Philip Morris International (PMI) has opened UAE’s first IQOS Boutique at Dubai Mall. PMI says the new store underlines its ambition of “achieving a smoke-free future for the GCC”. The IQOS Boutique …
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UAE-Israel accord could bring new sparkle to Dubai diamond trade
“This is a big opportunity for any young Israeli that wants to start any business in Dubai, not only the diamond business,” Shimshi, 41, told Reuters. Like in past visits over the last decade, Shimshi …
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ANALYSIS-Arabtec collapse shakes foundations of Gulf construction business
The liquidation, likely to lead to further layoffs in a company which had a 40,000 strong workforce at the end of last year, marks the end of an era of plentiful construction for local contractors. “A …
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UAE’s Al Habtoor Group completes preparations for Cairo office
UAE-based business conglomerate Al Habtoor Group (AHG) is set to complete preparations to open its office in Cairo, Egypt, it announced on October 7. The Cairene headquarters, located in the …
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Dubai is setting the stage for tech adoption
Deploying the latest developments in data science to analyse information is increasingly gaining more traction in Dubai …
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Dubai travel: Am I allowed to visit, are hotels and restaurants open and what rules are in place?
With year-round sunshine and just a few days of annual rainfall, it’s no wonder Dubai is such a hit with British holidaymakers – 1.2 million Brits visited in 2019. Now that Dubai has started issuing …
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Abu Dhabi to create food & beverage giant under ADQ
Abu Dhabi plans to combine two food and beverage companies to create a new national champion in the sector, as part of consolidation efforts in the oil-rich emirate led by ADQ, a state-owned holding …
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6 Abu Dhabi construction firms fined for flouting tower cranes’ safety norms
The Abu Dhabi Municipality said the violating firms were identified during inspection campaigns carried out on 160 construction sites …
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Abu Dhabi’s Senaat to sell stake in date company to Agthia, create ‘local F&B champion’
A consolidation move is happening in Abu Dhabi’s food sector, with senaat (or General Holding Corporation) to transfer majority shareholding in Al Foah Company – the world’s largest date processing …
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Abu Dhabi Investor Proposes Raising Stake in Food-Producer
Abu Dhabi’s Senaat is seeking to raise its stake in food-producer Agthia Group in a 450 million-dirham ($123 million) transaction, amid a flurry of deals by its parent ADQ.
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Watch: In this Sharjah school, you don’t have to go only to the bathroom to wash your hands amid COVID-19
Sharjah: The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced many schools around the world to search for innovative ways to protect themselves. Handwashing with soap and water, when done correctly, is critical in the …
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UAE-Based Startups In The Resale Space Are Poised To Grow, And Here Is Why
In the UAE, new business models around resale and recommerce have arisen to serve the needs of Millennials and Generation Z.
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How Dubai’s Events Sector Is Reimagining The Industry After Being Hit Hard By The COVID-19 Crisis
Since the UAE reopened to international visitors in July, the authorities have been examining how gatherings can take place safely, which resulted in the launch of a new set of guidelines for the …
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UAE business conditions improve amid dim optimism
Ongoing Covid-19 restrictions have led to the PMI figure hovering around the 50.0 level in recent months as firms have continued to lower job numbers …
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Empty skies: Once busy Dubai-Istanbul route remains quiet
But when Turkish Airlines and Emirates began reviving their pandemic-depleted schedules a few weeks ago, that particular route remained closed except for a few scattered cargo operations. Emirates …
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Business activity in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE returns to growth
Business activity in the Arab world’s three largest economies returned to growth, with Egypt seeing its first expansion in 14 months. After a deterioration in August, the non-oil private sectors …
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Sony opens second UAE store at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates
Tech giant Sony has opened its second flagship storre in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, to go along with its existing retail outlet. Sony also has a presence in the Dubai Mall. Formerly branded as the …
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