Early this month, the UAE government approved a general plan and agile package of 33 initiatives to support the economic sector and stimulate business activity until 2021. The aim of the plan is to …
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Tourism a welcome boost for UAE’s resilience
The UAE’s tourism industry is well-positioned to overcome the current challenges and reinforce its contributions to the country’s economic development, said Abdulla bin Touq Al Mari, UAE Minister of …
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Fighting coronavirus: Safety is first order of business as teachers in UAE return to work
With half of their faces hidden in masks, they sat for safety briefings and discussed how they would go about the different learning models.
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Firms serve up assistance to UAE food security mission
The UAE has implemented a range of policies, measures and strategies to ensure constant food supplies from abroad and scaled up agricultural production at home – and this is evident as businesses come …
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NBF launches SME community platform in UAE
National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) on Monday announced the launch of NBF Connect, a banking platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that will serve as a one-stop shop and will include access to …
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TBY launches its Dubai 2020 edition
The Business Year (TBY), a global media group that has been providing investors, businesses, and governments with first-hand insights into the world’s most dynamic markets for over a decade, has …
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Rescue of Jewish Family From Yemen, Sponsored by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
While the historic agreement between Israel and the UAE continues to make headlines around the world, meanwhile, far from the spotlight, the UAE has been i …
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Commercial cases filed in Dubai surge 96%: DIFC Courts
Dubai and the UAE, for investors and the international business community,” said Omar Al Muhairi, deputy chief justice at DIFC Courts.
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IPL 2020: Welcome to UAE – a sneak peak into KKR’s team room in Abu Dhabi | WATCH
On Monday morning, KKR gave a sneak peak into their lavish accommodation in Abu Dhabi, which will be their base for the duration of the tournament.
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Most UAE small and medium businesses upbeat on rebound within 6 months
Most small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the UAE are beginning to feel optimistic about the future of their business but estimate it will be about six months before their businesses are back to full …
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Most UAE SMBs upbeat on rebound within 6 months
While 94 per cent of SMBs in the UAE – who took part in a study conducted by Visa – are upbeat of a rebound in business compared to 67 per cent globally, they have also shown “an incredible …
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How BITS Pilani Dubai is building an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem
Over a period of time, the university has built an ecosystem conducive to successfully lead early-stage start-ups by its well-rounded team of students coming from various disciplines of engineering.
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V12 number plate fetches $1.9m at Dubai RTA auction
Number plates in Dubai continue to big business despite the economic slowdown caused by Covid-19. The 104th open auction for distinctive number plates, organised by Dubai’s Roads and Transport …
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Israel and UAE Get Down to Business
Last week’s surprise move by the UAE to normalize relations with Israel in a US-backed shift paves the way for establishing direct flights, opening telecommunications links, exp …
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How a Dubai face mask maker turned job loss into opportunity
A few days later, a stranger in a lift complimented the mask she wore and placed an order on the spot. Ms Purewal made 250 masks in the first 40 days, with requests coming by word of mouth and through …
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UAE banks turn cautious on personal loans as skips and defaults rise
In addition to credit bureau reports on individual and companies, we keep tracking market intelligence on assessing credit quality of individuals and companies,” said the retail banking head of a UAE …
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UAE banks turn cautious on personal lending as skips and defaults rise
Many bankers who spoke to the Gulf News said they are forced to tighten lending norms for individual borrowers including business customers. 7 point guide to applying for a credit card in the UAE How …
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