Abu Dhabi: The UAE has decided to raise its clean energy target from 24 per cent to 27 per cent by 2021 as part of its commitment to global efforts to fight climate change, a senior official told Gulf News on Sunday. Dr Thani Ahmad Al Zeyoudi, Minister of …
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Why finance is key to securing a low-carbon future
As renewable energy costs fall, the UAE government is taking note. Policy is pivoting. Investment flowing. The agenda set. At HSBC, we look forward to actively participating in the UN-convened Global Roundtable on sustainable finance hosted by the UAE this …
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UAE woman pioneer, mother and sister laid to rest
UAE Businesswomen Council mourns Bin Karam’s death The UAE Businesswomen Council mourned the death of Bin Karam, whom they described as a “role model of a working citizen”. “During her service, Ameera contributed to empowering and strengthening the …
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Shurooq encourages Indian business to invest in Sharjah
Sharjah represented a deep-rooted success story that the UAE-India business relations sustained until today, this effectively positioned the UAE as India’s third largest trading partner in 2015 after China and US. Free zones in Sharjah is currently made …
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Revealed: UAE workers who will get wage hike
Gareth el Mettouri, associate director at Robert Half UAE, told Gulf News that while some companies … “Many organisations are still seeking specialist professionals for business critical roles,” el Mettouri said. In fact, among the chief financial …
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UAE, US identify 10 sectors to boost trade
Senior UAE and US trade officials have discussed areas of cooperation in ten sectors and industries to boost competitiveness, trade and investment. AmCham Abu Dhabi held its 8th Annual Roundtable Summit, which was attended by over 200 leading business …
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Dubai tipped for FIE Congress
“I am pleased with what I see here in Dubai. This place is just excellent,” Rodriguez told Gulf News on Saturday. “Whenever we go to a place it is not just about our delegates visiting all the famous sites, but rather it is about expanding our sport …
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New $100m 3D printing investment fund set up in Dubai
Dubai Future Foundation has partnered with Autodesk to provide financing for entrepreneurs Dubai Future Foundation has partnered with US software firm Autodesk to set up a $100m investment fund that will provide financing for entrepreneurs and start-ups in …
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UAE ambassador stresses UAE-US priority to fight extremism
Dallas: Yousuf Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States, highlighted the deep commercial and cultural ties between the UAE and the state of Texas, and reinforced the strength of bilateral relations between the UAE and the US. During his visit to …
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Low oil price takes its toll on Saudi banks
Dubai: Persistent decline in oil prices since mid-2014 is posing a new wave of challenges for Saudi Arabia’s banking sector which enjoyed, abundant liquidity during the years of oil boom between 2003 and 2013. During this period, the Kingdom was able to …
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UPDATE: Dubai Frame is now 80 percent complete
The much-anticipated opening of the Dubai Frame has almost arrived, according to Dubai Media Office. In a tweet this morning they said that the landmark is now 80 percent complete, meaning that it won’t be long before this spot is on Dubai’s list of …
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Dubai Economic Council signs partnership to promote UK-UAE trade
Al Hamli was speaking after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Dubai Economic Council (DEC) and the British Business Group Dubai and the Northern Emirates (BBG), establishing a partnership for a common agenda on the development of two …
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UAE participates in Global Investors Summit in India
During his speech at the opening session, HE Al Saleh emphasised the strong bilateral ties between UAE and India, the latter being UAE’s first trade partner. He noted that the volume of trade between the two countries has amounted to $50 billion for the …
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UAE Central Bank says lending to SMES has tightened
UAE banks have become less willing to lend to businesses and individuals, according to the latest quarterly credit sentiment report issued by the Central Bank. At the same time, borrowers, especially owners of small businesses and expats, have become …
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Post-dated rent cheque encashed two months early due to ‘bank error’
Dubai: A Dubai resident got the shock of her life when her post-dated cheque worth Dh30,000 for her three-month rent was mistakenly encashed two months in advance. The Filipina, who requested anonymity, said her troubles began when her bank cleared her …
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Panzerotto in Business Bay Dubai
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