Last week the Dubai Financial Market General Index (DFMGI) was up 19.00 or 0.55 per cent to close at 3,480.43. Although not a big move, this was the best performance in seven weeks. For five of the past seven weeks the index was down while it was flat for …
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Shanghai Delighted by Dubai Property Show
Shanghai World Expo Exhibition hosted the Dubai Property Show. It was opened for the general public at the Convention Centre on Friday, 24th March, taking the emirate’s top properties to Chinese buyers. Majida Ali Rashid, assistant director-general of …
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Al Gergawi: Strong leadership, innovation make UAE a success
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is well-placed to tackle challenges thanks to the strong foundations laid down by its leaders and the culture of innovation they have fostered, Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, said. He was …
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Passengers on WestJet, Emirates flights may have been exposed to measles
The news release said members of the public may have been exposed … They included: Emirates Airlines flight EK517, which departed Delhi, India March 19 at 4:12 p.m. and arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates at 6:13 p.m., and Emirates Airlines flight …
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Entry-level gaming laptops poised for growth in UAE
Dubai: Dell and Acer are seeing a growth in gaming, two-in-ones [detachables] and convertible [a computer that can be switched to a tablet style by folding] laptops in the UAE despite a fall in overall PC sales. Daniel Trachino, General Manager at Acer …
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Velop provides 100% internet speeds across home network
Dubai: Linksys has introduced Velop in a bid to provide fast … It serves as a router, range extender, access point and bridge which provides users the technology they need as they bring new and more devices into the home. It comes with single, dual …
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UAE researchers receive UK grants
ABU DHABI // Two teams of UAE researchers are among the first to receive grants from a total of Dh45 million being awarded by the British government in the Arabian Gulf to tackle global challenges. Researchers at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology …
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This Gitex, get a TV, BMW for just Dh96,000
The major Dubai electronics retailer is bringing back its TV-plus-car deal, which got everyone’s heads scratching in awe during the past editions it was offered. Originally debuting in 2015, this year’s Spring deal comes with a 65-inch LG Super UHD smart …
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UAE healthcare sector to grow to Dh103b by 2021
While doing this, it is moving more towards interaction and self-management which is aided by the ever-growing digital technology in the sector,” said Anthony Hobeika, chief executive officer, at MENA Research Partners. UAE accounts for 26 per cent of the …
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50% of today’s jobs can be replaced by technology: new report
A joint initiative by the UAE Ministry of Economy and the United Nations Industrial … looking specifically at six themes: technology and innovation; global value chains; skills, employment and education; sustainability and environment; infrastructure …
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Digital payment services in the UAE: A new e-Payment Regulation
The UAE continues to embrace technology innovation in line with its government’s ‘Smart Dubai’ initiative to transform Dubai into the world’s smartest city. With Emirates NBD having recently launched the UAE’s first ‘digital only’ bank, digital payment …
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Amazon to acquire UAE’s Souq.com
We’re looking forward to both learning from and supporting them with Amazon technology and global resources. And together, we’ll work hard to provide the best possible service for millions of customers in the Middle East.” Dubai billionaire Mohamed …
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The insane life of Dubai's Instagram-famous billionaire Crown Prince
He may be the Crown Prince of Dubai, but Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (more commonly known as “Fazza”) is certainly the king of Instagram. The 34-year-old allows his 5.1 million followers — and 2.41 million on Twitter — to get a …
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Cityscape Abu Dhabi returns with clear message from developers
With sales permitted directly from exhibitor stands for the third year running, in accordance with the rules and regulations administered by the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC), a host of new property developers have confirmed their participation at …
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Dubai Property unveils Mudon Views
Dubai Properties (DP) has announced the launch of Mudon Views, within Mudon residential master community in Dubailand. The launch comes amidst growing demand for high return real estate investments in the expanding Dubailand district in Dubai. The first …
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Indonesian sukuk raise Dubai listings to new global record above $50 billion
“The channelling of Sukuk listings into Dubai reflects the growing collaboration between Islamic finance practitioners based in different parts of the world. By pooling our know-how and respective traditions, we are creating a more dynamic global …
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Picture this: Dubai begins GOLD-PLATING £35m frame, half the height of the Eiffel Tower designed to offer the perfect view
Construction on the attraction started in 2013, and authorities are now installing the final details, like the gold stainless steel cladding, according to Gulf News. According to a statement from the Dubai Municipality, The Frame will be ‘an important …
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