UAE- based Egyptians thronged to the Nile Property Expo – Abu Dhabi 2017 being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), to peruse through attractive and valued investment opportunities from more than 15 exhibitors, on the first day of …
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Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Allocates AED10.5 Billion To Finance 26 Strategic Projects In Bahrain
A technical delegation from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) visited the Kingdom of Bahrain to review the progress of the development projects financed by the Fund in the country. The projects are being implemented as part of the AED9.19 billion (US$2 …
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ISNR Abu Dhabi 2018 To Examine Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Homeland Security In Line With UAE Leadership’s Vision
In line with the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, ISNR Abu Dhabi 2018, jointly organised by the Ministry of Interior and Reed Exhibitions, is set to host keynote addresses from influential government and private sector experts, hold topical …
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Dubai’s traffic travails: in-depth look
Now, with Dubai gearing up for Expo2020, we can only expect a higher growth in traffic. Abu Hail: Traffic converges from Abu Hail, Salahuddin road south and service road from Al Khabaisi. (Photo: Atiq ur Rehman/Gulf News) Al Maktoum Bridge: Part of the …
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Taking off: The 2017 Dubai Airshow
Dubai to Sydney and Dubai to Hong Kong with flight duration around 2.6 times shorter than conventional aircraft. Tickets will cost about the same price as conventional business class at $4,000-$5,000, he said, and the CEO claimed new turbofan technology …
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UAE MoF partners with FinovateMiddleEast to drive innovation in fintech
The strategic partnership with FinovateMiddleEast was announced by HE Younis Al Khouri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, UAE at an announcement event held at the Conrad Hotel Dubai on 12 December with senior government officials, heads of …
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Abu Dhabi’s oil company ADNOC’s market debut
Shares of the fuel distribution unit of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co made a strong stock market debut this week, raising $851 million through the sale of a 10 percent stake in its distribution unit. As Nawied Jabarkhyl reports, it’s a listing that’ll be …
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Viral property video ad debunks the stereotypical Dubai dream
“You won’t find any ostentation displays of wealth. So, if you like your bathrooms blinged out with gold taps, you’ll be out of luck,” says a British man dressed in a grey blazer, as he sits in a bathtub fitted with a stainless-steel faucet.
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Keralite youth on visit visa found dead in Sharjah
Sharjah: A Kerala youth, who was in Sharjah on a visit visa, has been found dead near his residence. The youth has been identified as Unnikrishnan, 33, son of Kaladi Ambattuveettil AK Sugathan from Ernakulam. Unnikrishnan came to Sharjah along with his …
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For money launderers, it’s no longer Dubai duty free
The new tax regime in UAE comes at a point when Indian authorities are asking companies to spell out details of foreign direct investors. MUMBAI: From January 1, Dubai will lose some of its charm for money launderers with the United Arab Emirates (UAE …
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Abu Dhabi hospital conducts UAE’s first full heart transplant
said in comments published by state news agency WAM: “What we have accomplished today is a historic accomplishment that adds to the long list of UAE achievements. It is a clear indication of the qualitative shift in Abu Dhabi’s healthcare under our wise …
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Bloom CEO says UAE property market region’s top performer in 2017
RELATED ARTICLES: Cityscape sales account for 60% of Bloom’s annual transactions | Bloom exhibits UAE portfolio at Cityscape Global 2017 | Bloom Properties awards $242m worth of contracts in 2017 The UAE’s real estate market outperformed those of other …
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UAE and Saudi Arabia work on cross-border digital currency plan
On Wednesday, however, Mr Al Mansouri said the central banks wanted to understand blockchain technology better. He said the UAE-Saudi digital currency would be used among banks, not by individual consumers, and would make transactions more efficient.
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For Afridi, returning to Sharjah is like ‘homecoming’
Speaking at length to Gulf News on his batting style and career, Afridi said: “It’s always been great to play cricket in Sharjah. I have been able to play some good knocks here and the people here have always supported me. This time, I am inviting …
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UAE and Saudi talk cryptocurrency banking as Bitcoin eyes $20,000
It is reported that the UAE and Saudi Central Banks are preparing to test a crypto initiative that will create a new digital currency for use in cross-border payments. The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) and Financial Stability Institute jointly organized on …
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UAE expat remittances hit $33bn in nine months
Expats remittances from the UAE amounted to $33 billion (AED121.1bn) during the first nine months of the year, according to a report by the UAE Central Bank. The figure represented a 2 percent growth on the corresponding period in 2016, up AED118.6 billion …
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WiFi UAE Continues to Extend Complimentary WiFi Service to More People in the UAE
Times Square Center and Dubai Marina Walk in Dubai, Al Hamra Mall in Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah Hospital. The service offers users two types of Internet connection; WiFi UAE, a free WiFi service, and WiFi UAE Premium, an affordable paid service that …
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