SHARJAH — Here’s a piece of good news that’s enough to warm the cockles of (your) heart. A Saudi tourist couldn’t believe his eyes when his lost phone was returned to him at his home in Saudi Arabia after he forgot it at Sharjah International Airport.
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UAE- Third Sharjah FDI Forum to take place in September
SHARJAH, 8th August, 2017 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the third edition of the Sharjah FDI Forum is scheduled to take place on September 19th and 20th …
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UAE business to have representation on the global board of Entrepreneurs’ Organisation
As Entrepreneurs Organisation (EO) celebrates 30 years, a UAE-based businessman has been appointed for the first time to the global board of the organisation. A global business network of entrepreneurs, EO is one of the most prestigious business clubs …
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Dubai Chamber to organise 4th Global Business Forum on Africa in November
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it will organise and host the 4th Global Business Forum on Africa in Dubai on November 1-2, 2017. The two-day forum will be held at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah under the theme “Next Generation …
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Dubai: Drunk Russian Business Woman Stabbed Boyfriend And Passed Out On His Corpse
A Russian business woman who stabbed her boyfriend following a drunken fight and then passed out on his corpse has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after losing her last appeal before a Dubai court. The Dubai Cassation Court heard how the 35-year-old …
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Abu Dhabi woos Saudi residents to discover its extraordinary story
Abu Dhabi: A wide range of initiatives and events are being launched to welcome residents of Saudi Arabia to experience the UAE capital’s unique heritage, culture and traditions, the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) announced on …
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New photography exhibition to showcase beauty of Sharjah
The ‘Vantage Point Sharjah 5’ exhibition was recently launched at the Sharjah … as well as the strengthening of ties among photographers. – TradeArabia News Service
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Another tower in Dubai Marina catches fire
A security guard at the scene told Gulf Business the fire started on the 53rd floor. Dubai Media Office clarified the “minor fire” started on a balcony, and no injuries were reported. Dubai Civil Defence officials managed to quickly extinguish the …
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These ultra-luxurious underwater homes are being built in Dubai
Kleindienst told Business Insider it sold approximately 60 Seahorses in … Since the structures are located about two and a half miles from Dubai’s shores, inhabitants can reach their Seahorse via boat or seaplane. Kleindienst also hopes it can make …
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Sharjah Police return missing mobile phone to Saudi visitor
Sharjah: A Saudi tourist couldn’t believe his eyes when he his lost phone was returned to him at his home in Saudi Arabia after he forgot it at Sharjah International Airport. Omar Abdul Aziz, from Saudi Arabia, posted a video on social media network …
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The Etihad flight targeted by ISIS bomb plot that was foiled at last minute because bag was ‘too heavy’ at Sydney check-in desk
Flight EY 451 has been identified as the target of the jihadist attackers which departed for Abu Dhabi just after 3pm on July 15. The flight targeted by ISIS jihadis has been identified as an Abu Dhabi bound flight out of Sydney (file photo) The Boeing 777 …
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Chinese firms to invest $300 million in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Five Chinese companies will start operations in Abu Dhabi’s industrial zone with an initial investment of $300 million in a boost for the oil-rich emirate’s economic diversification plans. The companies, from Jiangsu province on China …
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Torch Tower residents in Dubai wake up to the building engulfed in flames yet again
… through one of the world’s tallest residential towers in Dubai on Friday, the latest in a series of fires in tall structures in the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf’s tourism and business hub, over the past three years. Flames shot up the sides of the …
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Dubai Tower Burns a 2nd Time, and Flammable Cladding Is Again Under Scrutiny
Dubai is one of seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, and the city has seen dizzying growth in recent decades as it has transformed from a desert backwater to a sprawling business and transportation hub. On Friday, firefighters had the …
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UAE Business Barometer: Bullish on a bright future
The UAE’s economic growth will surge next year, driven by a host of non-oil sectors, hence improving the job prospects and strengthening the competitiveness of the local economy, according to CEOs of the top UAE companies. Khaleej Times spoke with top …
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UAE PMI Sees Robust Improvement in Business Conditions
The health of the UAE’s non-oil private sector gained steam in July, supported by sharp expansions in output and new work. A survey carried out by Emirates NBD, the UAE PMI, reveals that in response to greater output requirements, firms scaled up …
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Blaze sweeps through Dubai’s residential Torch Tower for second time
the latest in a series of fires in tall structures in the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf’s tourism and business hub, over the past three years. Flames shot up the sides of the Torch Tower in the second blaze to hit the high-rise since 2015, forcing …
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