When I arrived in Dubai two week ago as the guest of billionaire business mogul Khalaf Al Habtoor, I expected to witness the opulence and luxury for which the United Arab Emirates have become …
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Flydubai launches direct Dubai-Tashkent service
The carrier will operate the new route with one of its brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from Terminal 3 of Dubai International (DXB). The new cabin features a flat-bed in Business Class and in addi…
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Saudi-UAE business forum kicks off in Riyadh
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s minister of commerce and investment has praised relations with the United Arab Emirates during the second Saudi-UAE Business Forum which kicked off on Thursday in Riyadh. Majid …
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UAE maritime sector sails into 2019
The UAE’s strategy of economic diversification over the past decade has paid rich dividends for its maritime business Image Credit: Courtesy Dubai Maritime City Authority It’s been plain …
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UAE consumers’ online spending soars 48%
“While some sceptics may look at 2018 as a slow year in terms of UAE retail card spending, actual data collated by Mashreq bank’s merchant acquiring business shows otherwise,” said Pankaj …
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Business Line Dubai: In with the old, in with the new
Islamic banking is as old as Islam itself and despite a recent slump, it is becoming increasingly popular globally with Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Following Shariah doctrine, Islamic banking is ba…
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Dubai held a ‘gender balance’ awards, and every single winner is a man
When asked by Business Insider about the lack of female prize winners, the Dubai Gender Balance Council told us: “During the Index’s second edition, recipients of the Index’s awards happened to be ent…
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UAE’s e-commerce spending up 48% in 2018: review
“While some sceptics may look at 2018 as a slow year in terms of UAE retail card spending, actual data collated by Mashreq bank’s merchant acquiring business shows otherwise,” added Pankaj Kundra. “As …
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UAE’s Etisalat launches free upgrade to double broadband speed
Etisalat said the move will enhance UAE’s competitiveness standing in the global fixed broadband speed index increasing broadband penetration and business productivity in the country. Etisalat announc…
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Man with the ‘Midas’ touch: Indian jewellery magnate’s rise to fame in the UAE
The group records an annual turnover of $2 billion with a presence in UAE and 10 other countries. Plans are to reach a turnover of $3 billion in 2020 and expand the business to 20 countries with …
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Abu Dhabi TV cameraman killed, reporter wounded in Yemen
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Authorities in Abu Dhabi say a bombing in Yemen has killed a cameraman for the Emirati capital’s state television channel and wounded one of its reporters. The state-run …
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Dubai Chamber membership passes 231,000
Last year the Chamber’s international offices held 1,552 meetings with companies and investors keen to explore business opportunities in Dubai – a growth of 91 per cent over 2017. Another …
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Honor View 20 launches in the UAE, price revealed
In the UAE, the phone is available with 8GB RAM and … experience and provide quality products,” Sunbaigong told Gulf Business. The Honor View – the first from the company’s Honor series …
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Water delivery scam leaves Sharjah resident high and dry
A spokesperson from the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) issued a statement to Gulf News: It is important for residents to communicate with the Department in case they face any case …
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UAE, Pakistan mull new consular section, e-gate access
Both sides also discussed the arrangement and how to facilitate the visit of commercial, government and business delegations between the UAE and Pakistan. During his meeting with Shah on the occasion …
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Pakistan to offer visa on arrival to UAE citizens
UAE citizens to receive visas on arrival in … on-arrival for 50 countries (up from 24), e-visas for 175 countries and business visas to 98 countries (up from 68). Tour operators approved by …
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Dubai waives Dhs1,000 fee to boost tourism industry
Dubai Tourism also introduced three proposals to support the government’s economic stimulus programme aimed at making it easier to operate and grow a business in Dubai including attracting more …
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