DUBAI — Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing aims to welcome 20 million tourists per year as part of its 2020 Vision. With the ultimate vision of positioning Dubai as the world’s most visited city, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and …
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Dubai’s Emirates to use BMW cars for business class chauffeur service
Dubai airline Emirates will now be using BMW cars for its chauffeur service for business class passengers in the UAE, it revealed on Tuesday. The new fleet, featuring BMW 520i Touring cars, is being rolled out from now until the end of the year, as the …
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UAE May non-oil business growth falls as output expansion slows
DUBAI – Business growth in the United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector fell to a six-month low in May as output growth slowed, a survey of companies showed on Monday. The seasonally adjusted Emirates NBD UAE Purchasing Managers’ Index, which covers …
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UAE to hold first annual meeting for 2071 plan in September
The UAE Cabinet has announced it will hold an annual meeting every … coming period in order to prepare for the meeting in September, and to adopt a focussed business agenda that reflects the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid …
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Dubai to undertake new beautification projects across the city
New beautification projects are set to be undertaken throughout Dubai as part of a new initiative by Brand Dubai – the creative arm of the Dubai Media Office – and developer Nakheel. The projects are part of Brand Dubai’s #DubaiSpeakstoYou …
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Brand Dubai, Nakheel partner for city beautification
Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, and master developer Nakheel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on city beautification projects. The MoU will support Brand Dubai’s #DubaiSpeakstoYou …
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Dubai’s ruler launches new cyber security strategy
A new cyber security strategy for Dubai has been launched by the UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The strategy was unveiled on Wednesday as Sheikh Mohammed opened the Dubai Electronic Security …
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Dubai resident gets region’s first 3D printed prosthetic leg
A Dubai resident who lost her leg in an accident has become the first in the region to receive a fully 3D printed prosthetic leg. Belinda Gatland, a British expat in Dubai who has been an amputee for over 10 years, was donated the leg. The prosthetic …
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Tejar Dubai workshop introduces design thinking concept to young entrepreneurs
Tejar Dubai is a specialised development programme designed to nurture and support aspiring Emirati entrepreneurs as they take their first steps into the business world. The programme comprises training sessions and workshops, networking, mentorship and …
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Dubai Parks and Resorts Operator Appoints New CEO
Mohamed Almulla was previously CEO of Arab Media Group (AMG) – a unit of Dubai Holding – overseeing all its three major business units including Arabian Radio Network, Done Events and Global Village. He also earlier served as executive director of …
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Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre announces record progress in H1 2017
DUBAI: Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC), has announced that remarkable progress has been achieved in three strategic sectors of Islamic economy — Islamic finance, halal …
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UAE climbs global competitiveness ranking
This continues to drive the economy and the improvement in government and business efficiency.” The UAE also scored another Arab world’s first. In a separate IMD report ranking countries’ digital competitiveness, the UAE has drastically improved its …
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UAE among top ten most competitive countries in the world
This continues to drive the economy and the improvement in government and business efficiency,” said Professor Arturo Bris, director of the IMD World Competitiveness Centre. In the region, the UAE continued to lead with the highest competitiveness score …
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57% of UAE residents expect spending hike during Ramadan
Dubai: Despite assurances that retailers will slash the prices for basic essentials during Ramadan, the majority of residents in the UAE are still anticipating an increase in household spending throughout the fasting period, a new survey suggests …
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UAE’s F&B sector cooks up some major deals
In the UAE’s F&B business, all options are on the table… when it comes to the financing and management. Corporate takeovers, buying up of minority stakes by specialist investors, and even turnaround specialists coming on board to nurse ailing F&B …
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UAE- Gender diversity is key for success of business
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Gender equality in the #UAE workplace has reached the same level as compared to women who work in Western countries No other topic has been debated in such great detail as that of men versus women. Numerous books have been printed …
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UAE slashes petrol prices for June
Motorists across the UAE will be happy to hear that they will be paying a little less to fill up the tanks of their vehicles in June, as the fuel prices drop in response to an international agreement by producers to extend the oil output cut. Unleaded 98 …
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