During the UAE-Botswana Business Forum taking place in Dubai on Monday, officials from the UAE said there is “huge potential” to extend the scope of bilateral trade as the Emirates aims to capitalise on high-growth economies. “[Most of] the trade now …
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Sharjah Government issues $1bn sukuk, its largest ever
director-general of Sharjah Finance Department. It is the region’s first sovereign sukuk issued in 2018, state news agency WAM reported on Monday, and the revenue from the sukuk will be used to fund infrastructure in the emirate. Al Sayegh said …
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The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and Italy’s Eni Sign Historic Offshore Concession Agreements
Award marks first time an integrated Italian oil and gas company has been given a stake in Abu Dhabi’s concession areas Eni awarded 10% stake in ADNOC’s Umm Shaif and Nasr offshore concession and 5% stake in Lower Zakum concession, contributing AED 3.2 …
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Abu Dhabi in the clouds: Otherworldly images of the city’s landmarks
While Dubai’s buildings receive a large amount of exposure when they are photographed within the mist, Abu Dhabi’s wonders are not photographed as frequently, Khalid, 26, said. (Caters News) Photography by Khalid Alhammadi/Caters News See more news …
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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam London: black belt champions crowned in thrilling ending of a outstanding season
The final day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour in London, UK, this Sunday, March 11, at the Copper Box Arena, provided Jiu-Jitsu fans with the final note a glorious 2017/2018 season deserved. The adult and masters 1 black belt divisions …
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Dubai Chamber announces formation of Retail Business Group
DUBAI, 11th March, 2018 (WAM) — The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the formation of the Retail Business Group, a new organisation that aims to promote cooperation among retailers in Dubai, serve common interests, and improve …
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Private plane flying from Sharjah to Turkey crashes in Iran
The semi-official Fars news agency said the plane took off from Sharjah International Airport on its way to Istanbul. A private company that handles public relations for the Sharjah airfield, the home of low-cost airline Air Arabia, declined to immediately …
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Dubai Chamber forms Retail Business Group
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the formation of the Retail Business Group, a new organisation that aims to promote cooperation among retailers in Dubai, serve common interests and promote transparency within the sector. The …
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Dubai CommerCity sees surge in interest
Dubai’s Umm Ramool area – the location of Dubai’s new free zone for the e-commerce sector – has seen a 120 percent surge in those looking to do business there, according to new statistics from Propertyfinder Group. According to Propertyfinder …
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Dubai Chamber creates new retail business group
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has formed a new retail business group, aimed at promoting cooperation and transparency within the sector. The organisation is the 29th sector-specific business group established under the Dubai Chamber.
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The UAE’s original disruptor
Some examples of this can be drawn from the world of business and the economy … for example. At the same time, the UAE’s own oil and gas engineers have enjoyed access to training and experience that, over the years, has equipped them to manage in …
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More British firms eyeing closer ties with Dubai as Brexit looms
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the free zone for commodities trade and enterprise, released its research indicating that more than a quarter of British firms have a greater appetite for international business expansion post-Brexit. Two thirds (66.5 …
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Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue expansion now open
The Dubai Mall welcomed 80 million visitors in 2017, underlining its reputation as the world’s most visited retail destination. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the …
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Trump scrapped a $2 billion deal with the UAE days before the secret Seychelles meeting that Mueller now has his eyes on
President Donald Trump rejected a business proposal from a close United Arab Emirates associate days before a Trump surrogate met an Emirati delegation and Kremlin-aligned Russian investor Kirill Dmitriev in the Seychelles. Trump said he turned down the …
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What free licensing could mean for Dubai startups?
According to the Global Innovation Index 2017, UAE ranks 35th globally, yet this number can improve significantly if few decisions were put into act. Free business licenses, which could be overseen by the Dubai Department of Economic Development and the …
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Italy’s Eni and Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC to sign deal on Sunday
ABU DHABI/MILAN (Reuters) – Italian energy company Eni (ENI.MI) and state oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) [ADNOC.UL] are expected to sign a deal on Sunday, the Italian government and a source said. A statement from the Italian prime minister …
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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2018: London Weigh-in Results & Photos
ahead of the final leg of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam ® Jiu-Jitsu World Tour season three. Black belt world champions; Mayssa Caldas, Amanda Nogueira, Larissa Paes, Charlotte Von Baumgarten, Ana Carolina Vieira, Samantha Cook, José Lima, Hiago George …
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