said that even though breast awareness campaigns have been very successful in the UAE, many women are not aware of their reconstructive options. Raising awareness on a woman’s options …
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Checking the pulse of the Dubai real estate market
Union Properties chairman Nasser Butti Omair bin Yousef told Gulf Business the intention was for the community to be a “fully smart city” that has everything including villas right next to the track of Dubai Autodrome. “If you go to Melbourne …
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Dubai police announce electric Star Wars-style hoverbikes for officers at Gitex tech conference
“It can recognise people in any area and identify suspicious objects and can track suspects,” Brigadier Khalid Nasser Al Razooqi, director of the Smart Services Department at Dubai Police, told Gulf News. “It will be deployed at tourist destinations in Dubai.
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Saudi Aramco in stake sale talks with Chinese investor: sources
DUBAI/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Saudi Aramco is considering the sale … oil company to a Chinese investor is being evaluated as a precursor to the international IPO, according to two sources who spoke on condition of anonymity as the information was not …
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Mid-flight horror as Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi makes emergency landing in Adelaide after a ‘fire in the luggage compartment’
An Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi was forced to make an emergency landing in Adelaide after a fault in the luggage compartment. More than 300 passengers were left stranded at the South Australian airport early Saturday morning, including Michael Milner …
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Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi makes emergency landing in Australia
Australia’s ABC News had reported that a smoke alarm had activated. Passengers would make their onward journeys via other airlines due to crew rest requirements, the airline said. Saturday’s Etihad flight EY451, from Sydney to Abu Dhabi, had been …
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Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to Sydney makes emergency landing
SYDNEY (Reuters) – An Etihad Airways flight traveling from Abu Dhabi to Sydney has made an emergency landing … according to local online news service Adelaide Advertiser. Australia’s ABC News reported that the warning indicator had been a smoke alarm.
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Dubai police test out hovering motorbikes to join future patrol fleet
The hoverbike concept, developed by Russian company Hoversurf, was unveiled at Dubai’s Gitex Technology week. The bike “passed successful tests in extreme conditions – dust and heat” said its manufacturers, who released a YouTube video of it in action.
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Mid-flight horror as Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi makes emergency landing in Adelaide after cabin fills with smoke
An Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi made an emergency landing in Adelaide after the cabin’s smoke detector went off. The EY450 flight was bound for Sydney before it made the emergency landing at about 4.50am Saturday. More than 300 passengers were taken …
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