Sadly, the wifi was still pretty slow and barely worked for long periods … Terminal 3 is HUGE! Coming into Dubai at rush hour you realize the scale of Emirates’ operations. There was an A380 in front of us and two behind us. Somehow it made me feel …
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Woman falls to death from Sharjah building
A 32-year-old Indian woman died after falling from the 7th floor balcony of her apartment in Sharjah on Monday morning, an official told Gulf News. Police said the Indian woman died due to the impact of the fall. “Police and ambulances rushed to the …
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Mashreq Bank Unveils New Digital Bank in UAE
The breakneck innovation in the UAE on-line banking sector received a major fillip on Sunday with Mashreq Bank entering the fray by unveiling a full-service digital bank – Mashreq Neo. Announcing what it termed a new era initiative, the bank indicated that …
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A digital bank for the connected generation
These are the words of Aref Al Ramli (pictured right), Regional Head of Digital Banking for Mashreq, after the UAE-based lender launched Mashreq Neo, a full fledged digital bank that transformed the traditional banking landscape of the country, on October 1.
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Google maps help UAE users save Dh2b a year — study
Dubai: A recent study on economic impact of modern mapping and geolocation technology, such as Google Maps and Google Earth, concluded that consumers benefited by nearly Dh2 billion as a result of using such technology in the UAE. Thanks to “modern …
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Dubai Silicon Oasis to Showcase Silicon Park Project
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the integrated free zone technology park, has announced its participation at the GITEX Technology Week 2017, marking its 15th consecutive outing at the industry’s …
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Students crowdfund to build the world’s best solar home: FutureHAUS Dubai
“FutureHAUS Dubai combines a net-positive, energy-producing home with responsive, integrated technology and a super-efficient ‘cartridge’ building process,” Wheeler said. “Virginia Tech’s team will blow your mind by demonstrating how a solar …
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8,781 seat belt violations in Sharjah in nine months
Sharjah: The Sharjah Police recorded 8,781 seat belt violations by motorists during the first nine months of this year, according to Sharjah Police statistics. Last year, in comparison, 27,238 fines were recorded during the same period. Major Abdul Rahman …
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Fake policemen arrested in Sharjah
Operatives of the Criminal Investigation Department of Sharjah Police have arrested the suspects after the victims from various nationalities lodged complaints with the police. Gulf News learnt that Al Gharb police station received nine complaints from …
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Passengers at Dubai airports to pay excise tax
Dubai: Dubai Duty Free (DDF) confirmed on Monday that both departing and arriving passengers at Dubai’s airports will pay an excise tax on carbonated drinks and energy drinks in line with the UAE’s implementation of the tax. Just like the rest of the …
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How to Set up Your E-Commerce Business in Dubai
Becoming an entrepreneur is like stepping onto the most intimidating roller-coaster in the world. There are ups, the downs and unexpected turns. At the end of it you will come out extremely sick or very happy. In Dubai, which is an e-commerce hub, it is …
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Dubai Properties achieves major construction milestone
conveniently located in proximity to Marasi Business Bay waterfront and within walking distance of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, is scheduled for handover in the third quarter of 2019, said a statement from the developer. Dubai Properties pointed …
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Emaar’s property development business valued at $6.5 bln ahead of Dubai IPO -sources
DUBAI, Oct 2 (Reuters) – The real estate development business of Emaar Properties, which is being listed in an initial public offering (IPO) in Dubai, is expected to be valued at 24 billion dirhams ($6.5 bln), two people familiar with the deal said.
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Dubai’s DP World in talks to develop Mali trade master plan
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How Dubai Airport handles 90 million passengers a year
Heading to the airport has become a necessary process for almost all business professionals these days, but all too often, the airport can be a minefield of potential hold-ups or stressful procedures. However this may all be about the change, as Dubai …
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Emaar’s property development business valued at $6.5 billion ahead of Dubai IPO: sources
DUBAI (Reuters) – The real estate development business of Emaar Properties EMAR.DU, which is being listed in Dubai, is expected to be valued at 24 billion dirhams ($6.5 bln), two people familiar with the deal said. The valuation is based on the assets …
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UAE banks’ credit, deposit growth dips in August
Dubai: Monetary data form the Central Bank of UAE for August showed a monthly drop in system-wide credit and deposits in the banking sector. Gross credit fell by 1 per cent month on month in August, with domestic loans contracting by a greater 1.3 per cent.
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