Real estate transactions in Dubai, UAE, during the first half (H1) of the year reached a value of Dh132 billion ($36 billion), achieved through 35,571 sales, mortgages and other transactions, according to figures released by Dubai Land Department (DLD).
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These Solar-Powered Palm Trees Provide Wi-Fi, Charging Stations, and Shade
Which is one of the biggest reasons why the United Arab Emirates—a nation among the top oil-rich countries in the world—is shifting some focus toward solar energy. And it is doing so in original ways. As Dubai prepares for the World Expo 2020 …
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Emirates NBD Leads UAE’s Strongest Brands in Retail Banking: YouGov
UAE Consumers who participated in YouGov polling have named Emirates NBD to be the strongest retail banking brand in the UAE in the inaugural global brand health rankings released by YouGov BrandIndex. Data from YouGov’s brand tracker which interviews …
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Dubai Regulations for Crowdfunding: Issuers May Raise Up To $5 Million
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced the enactment of a regulatory regime designed to engender a robust crowdfunding ecosystem for the country. The new regulations are part of a strategy to foster an innovation driven economy.
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Two Irish tech-for-good start-ups bag up to $100,000 each from Dubai fund
Both start-ups will now travel to the main Expo 2020 event, which will be held in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates … grant will help the company provide operational support to its technology through global partnerships. Expo Live vice-president Yousuf …
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Hacked emails reveal UAE influence on US think tanks
which billed the UAE embassy for research papers in return for facilitating the UAE’s purchase of large military-grade weapons from the Missile Technology Control Regime. Under former President Barack Obama’s term, the MTCR prohibited the sale of such …
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DFSA launches regulatory framework for crowdfunding platforms
That restricted financial services licence allows qualifying financial technology (fintech) firms to develop and test innovative concepts from within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), without being subject to all the regulatory requirements …
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Now, apply for UAE visa from the comfort of your home
In partnership with Emirates Technology Solutions, the ministry has worked on the … The new system aims to enhance services at all centres and achieve the UAE 2021 vision, Brig Al Daheri said, and connects government entities involved in providing …
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Next step in sustainability for Dubai: RTA to go paperless
As part of its sustainability efforts, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a new smart technology for testing its buses through an interactive voice system. The system is aimed at eliminating the need for completing forms and using …
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Indoor nature museum in the UAE
If you were challenged to name three things the Japanese do better than the rest of the world, technology would surely be one of them. Orbi Dubai is a super techy indoor nature museum, powered by the computer geniuses at Sega and nature knowledge boxes at …
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Technology Park: Let’s Have A Look What It Would Be Like
Once completed the Technology Park could also be a best option for real estate investment in Dubai. This tech-park is the member of Economic Zones World, working under one of the largest companies in the world, the Dubai World. The whole range of …
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Dubai Customs presents best practice experience to SDAA delegation
DUBAI: Dubai Customs (DC) acquainted a visiting delegation … corporate communications, information technology, administration affairs, and project management. The members of the delegation were walked through DC’s project management methodology and …
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Smart palm trees offer free WiFi to Dubai beach goers
Dubai specific Information is provided through a website and … The smart palm tree is also fully functional during the night as the sustainable technology powers green light-emitting LEDs.
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DED Cafe offers drive-through business services
Dubai: Dubai residents are all too familiar with stopping at a drive-through for fast food. Now, they can stop to register a business. Dubai Economy’s forthcoming ‘DED Cafe’, developed in partnership with the High Level for Government Transacton …
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Barclays sponsors UAE entrepreneurship programme
The initiative aims to elevate the entrepreneurship skills for participants, in collaboration with Dubai Business Women Council, the UAE’s leading platform for the personal and professional development of women in the emirate and beyond. The holistic …
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Dubai Economy to Launch ‘DED Café’ for Enhanced Customer Happiness and Convenience
The ‘DED Café’ is also an important initiative aligned to the government’s directive to promote Dubai as an ideal destination for investment and business development as well as to facilitate procedures for businessmen and investors so that they can …
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Dubai Makes A Fresh Play For Crowdfunding Dollars
In Dubai – one of seven emirates that make up the UAE federation … Dominic Dudley is a freelance journalist with almost two decades’ experience in reporting on business, economic and political stories in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe.
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