Image Credit: Atiq Ur Rehman /Gulf News Dubai: Lack of transparency has long been a key challenge for anyone investing in emerging markets. But in Dubai, the government is hoping to change that. …
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Certified banking experts to help judges in UAE courts solve complex bank-related cases
Dubai: Courts in Dubai and Northern Emirates will now have qualified court banking experts to assist judges in bank-related cases. The move comes after the United Banks Federation (UBF) launched …
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Dubai set to be friendliest place for ‘people of determination’
Image Credit: Gulf News archives Dubai: Dubai is set to become the world’s friendliest place for people of determination with the Government of Dubai issuing many legislations to protect their …
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UAE opens solar-powered water station in Yemen
The UAE opened a solar-powered water pumping station in northeastern Yemen on Friday. The humanitarian aid project will supply water to thousands of residents in the district of Naseeb as well as the …
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New family sponsorship law for expats in the UAE takes effect
Expats in the UAE will now be allowed to sponsor their family members purely based on income, it was announced on Sunday. The new regulation comes after the UAE Cabinet adopted a decision in April …
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Sharjah real estate transactions in the first half of 2019
Sharjah: Real estate transactions have recorded 14.7 billionAED in the Emirate of Sharjah in the first half of this year (2019), as per the latest report revealed by the Sharjah Real Estate …
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Abu Dhabi Department of Energy launches instant licensing system
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA), has announced the launch of instant licensing services through the Abu Dhabi Government Services …
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Temporary alcohol licence said to be available for Dubai tourists
Tourists to the city, who don’t have a Dubai visa, can apparently present their passport at retailers MMI and African + Eastern to get the licence. They will also have to sign a form stating they are …
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Dubai-based app connects tenants with property managers
Joe Moufarrej has created cloud-based platform Happy Tenant to keep tenants informed about their rented property, putting them in contact with their managers, property owners and neighbours to help …
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Passports a thing of the past? Dubai Airport trials paperless travel
According to a report by Australian Business Traveller, Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Emirates Airlines are set to trial new technology, using passengers individual biometric data …
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UAE’s Ministry of Economy cancels fees for 102 services
Fees for 102 government services in the UAE are to be cancelled as authorities look to provide a boost to the business community. The Ministry of Economy also announced eight services will be reduced …
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UAE’s ministry of economy cancels fees for over 100 services
The UAE’s ministry of Economy has cancelled the fees for 102 services and reduced the charges for other services as part of efforts to boost business activity in the country, it announced on …
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UAE- SHE FACTOR: A lesson on putting up a business
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The UAE’s initiative to support new entrepreneurs through various initiatives is commendable, offering plenty of opportunities to explore, said Shibi Kattila, founder and …
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Abu Dhabi launches instant licensing for small-sized energy firms
According to the UAE’s state-run WAM news agency, eligible Abu Dhabi businesses will benefit from free-of-charge two year licences that “facilitate the minimum requirements and operational steps.” The …
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Huge bridges to link Dubai to new city mall
“It is an integral feature of Dubai Hills Estate and a destination that complements the development’s coveted residential and commercial community,” said the UAE’s government news agency, Wam. …
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Aldar Properties wins US$1.36bn government contracts in Abu Dhabi
Multiple Abu Dhabi government entities have partnered with Aldar Properties to deliver social, economic and infrastructure projects worth US$1.36bn across a number of major destinations in the emirate …
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Sharjah Chamber Launches “Sharjah Summer Promotions 2019”
Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) is launching tomorrow Sunday, July 14, the “Sharjah Summer Promotions 2019” events, which is seen as the most important touristic and …
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