With the aim to support and promote emerging brands, City Centre Deira will continue to showcase five handpicked Dubai-based retail brands in ‘INDOORS’. ‘INDOORS’ has also added more mouth …
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Versace Opens Stores in Dubai, Moscow
Versace is looking East for retail expansion. The Milan-based luxury house has recently inaugurated two new stores, one in Dubai and the other in Moscow. Conceived by French architect Gwenael Nicolas, …
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Marks & Spencer brings three Christmas pop-up stores to Dubai
Pop-up stores at Marina Mall in Dubai Marina and Nakheel Mall on the Palm Jumeirah will stock over 500 premium lines, from consumables such as biscuits and chocolates to Christmassy homeware and gifts …
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Sharjah Consultative Council applaud Sharjah Ruler’s support to business sector
The Sharjah Consultative Council, SCC commended the unending support of H.H Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah to the business sector. The gratitude …
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7-metre whale shark spotted in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Environment Agency (EAD) in Abu Dhabi has warned the public not to swim or dive in Al Bahia canal after a seven-metre whale shark was spotted in the waters on Sunday. Residents were …
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Top Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Is Undeterred by Damage From Pandemic
The biggest Islamic bank in Abu Dhabi is striking an upbeat tone despite emerging from the global pandemic with one of the highest shares of bad loans among its peers.
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West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal, Al Shabab lead in Saudi Arabia, Sharjah stay perfect in UAE
Al Hilal SFC’s defence of the Saudi Pro League title is proceeding smoothly with the 2019 AFC Champions League winners sharing top spot with Al Shabab.
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Rents: Get 1-bedroom home in Sharjah for as low as Dh12,000
Rents in Sharjah fell four per cent in third quarter 2020 and there was a marginal or no change for units in the lower range of the rental bracket. Property consultancy firm Asteco said an increase in …
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COVID-19 sparks e-commerce boom in UAE
The UAE e-commerce sector is expected to capture a bigger share of the card payment transaction values in 2020 than was predicted before the pandemic — up from 19.7 per cent to 21.9 per cent. Going …
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Most Gulf markets rise; Abu Dhabi eases
Most share markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday but stocks did not react significantly to Joe Biden’s victory in the U.S. presidential election.
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UPDATE 1-Abu Dhabi’s Etihad announces departure of several senior execs
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways said on Sunday its chief commercial officer was leaving the state carrier as part of a broad management restructuring as it struggles through the pandemic.
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Dubai primed to be global business hub
Global bank HSBC said in a city report that Dubai’s major economic and business reforms have led to significant improvements in its economic competitiveness and status as a global hub. “Business …
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This Diwali 2020, win Dh100k worth of gold prizes at Dubai shopping malls
Participating malls include Al Khail Gate Community Centre, Arabian Centre, Burjuman, Bay Avenue, Dubai Outlet Mall, Reef Mall, Oasis Mall, Times Square Center and The Mall. Dubai Shopping Malls Group …
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Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund Culls Japan Team, Seeking New Growth Areas
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has reconfigured the way it invests in Japanese stocks, part of a wider shift by the world’s third-largest sovereign wealth fund to focus on areas with more growth …
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Rain in UAE: Kalba road closed, announce Sharjah Police
The Kalba road has been closed in both directions from Al Hafiya Square in the city of Kalba to Wadi Al Helo because of heavy rainfall, the Sharjah Police announced on Sunday afternoon. The police …
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Dubai Startup Hub defies pandemic concerns, reports 236% surge in membership
Dubai: Dubai Startup Hub recorded a 236 percent year-over-year surge in membership during the first half of 2020. Membership in the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry initiative reached 1,568 in …
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UAE businesses, analysts welcome US election results
Reacting to the outcome of the US election results, UAE business leaders and analysts expressed optimism on a new era of strong business relations between the US and UAE. “That business ties between …
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