This year, Dubai is regarded as the most sought-after destination for business travellers, or for meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions (MICE) due to its modern infrastructure and premium lodging landscape. “Regional offices in free zones …
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Dubai’s DP World, Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority to develop economic zone
Dubai-based ports operator DP World has signed an agreement … It is anticipated to create more than 400,000 jobs. The business sectors will include light and medium-sized industries, logistics, and service utilities. Targeted industries include medical …
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Dubai’s Damac expects to beat 2017 sales, handover targets
Dubai-based property developer Damac will exceed its targets for sales and handovers this year, the company’s chairman has said. Hussain Sajwani told Gulf Business the company, which opened a golf course earlier this year in partnership with the Trump …
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Microsoft 365 Business to Supercharge UAE’s Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Microsoft today introduced the UAE’s fast-growing SME segment to Microsoft 365 Business, a multifaceted solution that ushers them into the modern workplace era by covering all of their productivity, admin and security needs. Combining Windows 10 Pro and …
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Dubai sees 7.5% increase in tourists in first 9 months of 2017
Dubai is on track for another record year of tourist arrivals after seeing a 7.5 per cent increase in overnight visitors in the first nine months of the year. The emirate received 11.58 million visitors during the nine months to September 30, with Indians …
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Dubai posts 7.5% rise in tourists in first nine months of 2017
Dubai is on track for another record year in terms of tourist volumes, according to the latest data released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism). A total of 11.58 million international overnight visitors arrived in …
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Dubai aims to be more than a film shoot location
The people at Dubai’s media free zones don’t believe in waiting around … Wouldn’t those sort of need best be met by private entities directly in the business? “Look, I come from a non-film industry … but when I go to the soundstage, it …
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UAE non-oil economy improves in October on anticipated uptick in demand
Non-oil business activity in the UAE grew in October, with enterprises reporting a surge in inventories ahead of an anticipated uptick in demand, even as cost burdens continue to rise. The UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), sponsored by Emirates NBD …
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UAE non-oil economy improves in October on anticipated uptick in demand
Non-oil business activity in the UAE grew in October, with enterprises reporting a surge in inventories ahead of an anticipated uptick in demand, even as cost burdens continue to rise. The UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), sponsored by Emirates NBD …
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King’s College Hospital London’s UAE CEO on improving healthcare in the country
The poll, conducted by Kantar Millward Brown, found that 32 per cent of UAE patients felt they were overprescribed and 20 per cent believed the healthcare industry had turned into a business. As a sign of the problem, Buckley points to the different ways …
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King’s College Hospital London’s UAE CEO on improving healthcare in the country
The poll, conducted by Kantar Millward Brown, found that 32 per cent of UAE patients felt they were overprescribed and 20 per cent believed the healthcare industry had turned into a business. As a sign of the problem, Buckley points to the different ways …
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A New Step Forward: Cole Haan Unveils New UAE Flagship
The new design also allows for a wider range of footwear and accessories to be elegantly displayed. Coinciding with the unveiling of the new store at Dubai Mall, Cole Haan is also delighted to announce its Fall 2017 Extraordinary Women, Extraordinary …
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A New Step Forward: Cole Haan Unveils New UAE Flagship
The new design also allows for a wider range of footwear and accessories to be elegantly displayed. Coinciding with the unveiling of the new store at Dubai Mall, Cole Haan is also delighted to announce its Fall 2017 Extraordinary Women, Extraordinary …
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UAE, GCC need thousands of teachers in next five years
Growing demand for teachers at international schools in the UAE of at least 14,000 over the next five years and in Saudi Arabia of 183,600 by 2030 will pose further problems, Marmore Mena Intelligence said in its report “Is education still a good business …
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Dubai ranked as one of simplest places to obtain building permits
“This year’s World Bank report also mentions that, for the last five consecutive years, the UAE has been ranked first in the Arab world, and 21st in the world, in business accessibility. I am also proud of the role played by the Buildings …
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UAE, GCC need thousands of teachers in next five years
Growing demand for teachers at international schools in the UAE of at least 14,000 over the next five years and in Saudi Arabia of 183,600 by 2030 will pose further problems, Marmore Mena Intelligence said in its report “Is education still a good business …
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Running with the bulls: UAE poised for growth
Citigroup and the World Bank have predicted 3.3 and 2.5 per cent GDP growth for the UAE, respectively. Interestingly, most business minds that Khaleej Times picked for the survey are happy with the implementation of VAT as it diversifies UAE government’s …
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