Dubai continues to put its money where its mouth is in order to be at the forefront of business and innovation in the future. Our world is changing. We all know that. In fact, it’s widely acknowledged that we are going through a fourth industrial revolution.
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Money resolutions for UAE expats to get richer
Dubai: Every New Year, a lot of people resolve to get wealthier … But you need to orient yourself first and learn how it works. “Like any other business or activity, you need education, practice and experience to excel and succeed. Online trading is …
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UAE President leaves country on private visit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan left the country today on a private visit, state news agency WAM has announced. The length of the visit and the location was not disclosed. Sheikh Khalifa previously left the country for a …
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UAE issues regulations on online payments
The UAE Central Bank on Wednesday issued new regulations for “stored value digital payments”. In a statement the central bank said that the rules were finalised after an extensive consultation process over many months with the relevant stakeholders.
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UAE has world's safest airlines
UAE carriers continued to demonstrate their focus on excellence and flight safety, with both Emirates airline and Etihad Airways listed among the Top 10 safest airlines in the world. The Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre (Jacdec) recently released …
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Donald Trump's New Year's Eve speech cited Dubai business partner
(CNN)Donald Trump gave a lengthy description of his electoral victory, and lavished praise upon a Dubai business partner, during a ten-minute speech to 800 paying guests at his Florida estate Saturday night. At points throughout his address, Trump name …
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Expats see UAE among top career destinations in the world
Dubai: Expats have recognised the UAE as the 4th best destination globally for an international career, according to new data released by HSBC’s annual Expat Explorer Survey. Data showed that the country improved from 6th place in 2015, to claim a …
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UAE hiring drops 35% but 2017 outlook positive
Dubai: The availability of new jobs across all industries in the UAE remained scarce in November, but the outlook for career seekers in 2017 looks positive, according to the latest hiring tracker report. The Monster Employment Index, which monitors …
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UAE gold jewellery retailers await rebound
Dubai: For Suresh Massand, owner of Royal Jewellery in Dubai, 2016 has been a tough year, but he hopes to make better sales next year. “Sales have been marginally lower in 2016 compared to previous years. Margins have come down because of competition …
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Dubai Has $300 Million To Entice The World's Best Startups To Its Accelerator
Kuwait, for instance, has set aside $7 billion to develop a small business economy. Dubai is taking an incredibly focused tack: It is putting itself at the forefront of business, science and public spending, with an accelerator program that aims to draw 30 …
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Dubai Has $300 Million To Entice The Best Startups To World's Fastest-Rising City
Kuwait, for instance, has set aside $7 billion to develop a small business economy. Dubai is taking an incredibly focused tack: It is putting itself at the forefront of business, science and public spending, with an accelerator program that aims to draw 30 …
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8 things every adrenaline junkie needs to do in Dubai
all in one city? It can only be Dubai, the unabashedly ambitious metropolis where nothing seems impossible. Sure, Dubai’s known the world over for its malls, blinged-out bars and restaurants and impressive skyline, but it’s also the unofficial …
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UAE’s business community embraces the Year of Giving
Dubai: The UAE’s announcement of 2017 as the Year of Giving has been welcomed by the business fraternity in the country. Retail hypermarket chain, Lulu Group, said that a portion of its revenue is already earmarked for organisations such as the Emirates …
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If You Are Selling Via Facebook, Is Home-based Business Illegal In The UAE?
UAE-based individuals must register with relevant authorities or obtain licenses before running any home-based business that sees commercial transactions made via social networks, according to an expert. UAE residents who sell products from home using …
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UAE President declares 2017 as the ‘Year of Giving’
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared 2017 as the ‘Year of Giving’ in the country. The initiative will focus on three main pillars: creating a sense of community responsibility in the private sector; enhancing the spirit of …
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Dubai non-oil foreign trade at Dh952bn in Q3 of 2016
To maintain Dubai’s business appeal, an advanced trade infrastructure, convenient government services at seaports and airports, a well-established legislative structure and a unique public-private partnership were all in place. “We are moving steadily …
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Citi sees business growth coming from GCC reforms and Africa opportunities
In fact, we have expanded the definition of the region by including Africa and we see the emergence of a trend that a lot of companies using Dubai as a regional hub for not just the Middle East but for their Africa business. We typically grow with our …
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