Together, the two entities will work with the authorities concerned in updating e-commerce laws and regulations as well as in enhancing service standards in order to promote customer happiness and facilitate business in Dubai using the latest technology.
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Dubai private sector growth slows in September
Dubai’s non-oil private sector growth eased in September despite a sharp improvement in business conditions driven by steep expansions in output and new business, latest data shows. The seasonally adjusted Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index …
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Uber riders in Dubai can now select electric-powered Tesla
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Uber is offering its customers the option to ride in one of 50 new Tesla electric-powered vehicles in Dubai, where large gas-guzzling sedans and luxury sports cars dominate the emirate’s six-lane highways. The U.S.-based …
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Aldar to Deliver Ansam and Al Hadeel Homes to Customers This December
Aldar Properties PJSC (‘Aldar’), Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property development, investment and management company, continues to make steady progress across its destinations. On the west side of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s most exciting destination …
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UAE’s Union Properties to launch maiden Abu Dhabi project
RELATED ARTICLES: Union Properties establishes mall, hospitality subsidiaries | New CEO named at Dubai’s Union Properties | Union Properties profits drop 51% in 2016 Dubai-listed company, Union Properties (UP), is set to develop its first project in Abu …
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Aldar Academies has big plans 10 years after starting from humble beginnings
“Around 10 years ago, there wasn’t an abundance of quality type of schools in the emirate of Abu Dhabi,” said Aldar Academies Chairman Mohammed Al Mubarak, who is also the CEO of Aldar Properties. “We were brought in to basically start considering …
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Dubai Police shows off latest innovations at Gitex Technology Week
From virtual reality headsets to a glove that can translate sign language and a self-flying taxi, Gitex Technology Week in Dubai throws up all the latest innovations. Attended by government bodies, private companies and the public, the event is a chance to …
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IHG adds Holiday Inn to Dubai Business Bay portfolio
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Kingston Holdings International Limited to develop a new Holiday Inn & Suites in Dubai Business Bay. Expected to open in 2021, Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Business Bay will have 350 …
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Here’s how the hearing impaired can now communicate with Dubai Police
The wireless one-handed smart glove system translates 26 letters and common words of the American Sign Language into text and speech. An electric glove which can convert sign language into text and speech is just one item the Dubai Police is looking to …
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Ruijie Networks Made a Stunning Appearance at GITEX 2017, Perfectly Presenting Its Global Service Capability
2017 /PRNewswire/ The 37 th GITEX Technology Week was held in Dubai from 8 th to 12 th October 2017. Ruijie, a leading ICT solution supplier in China, brought advanced products and technologies including routers, switches, wireless, etc., as well as …
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From flying taxis to robocops – Dubai as tech pioneer
Known for its futuristic skyline and artificial islands, Gulf emirate Dubai has carved out a place alongside cities like Singapore as a hub for innovative ideas. At this year’s 37th Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX), which runs until Thursday …
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Diamonds make case for diversification
It is backed by investors including Temasek, the sovereign wealth fund of the jurisdiction … whether that is in places such as London, Mumbai, Dubai, Hong Kong or Singapore. There are also a settlement system in place. The difference from the LME …
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ICO News: Abu Dhabi Regulators Address Upcoming ICOs
Abu Dhabi regulators are both cautionary and collaborative about their approach to upcoming ICOs. Meanwhile cryptocurrencies are treated as commodities. Abu Dhabi’s regulatory body is the latest jurisdiction to issue guidance on upcoming ICOs and virtual …
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Japan in advance talks with Abu Dhabi for oil concession
Abu Dhabi: Japanese companies are in the last stage of negotiations … “We hope that Japanese companies who are involved in the negotiations are successful. We are waiting for good news.” Japan also initiated a strategic dialogue with Andoc for …
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WWE returning to Abu Dhabi in December, Sting at WWE 2K18 event
WWE issued the following press release announcing a return to Abu Dhabi and the U.A.E. for live events in December. You can check it out below. ABU DHABI, UAE and STAMFORD, Connecticut, October 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that …
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New Holiday Inn & Suites to open in Dubai Business Bay
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Kingston Holdings International Limited to develop a new Holiday Inn & Suites in Dubai Business Bay. The signing will complement IHG’s hotel pipeline in the area, which includes a …
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UAE banking sector profitability projected to improve in 2018
Dubai: The UAE’s banking sector outlook remains stable reflecting … Weaker credit growth so far in 2017 reflects slower economic growth and business activity in response to constrained public spending, combined with a technical reduction in the system …
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