Dubai: Global and domestic aid spending by the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) increased from Dh1.5 billion in 2016 to Dh1.8 billion in 2017, a new report has revealed. أطلقنا اليوم تقرير الأعمال …
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NMC reveals new three-category system for influencer law in UAE
On Sunday, many Dubai influencers were sent emails – which Gulf News has had access to – from influencer management agencies, urging them to join the agency and avoid the worry of licensing fees. These agencies, once officially registered with the NMC …
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UAE-Saudi council to help counter regional threats
a UAE economic expert and specialist in economic and social development in the UAE and the GCC countries, told Gulf News. The UAE and Saudi Arabia have announced a joint vision for economic, developmental and military integration through 44 joint strategic …
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UAE’S economic reboot faces an immovable deadline in 2020
Frank Kane is an award-winning business journalist based in Dubai. Twitter: @frankkanedubai. Disclaimer: Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect Arab News’ point-of-view
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UAE, Saudi hold first meeting of the two-nation council
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have held the first meeting of their new military and trade alliance that is separate from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin …
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Saudi Arabia, UAE hold first meeting of 2-nation council
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have held the first-ever meeting of their Saudi-Emirati Coordination Council, created amid a diplomatic dispute now affecting a wider regional bloc of Gulf Arab nations. Saudi Crown Prince …
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New film highlights ‘Made in the UAE’ manufacturing drive
The 22-minute film showcases how businesses such as Unilever are contributing to Dubai’s Industrial Strategy which is expected to lead to an increase of GDP by 25 percent by 2025, state news agency WAM reported. The film takes viewers behind the scenes …
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11 stranded Indian sailors repatriated from Sharjah
Therein, we were helped by the coast guard and the Sharjah Port Authority. Six Indians on board that ship were repatriated yesterday (Monday) and day before yesterday,” Vipul told Gulf News. “The ship was stuck because the company had not paid the port …
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UAE, Saudi Arabia announce ‘Strategy of Resolve’
Jeddah: The UAE and Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday a joint vision for economic, developmental and military integration through 44 joint strategic projects. A total of 350 government officials from different fields prepared “The Strategy of Resolve …
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Watch: Dubai Crown Prince performs Umrah
Dubai: Social networking sites in the UAE buzzed with the news of Dubai’s Crown Prince travelling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, as residents sent their congratulations for the pilgrimage. @faz3 ??? ? Tuesday 2018/06/05 الثلاثاء • سم …
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Warning: UAE Embassy cautions Emiratis of burqa ban
Dubai: The UAE Embassy in Copenhagen has issued an advisory … turbans or the traditional Jewish skull cap. According to previous Gulf News reports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Internal Cooperation (MoFAIC) urged Emirati men not to wear the …
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Abu Dhabi Plans $13.6 Billion Stimulus Program to Boost Economy
according to state-run WAM news agency. The crown prince also ordered the issuance of dual licenses for companies in freezones to enable them to participate in government tenders. Abu Dhabi’s stimulus plan follows the announcement last month of a package …
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Dh50b economic stimulus for Abu Dhabi approved
Dubai: An economic package of Dh50 billion has been launched to accelerate the pace of Abu Dhabi’s development and economic growth over the next three years. The package was launched on Tuesday by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan …
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Dubai’s open secret for Filipino bargain hunters
There are even a few in International City. Maricel Munda, an executive at a cleaning company in Dubai, tells Gulf News #Pinoy she goes on a bargain hunt every week, “sometimes every day, just to check if there’s a good Dh1 sale”. “It helps me save so I …
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Abu Dhabi Announces $13.6 Billion Stimulus Program Over 3 Years
Abu Dhabi will spend 50 billion dirhams ($13.6 billion) over three years to stimulate its economy, the oil-rich emirate’s crown prince said. The government will take steps to support new industries, encourage tourism and make it easier to do business …
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Abu Dhabi introduces blockchain offering for paperless trade
A subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports has introduced a new blockchain offering to improve the communication flow among its trade community. Maqta Gateway is the first Abu Dhabi entity to develop and launch its own blockchain-powered solution. The entity was …
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Dubai Police keep Maktoum Memorial crown
Dubai: Former Al Ahli midfielder Waleed Ahmad marked his return … “Playing in Division One once again will be the next challenge for me personally,” Waleed Ahmad told Gulf News. “This tournament is a great moment for us, not because we have won …
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