The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is stepping up its programme to attract food-tech companies that are developing solutions across ‘land, sea and space’ to the region. ADIO Director General His …
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UAE falcon
A falcon hunts a houbara bustard bird at the desert oasis of Al-Ain, in the United Arab Emirates Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. In …
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NMC’s Shetty says will return to UAE
NMC Health founder BR Shetty said on Saturday he planned to the return to the United Arab Emirates and denied reports he had fled the country after the hospital group’s implosion under a mountain of …
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Indians lap up Dubai real estate
Indian and Pakistani nationals were among the top 10 investors in Dubai’s real estate sector last year, according to official figures released on Saturday. Dubai Land Department (DLD) data showed that …
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UAE leads MENA region as most valuable, strongest nation brands
Abu Dhabi: The UAE lead the way as the strongest and most valuable brand in the Middle East and Africa, MENA, and ranked 18th globally at Dh2.45 trillion (US$672 billion), according to the latest …
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Curtains down on Sharjah International Book Fair: Reading spirit prevails amid pandemic
Organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), the event followed all precautionary measures amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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National Day: Grand Sharjah show to narrate the UAE story
The grand spectacle will commemorate the saga of the founding of the UAE and the founding fathers’ heroic efforts to build a modern and …
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Sharjah book fair’s most atypical run concludes with more surprises
Young bookworms at the Sharjah International Book Fair that concluded on November 14. A Dh10 million order for books from SIBF were confirmed at the mega event in this challenging times. Image Credit: …
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PRAED Orchestra! release their debut album ‘Live In Sharjah’
This week sees the release of the debut PRAED Orchestra! album ‘Live In Sharjah’ via Morphine Records. PRAED was originally a duo composed of Raed Yassin and Paed Conca, conceived as an extension of …
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Two Czech Nationals Caught Leaving London for Dubai With Cash-Filled Suitcases
Two Czech nationals caught at London’s Heathrow airport bound for Dubai with 1.2 million pounds ($1.58 million) in their suitcases have been charged with money laundering, the British government said …
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Dubai couple hosts ‘drive-by wedding ceremony’
A Dubai-based couple managed to have a slice of the grandeur by having a ‘drive-by ceremony’ for their loved ones outside their home in Jumeirah. Indian couple from Kerala Muhammed Jazem and Almas …
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Dubai Islamic Bank closes the lowest ever yielding additional tier 1 sukuk
Dubai: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) priced a $1 billion perpetual non-call 5.5- year additional tier 1 (AT1) sukuk with a profit rate of 4.625 per cent per annum. This transaction carries the lowest ever …
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How new road projects in Dubai saved residents’ time, money
The savings in time and fuel in 2019 amounted to Dh24.42 billion, “which is equivalent to Dh7,400 of savings per resident.
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Revealed: How much did Indians, Pakistanis invest in Dubai’s real estate in 2019
Dubai Land Department data showed that investors from India … pumping more than Dh10.89 billion last year in to the emirate’s property sector, followed by Dh8.1 billion by Emiratis, Dh4.92 billion …
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Real estate sector contributed 7.2% to Dubai’s GDP in 2019 says report
The real estate sector contributed 7.2 per cent of Dubai’s GDP in 2019 according to Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) annual report titled ‘Real Estate Sector Performance 2020′. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan …
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UAE launches financial reporting system for multinational companies
Dubai: Ministry of Finance on Saturday announced the launch of a reporting system for multinational entitiess (MNEs). The New MNE Notification and Reporting System is in accordance with UAE’s Cabinet …
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Sharjah Film Platform returns, showcases films by regional talent
Sharjah — The Sharjah Art Foundation’s annual film festival, Sharjah Film Platform (SFP), returns for its third edition from November 14 to 21, with more than 60 short and feature-length films in the …
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