The UAE’s non-oil private sector saw the strongest quarter in two years in the three months to September 30, according to Emirates NBD. The banks purchasing managers index, produced by IHS Markit, showed improving business conditions with above average …
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Dubai’s reputation ranked: what survey reveals
Dubai: Whether people are looking to make investments, holiday plans or a new place to call home, the reputation of a city is quite important. And it should come as no surprise that Dubai has made the list. The Boston-based Reputation Institute has …
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A $140 million prototype of a Mars colony is being planned for a desert near Dubai —here’s what it looks like
The firm is designing a city in the desert of the United Arab Emirates meant to simulate a Mars colony. The $140 million development near Dubai is slated to be “a viable and realistic model to simulate living on the surface of Mars,” according to the …
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Decision makers and experts to convene in Dubai for 4th Global Business Forum on Africa
Over 1,000 delegates to attend high-level forum at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah on November 1 st-2 nd Forum will feature 24 sessions covering a wide range of economic and social trends and issues impacting key African markets. E. Buamim: African economies …
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Dubai Internet City to Highlight Its Ecosystem by Offering Futuristic Experiences at Gitex 2017
Dubai Internet City (DIC), the largest technology business hub in the region, has announced its participation in the GITEX Technology Week 2017, marking its 18 th outing at the definitive technology event. The theme of DIC’s exhibition, The Smarter …
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10 business lunch deals in Dubai for under Dhs100
Are you incredibly busy and important? Well, of course you are. But no matter how full your schedule, you can always find time for a lunch break. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to mean bringing stale sandwiches from home. Or even ordering Deliveroo to …
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Abu Dhabi Ports announces purchase of three new tug boats
Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi, as well as Fujairah Terminals and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), announced the purchase of three new tug boats during …
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Abu Dhabi Ports Inaugurates Trade Digitalization Platform
Maqta Gateway, Abu Dhabi Ports’ digital platform which aims to digitalize trade and streamline the exchange of information, was officially inaugurated in Abu Dhabi on October 3. The platform offers ports, exporters, importers, shipping lines …
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Viceroy Hotel Group Files Lawsuit Arising out of the Ouster from Its Dubai Property
Viceroy Hotel Group, headquartered in Los Angeles, yesterday filed legal claims in California, Case No. BC674956, arising out of the unlawful ouster of Viceroy from its newly opened Dubai property. The claims seek redress from Dubai-based businessman Kabir …
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Buying in DSI shares induce rally in property stocks on DFM
The stock is also holding over the 50 Day moving average which is a positive sign,” said Shiv Prakash, senior analyst with National Bank of Abu Dhabi Securities in a note. Other property majors also witnessed buying on the back of surging DSI shares.
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Dubai doctor talks about the dangers of excessive cell phone use at Mumbai event
A Mumbai non-profit called, ‘Citizens For Tomorrow’ held a talk on the ‘The Scientific Foundation for Concern about the Health impacts of cell phones and wireless technology’ by Dubai’s Dr Vikas Nehru on Tuesday at the Press Club at Azad Maidan.
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How Google Maps can deliver $550m annual benefits to UAE consumers
per year in the UAE. The report, conducted by marketing research firm AlphaBeta, quantified the economic impact of services like Google Maps and Google Earth by looking at the benefits and value geospatial technology brought to consumers, businesses and …
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Dubai fund leads $30m investment in US tech firm
and media and technology mogul Kevin Wall. Nanotronics has offices in California, Ohio, and New York. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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Scot’s fake banknote ordeal ‘almost over’ in United Arab Emirates
These are external links and will open in a new window A charity representing an Edinburgh man detained in Dubai over a forged banknote has said he is due to have his passport returned later. William Barclay was facing up to a year in jail after being …
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Hamdan green-lights 25 projects under Dubai 10x Programme
Dubai: Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), on Wednesday visited the foundation’s headquarters in Jumeirah Emirates Towers, accompanied by …
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2018 will be the year for cryptocurrency in UAE
Dubai launches blockchain-based cryptocurrency. On September 26 Dubai’s government’s economic website announced it had established a partnership to facilitate financial transactions through contactless payment. “The partnership brings Emcredit …
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$14,000 fine awaits business turning blind eye to UAE excise tax
Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance said: “These decisions bring an added layer of transparency to the Authority’s relationship with its customers and this, in turn, provides extra incentive for …
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