Organisers and visitors alike will be hoping that the biennial Dubai air show has bookended the worst of the Covid-19 crisis, proving the maxim that ‘timing is everything’.
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Abu Dhabi builds global sporting reputation with new NBA deal
Abu Dhabi is planning to bolster its growing reputation as a global sporting hub with a multi-year partnership to host the first National Basketball Association (NBA) games in the UAE. The NBA and the …
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Seven UAE-based artists to vie for $50,000 prize at Louvre Abu Dhabi’s new art exhibition
Artworks by seven artists are on display for the inaugural edition of Louvre Abu Dhabi’s new annual contemporary art exhibition. The winner of The Richard Mille Art Prize will be announced at a …
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank hires new CEO to drive growth ambitions
Nasser Abdulla Al Awadhi will take the ADIB helm from January 9 and moves from Dubai Islamic Bank. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank hires new CEO to drive growth ambitions. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, ADIB, Central …
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Startup Spotlight: UAE-Based Social Enterprise Aurora50’s Accelerator Program Encourages Greater Country-Wide Boardroom Gender Diversity
Built with the aim of educating future female board of director members, Aurora50 was launched in early 2020 by Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan and Wilde.
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Mongolia-UAE Business Forum takes place
With the aim of expanding trade and economic relations between Mongolia and the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Development Agency, Mongolian National Chamber of …
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Dubai merges Department of Tourism with Economy
Dubai Tourism has been merged with Dubai Economy to become a new entity known as Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism.
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Dubai-based HyperSpace raises $11 million Seed round
Dubai-based blockchain-enabled extended reality startup HyperSpace has raised $11 million in equity and development Seed funding, led …
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Abu Dhabi plans two new museums in addition to Guggenheim and Zadyat
Announcement was made at yesterday’s preview of Abu Dhabi Art 2021, where cultural leaders were keen to emphasise their commitment to the emirate following its strict lockdown …
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Abu Dhabi T10 League: Mohammad Amir pulls out of tournament due to THIS reason
Pakistani left arm pacer Mohammad Amir was supposed to play for Bangla Tigers alongside the likes of Shahid Afridi and Faf du Plessis …
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Abu Dhabi T10: Season 5 kicks off with Northern Warriors v Delhi Bulls clash (preview)
The fifth season of the Abu Dhabi T10 league will kickstart with the exciting clash between defending champions Northern Warriors and Delhi Bulls at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, here on Friday.
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Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC awards $1.46bln EPC contracts for Dalma Gas Project
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has awarded two engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts totaling $1.46 billion for the Dalma Gas Development Project. Abu Dhabi is looking …
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Airbus smashes orders at Dubai Air Show, Boeing trails behind despite big 737 Max sale
The aircraft order numbers so far from the first major air show since the Covid-19 pandemic began are a positive sign for aviation and travel.
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What’s new in Dubai? Expo 2020 and beyond
As Expo 2020 finally opens, the desert city unveils the latest man-made marvels in the Middle East’s ultimate playground, writes Yolanda Zappaterra. Click here to download and s …
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The best things to do in Dubai this December
Read on for all the awesome things to do in Dubai in December. For more fun things to do in Dubai this week, click here. Looking to dine out? Head here for all the best restaurants in Dubai. For top …
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Mohammad Amir infected with Covid-19, pulls out of Abu Dhabi T10 League
And, Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir, who is a part of the Bangla Tigers squad has pulled out of the competition. Amir took to Twitter to reveal that he will not take part as he was infected …
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UAE’s Etisalat Group to acquire 100% of elGrocer
UAE telecom operator Emirates Telecommunications Group Company (Etisalat) has signed an agreement with elGrocer to acquire 100 per cent of elGrocer DMCC, it announced on Thursday. The deal is to …
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