Amid all the buzz on affordable housing, Dubai’s luxury property seems to be holding its own. And there are ample takers for higher priced properties in Dubai as well. In the first three months of 2017, transactions of Dh1 million and more made up 64 per …
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ENBD becomes banking partner for Expo 2020
Emirates NBD (ENBD), a leading banking group in the region, has signed a premier partnership agreement with Expo 2020 Dubai to become its official banking partner. The partnership agreement was signed by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of the …
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To celebrate Mashreq Bank’s 50 year anniversary
Mashreq Bank, the oldest privately owned bank in the UAE, is celebrating its 50 year anniversary alongside the local community. In association with Goumbook, the leading social enterprise promoting sustainability in the UAE, senior executives from the bank …
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As Dubai focuses on future, cybersecurity a growing concern
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – As Dubai races toward a future of self-driving cars and drones filling up its high-rise-studded skyline, cybersecurity is becoming a growing concern in a region replete with examples of cyberattacks. The sheikhdom is hosting …
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Saudi novelist wins prestigious prize for Arab fiction
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Saudi novelist has won what is considered to be the region’s top literary award for Arab fiction for a book about the trials and tribulations of a man on a journey of self-revelation through Andalusia in the 12th …
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Abu Dhabi Police rescue four stranded Emiratis from sea
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police’s Air Ambulance rescued four Emiratis and 25 other passengers after their boat broke down 60 miles off the coast of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Police said the four Emiratis were drowsy and exhausted. The Air Ambulance rescue teams …
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Dubai Aerospace to buy Dublin-based Awas Aviation Capital
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise is buying Dublin-based Awas Aviation Capital in a move that will create a $14 billion (€12.9 billion) aircraft leasing business. The owners of Awas Aviation Capital, the Dublin-based aircraft lessor, is selling the company to …
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Power generators now a must for big buildings in Dubai
companies and contractors to install backup generators in massive projects in Dubai. He added that Dewa will follow-up on these orders and directly supervise its implementation. Meanwhile, some real estate developers who responded to Gulf News said they …
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Winners of Dubai Government Excellence Programme honoured
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai yesterday honoured the winners of the 20th edition of the Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP). Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin …
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Etisalat, Miral sign deal to offer public wi-fi on Yas Island
and accessed through the ‘UAE Wi-Fi by Etisalat’ network, to provide visitors with public wi-fi. The strategic project will be rolled out across Yas Island, connecting residents and visitors at all of the island’s various leisure and entertainment …
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InfiNet Wireless 8th International Partner Conference highlights success of growing team
UAE. InfiNet Wireless, the global leader in fixed broadband wireless solutions for Mobile operators, Internet service providers, video surveillance and public safety solutions, recently held its 8th International Partners Conference in sunny Colombo …
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Riverbed Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Leading Cloud-Enabled Wi-Fi Networks Provider Xirrus, Further Strengthening SD-WAN Solution
(MENAFN Editorial)Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 24, 2017 – Riverbed Technology today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Xirrus, the leading provider of next generation Wi-Fi networks. The acquisition of the privately-held …
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Pictures: Dubai’s Meraas unit launches villas-only boutique hotel
The hotel will also feature a conference room that can accommodate 50 people, high speed wifi and a pre-function area. It is scheduled to open in September 2017. Abdin Nasralla, CEO, Dubai Gourmet said: “We’re delighted to be expanding Qasr Al Sultan …
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Citymax Bur Dubai
A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Dubai hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport …
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UAE property investment opportunities showcased by Deyaar and Square Yards in Mumbai
Deyaar Development PJSC, one of UAE’s leading property development and real estate services companies, has partnered with Square Yards, India’s largest real estate transactions platform, to showcase Deyaar’s property portfolio to Indian investors.
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UAE serviceman killed on duty in domestic mission
The United Arab Emirates military says one of its servicemen has died while on duty in the Gulf nation. The official WAM news agency reported Tuesday that Sgt. Abdullah Mohammed Issa al-Hammadi was killed “while carrying out a mission inside the country.”
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CM Siddaramaiah rethinks UAE visit as NRI organizations divided
BENGALURU: Chief minister Siddaramaiah’s proposed visit to UAE on Friday to inaugurate the newly formed Karnataka NRI Forum has run into rough weather. Sources in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said Siddaramaiah is reconsidering his visit following …
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