To maintain Dubai’s business appeal, an advanced trade infrastructure, convenient government services at seaports and airports, a well-established legislative structure and a unique public-private partnership were all in place. “We are moving steadily …
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Citi sees business growth coming from GCC reforms and Africa opportunities
In fact, we have expanded the definition of the region by including Africa and we see the emergence of a trend that a lot of companies using Dubai as a regional hub for not just the Middle East but for their Africa business. We typically grow with our …
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UAE best for business in Mena
The UAE has jumped seven positions to rank as the top Middle East North African country and 33rd out of 139 global nations on Forbes’ latest annual list of the best countries for business in 2017 led by Sweden. Morocco and Oman rank as the second and third …
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Dubai has just opened a £2.8 billion 'mega theme park' — here's what it's like inside
Now, the gulf state can add a £2.8 billion “mega theme park” to its list of extravagances. The newly-opened Dubai Parks and Resorts covers a massive 30.6 million square feet making it the largest park in the Middle East. Inside the property …
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Year in review: UAE holiday-home lets signal growing pressure on hotels
a business development consultant at Hometown, which operates 100 holiday homes in Dubai. The holiday-homes boom in Dubai began in 2013, when the emirate regulated the market. The sector remains unregulated in the other emirates. For hotel operators …
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RTA increases entry gates at Business Bay metro station
“About (506,345) riders used the entry gates at the Business Bay Station last November and (502,572) riders used the exit gates of the station during the same month,” he reported. “The Dubai Metro project is a key and advanced infrastructural pillar …
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213kg of hashish seized in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Customs seized nearly 213 kilograms of hashish and foiled an attempt to smuggle the drug into the country through the border port. The suspect, an Asian driver, hid the hashish inside the truck and tried smuggling …
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How life is moving on for Abu Dhabi cancer survivor
Abu Dhabi: As reported by Gulf News, the 46-year-old Indian’s misfortune began four years ago, when he lost his eldest child, a daughter, to leukaemia. The following year, his wife delivered a son, but the couple was devastated to learn that he suffers …
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Dubai student fights cancer and is happy to be back in Dubai
Dubai: In March 2016, Gulf News carried a story about a Dubai student who was fighting for his life in a hospital in Manila, Philippines, as a result of a 6cm tumour in the centre of his brain. Parents of the 10-year-old Filipino student, Randolph Palomer …
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Dubai Airports Launches Unlimited Free Wifi
Dubai Airports has rolled out an upgraded unlimited free wifi service at its Dubai International and Dubai World Central facilities. The upgrade follows a four-month pilot project at Dubai International’s Concourse D, which opened earlier this year.
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Dubai Taxi partners with Cartrawler for overseas bookings
In recent months Dubai Taxi has introduced a number of new services, including a partnership for ladies limos with local ride booking app Careem. Read: Dubai Taxi announces Ladies Limo service with Careem It also plans to roll out free WiFi across its fleet.
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Radio ZigBee Dubai by Legrand
Radio ZigBee Dubai by Legrand – The standard in (wireless) radio solutions, ideal for refurbishment, small new installations and increasing the number of control points, without damaging the walls. ZigBee radio technology is an international low …
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Booking A Dubai Taxi From Overseas? Yes, That Is Possible
DTC also recently introduced free WiFi service on board its limousine fleet. The service, which is available from Dubai to all other Emirates, will gradually be broadened to cover all DTC taxicabs. Dubai’s RTA also signed a pact with ride-hailing …
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Wyndham Dubai Marina 4* – Dubai Video
The Wyndham Dubai Marina is an internationally recognized 4-star hotel … Smartly designed guest rooms are thoughtfully appointed with free WiFi and 40-inch flat screen HDTVs. Those here on business can stay connected in our state-of-the-art conference …
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7 hacks to get lower Etisalat and Du bills
WiFi assist is an iPhone feature that allows your device to … cloud services which transmit your data in and out of the cloud for security purposes. Some Dubai smartphone users don’t even know what the cloud is neither do they use it.
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8 things you should do at Dubai airport before flying
Available in Terminals 1 and 3. Whether you need to download your online ticket or have important emails that need to be checked, Dubai Airports offers free and fast Wi-Fi for your immediate needs. There are also Internet lounges around the terminals if …
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Nikki Beach Resort & Spa opens in Dubai this December
The rooms, suites and villas are all equipped with bespoke entertainment systems, mood lighting, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a personalized minibar and breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf or the Dubai skyline. Sporting a beachside-chic aesthetic …
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