Trescon hosted its first virtual edition of the popular World Blockchain Summit (WBS) series on Thursday, 16th July. Amidst the pandemic crisis, WBS was set in an interactive online environment with a …
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UAE- FTA continues to accomplish achievements, reflecting strength of national economy: Hamdan bin Rashid
The Federal Tax Authority, FTA, Board of Directors, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Chairman of the FTA Board, held its first …
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Shake Shack opens in Deira City Centre
Popular New York burger chain Shake Shack is opening a new branch in City Centre Deira. The new restaurant will be an eighth in Dubai, alongside venues in JBR and The Dubai Mall. The burgerhttps://www …
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Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc Forms Venture For Petrochemical Investment
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. formed a venture with a state holding company to boost investment in petrochemical projects, part of the emirate’s drive to expand beyond raw crude into more valuable …
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Saudi Arabia to widen privatisation scope, finance minister says
Saudi Arabia will look to sell assets in sectors not previously considered for privatisation, the country’s finance minister said on Wednesday, as the country contends with the economic impact of …
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Sharjah Shopping Promotions kicks off
The Sharjah Shopping Promotions is one of the SCCI’s marketing campaigns that aim to support the retail sector and boost sales and revive markets. The exceptional shopping season is organised in …
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Pandemic travel restrictions leave Nigerian mother stranded in Dubai with newborn quadruplets
A Nigerian mother and her quadruplets remain in Dubai because of coronavirus travel restrictions that have prevented them from traveling home, her husband told CNN.
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Students from 10 different countries graduate from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s prestigious Dubai Business Associates programme
Managed by Falcon and Associates, the DBA programme offers outstanding and ambitious graduates an unrivalled opportunity to study and do business in Dubai, a dynamic and multicultural hub for global …
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UAE-based Green Petrochem plans expansion in Hamriyah
easy access to regional and international markets and many world class facilities and services for investors looking to establish their business in the UAE and operate with the support of a customer …
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Sharjah Islamic Bank achieves 8.6% increase in operating profits to $90.4mln in H1 2020
SHARJAH – Sharjah Islamic Bank, SIB, recorded an 8.6 percent increase in its operating profits amounting to AED 332.3 million in the first half of 2020 compared to AED 305.9 million for the same …
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Nigerian mother stranded in Dubai with newborn quadruplets amid Covid travel restrictions
A Nigerian mother and her quadruplets remain in Dubai because of coronavirus travel restrictions that have prevented them from traveling home, her husband told CNN.
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Roadmap to create ‘fastest route to recovery’ for Dubai’s culture industry
The launch of Dubai Culture’s Six-Year Strategic Roadmap has been announced, with the overarching aim of positioning Dubai as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity and a thriving …
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ME sovereign investors cool on equities, look towards fixed income alternatives
Invesco recently released its eighth annual Global Sovereign Asset Management Study, an in-depth report which details the views of 139 chief investment officers, heads of asset classes and senior …
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Saudi Arabia to widen scope of privatisations, finance minister says
Saudi Arabia will look to sell assets in sectors that were not previously considered for privatisation, such as healthcare and education, the country’s finance minister said on Wednesday.
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Saudi July data promising for recovery, many uncertainties remain – finance minister
Saudi Arabia’s finance minister said on Wednesday that July data is promising for an economic recovery, though many uncertainties remain, and economic contraction will likely be less than the 6.8% …
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No final decision on G20 leaders summit being physical or virtual – Saudi finance minister
Saudi Arabia’s finance minister said on Wednesday that no final decision has been made on whether the G20 leaders summit will be physical or virtual and the matter is still being considered. The G20 …
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UAE’s ADNOC and ADQ form JV to invest in chemical projects
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and holding company ADQ have signed a joint venture deal to invest in chemicals projects in the planned Ruwais Derivatives Park, a statement from ADNOC said on …
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