Business conditions in the UAE’s non-oil private sector slowed to the lowest level since September last year in February, according to the latest economy survey by Emirates NBD. Weaker growth also weighed on business confidence, which registered at a six …
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UAE named world’s second most trusting country in gov’t
Credibility of a CEO as a spokesperson also rose in the UAE, with two-thirds of the general population saying business leaders should take the lead on change rather than waiting for government to drive it. This echoes the global trend, as 84 percent of …
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50,595 jaywalkers fined in Abu Dhabi in 2017
Abu Dhabi: Some 50,595 pedestrians were booked for crossing roads illegally in Abu Dhabi in 2017, official figures showed. The Abu Dhabi Traffic and Patrols Directorate has advised pedestrians to use underpasses, bridges and zebra lines to cross roads and …
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Top 7 business hotels in Dubai
Dubai is one of the fastest developing business destinations in the world. The city has been able to transform itself into a leading business hub due to its strategic location, attractive infrastructure and business-friendly policies. Today, some of the …
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Dubai’s conference ambassadors support two-thirds of winning bids
More than 150 doctors, scientists, industry experts and business leaders have been honoured in Dubai for their role in attracting prestigious international meetings to the emirate. The ambassadors, members of convention bureau Dubai Business Events’ Al …
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Risky Business: South Korea’s Secret Military Deal With UAE
In Sweihan, a small town in Abu Dhabi, a South Korean special forces team operates under the name Akh, which means “brother” in Arabic. The Akh Unit operates under the slogan: “The world’s best special forces warriors, accomplishing missions …
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UAE railway law sets stage for private investment
due to take place at Dubai International Conference Centre on March 12 and March 13, Al Nuaimi said: “The future is for the private sector. Any successful development will definitely have the private sector as an important partner in the business.
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Dubai Chamber’s Investments in Latin America to Reach Dh100 Million Over the Next Decade
There is a huge opportunity for companies from Dubai to come to Colombia to build partnerships and deals. We want to make this happen,” he said, adding that tangible outcomes of the Global Business Forum on Latin America 2018 will “continue for months …
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Dubai editor court case: Verdict expected this month
The verdict in the court case involving a senior newspaper editor in Dubai who stands accused of murdering his wife is expected on March 25, according to local media reports. The defendant, Francis Matthew, 61, stands accused of fatally hitting his wife …
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ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi 2018: previews and predictions
Based at the impressive Yas Marina Circuit, Friday’s ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi kicks off the 2018 WTS season with sprint distance racing for the Elite men (13:36 local time / 09:36 UK time) and women (15:36 local time / 11:36 UK time) on Friday.
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Dubai Science Park Business Breakfast Embraces Entrepreneurship
Dubai Science Park (DSP), a holistic science-focused community and in5, an enabling platform for entrepreneurs and start-ups, hosted a Business Breakfast this week to highlight the importance of embracing entrepreneurship during Innovation Month.
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Dubai among the best in innovation
Dubai climbed a notch higher to rank 14th among 30 global cities in the third Dubai Innovation Index, outperforming major business destinations, including Berlin, Madrid, Shanghai and Sao Paolo. The findings of the latest Index were released by the Dubai …
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Dubai Properties completes marina at Marasi Business Bay project
Dubai Properties has announced the official launch of Marasi Marina, the first fully-operational jetty located at Marasi Drive on the Dubai Water Canal. Spanning an area of 40,000m 2 and a 157-berth, the members-only marina comprises eight interconnected …
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Dubai Business Events wins 212 bids in 2017
Dubai Business Events (DBE) won 212 bids in the year 2017 which is significantly higher when compared with 2016. With this, Dubai is all set to welcome an additional 95,000 delegates, delivering an economic impact of approximately AED 715 million.
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Revealed: Top 5 most powerful Arabs in the UAE
UAE nationals are the largest group in our 2018 Arab Power … of Mubadala Development Company and International Petroleum Investment Company. He now has a business with $127bn of assets under management, a presence in 13 sectors and more than 30 countries …
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Panama seeks to use Dubai to open up region
Varela, speaking to Gulf News on the sidelines of the Global Business Forum — Latin America at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai on Tuesday, said, “Now, with technology — with the new planes and the connectivity that exists in the world — it seems to be a …
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UAE entrepreneurs flourish as infrastructure boosts opportunities
In Dubai, SMEs represent 95 per cent of all establishments. As a place to set up a new business, the UAE scores highly. The country came in at number 21 out of 190 of the economies for ease of starting a business, according to the World Bank Doing Business …
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