Addressing government and business leaders at the business forum, Moon emphasised the historic and cultural ties that the UAE and South Korea share, and highlighted the important role that South Korean companies have played in the UAE’s development over …
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Smart Dubai, Business Sweden Sign Agreement to Amplify Cooperation in Data-Sharing and Smart Services
Smart Dubai has signed an agreement with Swedish trade and investment board, Business Sweden, at the Smart Dubai Office (SDO) headquarters in Dubai Design District (d3). The agreement seeks to encourage cooperation and the exchange of expertise between the …
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Homegrown, Skilled Life-Science Workforce Essential for Dubai’s Growth: Dubai Science Park
Seeking to enhance skill sets within the life-sciences industry and bridge the gap between academia and industry, Dubai Science Park (DSP), the holistic science-focused business community, invited key representatives from leading educational institutions …
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UAE says Qatari fighter jets flew dangerously close to 2 civilian aircraft
Two Qatari fighter jets flew dangerously close to two civilian aircraft from the United Arab Emirates, according to UAE’s state news agency. UAE deemed it a “provocative action.” The UAE aircraft was forced to fly at a higher altitude. Two Qatari fighter …
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UAE and South Korea mark completion of nuclear reactor
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince and Commander of the Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, and President of South Korea, Moon Jae-in, have celebrated the completion of the UAE’s first nuclear reactor. The two dignitaries visited the Barakah power plant …
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Witness in Mueller probe aided UAE agenda in Congress
At the time of the advocacy work, his company, Circinus, did not have business with the UAE, but was awarded a more than $200 million contract in January. The sanctions bill was approved by Royce’s committee in late 2017. It remains alive in the House of …
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Sales professionals in UAE lag behind in ‘social selling’
and business planning, forecasting and budgeting. There is a strong mismatch between the skills listed by UAE sales professionals on LinkedIn and those being sought by potential employers, according to new data from the professional social networking site.
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UK businesses regain paradise in Dubai
The Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre (DMCC), one of the world’s leading free zones for commodities trade and enterprise, in its latest report said 27 per cent of British firms have a greater appetite for international business expansion during the post …
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UAE women name Emirates as most impressive brand
The UAE’s biggest brand improver overall when it comes to positive … “Emirates’ efforts to highlight the critically important role women play in the success of their business have clearly forged a strong connection with the brand. ”
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Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront opens in Business Bay
The recently rebranded Radisson Hotel Group continues to expand in Dubai with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Waterfront today (Monday). The 432-room hotel, located in Business Bay, contains 34sqm Standard Rooms, Business Class rooms and suites and …
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UAE Central Bank leads delegation to Japan
Abu Dhabi: Mubarak Rashed Al Mansouri, UAE Central Bank Governor, led a delegation of top UAE financial institutions to Tokyo, Japan, for the ‘2nd UAE-Japan Financial Cooperation Seminar’ on Monday, followed by bilateral meetings with the Japanese …
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Dubai Perfect Destination for UK Businesses After Brexit: Survey
The Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre (DMCC), one of the world’s leading free zones for commodities trade and enterprise, in its latest report said 27 per cent of British firms have a greater appetite for international business expansion during the post …
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UAE, South Korea sign a number of trade agreements
Abu Dhabi: A host of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between the UAE and South Korea on Sunday following a meeting between the two countries’ leaders. His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy …
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Dubai Police arrests international gang for stealing more than $3m
An international gang of approximately 25 members has been arrested by Dubai Police after stealing about 100 million Thai Baht ($3m) from bank accounts in Thailand and other Asian countries, according to UAE state media agency WAM. HE Major General …
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VAT: What are the regulatory challenges for businesses in UAE, Saudi?
Value added tax (VAT) implementation has been a considerable challenge for most businesses in the UAE and KSA, where compliance with taxes is not common. VAT represents the most comprehensive and transformative regulatory requirement that business has had …
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Crown Prince launches latest edition of Dubai Future Accelerators
The fourth edition of Dubai Future Accelerators has been launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation. Dubai Future Accelerators aims to match …
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Dubai saves 323MW in electricity consumption during Earth Hour
The global Earth Hour initiative resulted in record savings of 343 megawatts in electricity consumption for Dubai – an increase of 32 per cent compared to last year’s savings, and equivalent to a reduction in CO2 emissions of 140 tonnes. according to …
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