Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of Dubai Economy … World Food India attracted 2,000 participants, including 200 companies from 30 countries, 18 ministerial and business delegations and CEOs of nearly 50 global companies in addition to heads …
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UAE food consumption set to rise to 59m tonnes by 2025
The total food sales figure in the UAE for 2016 was AED121 billion ($329 billion) and will only continue to grow,” said Lootah, who is also the chairman, Food & Beverage Manufacturers Business Group – Dubai Chamber of Commerce and managing director …
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UAE Armed Forces buys 5 military transport aircraft
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VAT in UAE: Key facts on real estate
The UAE will start implementing a value added tax (VAT … The owners of residential buildings do not have to register for VAT if they do not have any other business activities. Where owners have other business activities, they should consider their …
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UAE Exchange India Awarded for Business Excellence Award More than Once
UAE Exchange India is a legendary financial institution through decades of expertise in serving the customer with financial services, molding a company into best financial service provider of the nation. As a recognition for outstanding performance company …
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Gold jewellery prices in UAE hit highest in a month
Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have hit their highest level in a month, with the bullion nearly touching the $1,300 level due to a soft US dollar. The price of 24-karat gold stood at Dh156.75 per gram on Sunday, up by Dh3 per gram from the beginning of the …
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Dubai Design and Fashion Council Signs MoU with the UAE Ministry of Economy for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC) and the Ministry of Economy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the protection of intellectual property rights, and against intellectual rights violations, in a signing ceremony held in Dubai Design …
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Mobile and package demand into the UAE is growing
According to the latest Q3 2017 data released by the Expedia group, international mobile business into the UAE has increased significantly compared to the same period last year. Data shows travellers from the United States leading with almost 35% of room …
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Now playing: Cinema nostalgia in UAE
Gulf News spoke with residents on their going to the movies experiences. Mohammad Omar Zameer, a British legal consultant in Dubai, recalls his teenage years when he would buy new clothes for new shows at the cinema. Now 41, Zameer said he misses those …
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UAE makes huge strides in combating climate change
Dubai: The UAE has made significant progress in combating climate change impacts through its renewable energy projects and several other key initiatives, a UAE minister said at a UN conference. Dr Thani Ahmad Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and …
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DEWA’s Water Reservoirs to Be Powered by Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Etihad Energy Services Company (Etihad ESCO) has been awarded the development, and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems to be installed at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) water reservoirs. The installation of solar PV systems on …
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Saudi Crackdown Sent Shivers Through the Largest Middle East IPO
The government of Dubai is the largest shareholder in parent Emaar Properties, while Abu Dhabi has close ties with the Saudi regime. “We are pleased to have received significant retail and institutional support for our IPO, the first in Dubai in three …
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Lack of WiFi frustrates Warsan Village residents
Dubai: Residents of Warsan Village are demanding a solution to the long-pending issue of lack of WiFi connection since the opening of the community almost a year ago. The tenants and owners expressed their frustration over lack of progress on ongoing …
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UAE movie-goers share their views
“The ticket prices in Abu Dhabi and England are almost the same. Dh35 for a movie is not that much. I go to the movies almost every second or third week.”
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Commemorative stamps issued showing UAE tourist landmarks
Dubai: Emirates Post Group has issued a set of commemorative stamps for tourist landmarks in UAE for the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development (2017) in cooperation with World Tourism Organisation and Universal Postal Union. Abdullah …
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Rose takes 1-shot lead into final round at Dubai
Justin Rose will take a one-shot lead into the final day of the season-ending Tour Championship as he attempts to win a third straight title on the European Tour and a second career Race to Dubai crown. The 37-year-old Rose made a gutsy par save on the …
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Nominations open for UAE Pioneers Award 2017
A call has gone out to citizens and residents to nominate UAE pioneers in philanthropy to mark the 46th National Day and the Year of Giving. The UAE Pioneers Award 2017 will fete 46 Emirati selfless philanthropists in a ceremony to be held on November 28 …
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