The Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) remarkable growth has further raised the City of Wonders’ status as a major focal point for global finance and a growth multiplier for the industry.
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Extension of freeze on govt fees reflects Dubai’s farsightedness
Dubai’s decision to extend a freeze on government fees for another two years will go a long way in boosting confidence among the small and medium investors as well as large corporates. The decision …
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Dubai’s RTA cancels one bus route, changes many others
Dubai’s Bus Route C07 in Deira and Bur Dubai will no longer be available and will be replaced with two new routes, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Tuesday.Route 5 will be …
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Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim posts 7% drop in 2020 revenue due to COVID-19 impact
Businesses began to recover in the second half of 2020 due to easing of restrictions Shoppers at Deira City Centre. Dubai-based mall operator Majid Al Futtaim said its 2020 revenue fell 7 per cent …
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Majid Al Futtaim opens City Centre Al Zahia in Sharjah
Majid Al Futtaim has officially opened City Centre Al Zahia, its newest lifestyle and retail experience in the Northern Emirates. Placing a strong emphasis on learning, connection and the arts, City …
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Dubai SME unveils plans to foster entrepreneurial skills in 2021
Academy turned out an innovative response to the pandemic challenge in 2020, conducted 135 diverse programmes and saw 70% increase in participation compared to 2019 …
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International Women’s Day 2021: The real cost of being a woman in hospitality
It’s time now to stop dancing around the issue, and reveal the real economic impact facing women in hospitality. The UNTWO Regional Report on Women in Tourism in the Middle East, which was created …
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Wael Shawky displays decade of works in Sharjah
In parallel with the seventh annual March Meeting, a public symposium held at the Sharjah Art Foundation as a launching pad for the 12th Sharjah Biennale, Wael Shawky’s solo show opens at the SAF’s Ar …
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Another Place: Susan Hefuna’s major solo exhibit opens in Sharjah
More than 200 artworks, including sculptures, photographs, drawings, video and site specific installations by artist Susan Hefuna, occupy the Sharjah Art Foundation’s historic Beit Al-Serkal …
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New rule issued for Dubai govt accounting systems
Hamdan bin Mohammed issues Resolution on the Executive Regulation of the Financial Regulations of the Government of Dubai …
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Opening of Dubai Festival City Propahtea outlet is next stage to becoming the ‘Starbucks of Tea’, according to owner Tumbi
Speaking at the opening of the Dubai Festival City Propahtea, which is located at … More Propahtea outlets are currently being completed, including Mall of the Emirates and Jumeirah Lake Towers …
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Startupbootcamp FinTech Dubai concludes third cycle by accelerating 11 start-ups
The third cycle of Startupbootcamp FinTech Dubai’s industry focused accelerator programme has successfully concluded during the annual Demo Day, with 11 start-ups pitching ideas to investors, …
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Sharjah Airport’s passenger traffic dropped 69% to 4.2m in 2020
Sharjah Airport handled 4.2 million passengers in 2020 as compared to 13.6 million in the previous year, down by 69 per cent due to the impact of Covid-19 pandemic.More than 33,200 flight movements …
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Saudi Arabia’s ‘Programme HQ’: Can Riyadh rival Dubai as a business hub?
Plans to make access to mega-project contracts conditional on companies establishing regional headquarters in the kingdom are ambitious but ambiguous …
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Dubai’s healthcare sector experiencing aggressive acquisition deals
UAE-based Amanat Holdings PJSC, which invests in healthcare and education, has bought Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center for $232 million. NMC healthcare’s hospital busin …
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Check out these culinary highlights Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates
Sponsored: Immersive theatrics, unique cinema nights and other unique dining experiences at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates It’s a new culinary season at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates and …
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Arabtec shares down 4.6% after Q1 loss
Shares in Arabtec today fell by 4.61% after the Dubai-listed contractor reported a $12.63 million loss in the first quarter of 2016,… A tender for works to expand Dubai’s Al Maktoum International …
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