“Dubai Holding is in a significant phase of its corporate evolution as it addresses legacy liabilities and reshapes its business model to drive further growth,” he said. “Dubai Holding will continue to operate as a stand-alone entity and there are no …
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Mishal Kanoo Joins Top UAE Delegation for UAE-Japan Business Forum
These sessions aim to discuss ways to enhance mutual cooperation between the business sectors. During the presentations of UAE companies, Mr. Mishal Kanoo delivered his keynote speech titled, “Learning from the Japanese Experience.” In his message …
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Dubai Breaks Ground on World’s Biggest CSP Project
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, broke ground on the 4 th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This is the biggest …
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Some UAE businesses are paying more VAT than they need to
My advice to any business looking to do anything artificial to avoid UAE VAT, or create a timing advantage, is not to bother. Artificiality sometimes worked when tax and tax avoidance was regarded as fair game (around 1973, if you are wondering), but now …
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UAE seeks exemption from US tariffs on steel, aluminium
Danny Sebright, the president of the Washington DC-based US-UAE Business Council, has been quoted in local media as saying the UAE could have room for negotiation on the tariffs because of the importance of its aluminium to US aircraft manufacturing.
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Dubai Has Best Infrastructure Among World’s Global Cities: Report
The study assesses a country’s strength as a hub for doing business. Other countries benchmarked include Australia, the UK, China, Singapore and the US. Air freight was also a strong area for Dubai, ranking third behind the US and China, with 16.7 …
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UAE good conduct requirement now applies to workers switching jobs
The UAE’s good conduct certificate requirement for visa applicants will now apply to existing workers in the country that are switching jobs, according to reports. Gulf News cited official sources as confirming the certificate is now mandatory for …
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Abu Dhabi Police issue warning after boy’s lunch invitation call
Abu Dhabi Police issued a warning to residents on Monday after a boy’s ‘generous’ call on the emergency number. The General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police recently received a lunch invitation from a generous child on the emergency number (999).
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Abu Dhabi Police issue warning after boy’s ’emergency’ lunch invitation call
Abu Dhabi Police issued a warning to residents on Monday after a boy’s ‘generous’ call on the emergency number. The General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police recently received a lunch invitation from a generous child on the emergency number (999).
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Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade rises to Dh1.3tr in 2017
Saudi Arabia is Dubai’s leading business partner among GCC and Arab countries, and its fourth biggest trading partner, with trade worth Dh58 billion, representing 4.5 per cent of Dubai’s total trade with the world.
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Arabian Business StartUp Academy to feature interview with Souq’s Ronaldo Mouchawar
The upcoming Arabian Business StartUp Academy, which takes place March 26 at the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (DTEC), will feature an interview with the co-founder of regional e-commerce giant Souq.com, Ronaldo Mouchawar. The workshop event …
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Dubai best globally for infrastructure: Knight Frank
Dubai: In a benchmark of Dubai against other key global cities such as London and New York, the city lagged against rivals on issues such as the ease of doing business, but had the best ranked infrastructure of any country listed. According to data …
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Dubai an artistic ‘melting pot’, says Art Dubai director
When it comes to being able to transform an idea into reality and then into a headline-generating international phenomenon – usually within the span of a decade or less – Dubai simply doesn’t have a rival. Whether film festivals, horse races or world …
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Top Dubai awards attract strong interest
Business Award and the 2nd cycle of the MRM Business Innovation Award has attracted huge interest from companies in the UAE and GCC, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said. Due to the high volume of applications, the chamber has extended the …
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Abu Dhabi diary: Young guns and UCL draw reaction
The Manchester City squad spent this week in Abu Dhabi, enjoying warm-weather training in a bid to recharge batteries ahead of the final few months of the season. The squad left the UAE’s capital on Saturday after a five-day break, with the majority of …
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Abu Dhabi awards offshore oil concessions to France’s total for $1.45bn
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has awarded stakes in two offshore concessions to France’s total for Dhs5.3bn ($1.45bn), according to UAE state news agency WAM. The company paid $1.15bn for 20 per cent of the Umm Shiaf and Nasr concession and $300m for 5 …
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Sharjah bans ‘costly’ school homework
The Sharjah Education Zone has banned all schools in the emirate from giving students homework and projects that force their parents to shell out huge amounts of money. The decision comes following a circular issued by the Ministry of Education (MoE).
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