So it’s not surprising that he’ll be one of 31 Canadians to compete at the WorldSkills Competition in Abu Dhabi City, U.A.E., next month. The competition is held every two years, and gathers the world’s best in the skilled trades and technology industries …
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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Los Angeles Day 1 Results
Los Angeles, 23rd September, 2017: Abu Dhabi Grand Slam® Jiu-Jitsu World Tour returned to Los Angeles for the second leg of the season 3 [2017-18], where over 750 players from all over the world gathered at the Los Angeles Convention Center for a full …
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Hard to digest: why Philippines’ Jollibee wants to buy Pret A Manger – for ‘US$1 billion’
Within Asia, it has branches in Singapore, Shanghai, and Dubai. It also operates in France and the US … The acquisition could also be a less volatile exit strategy for Bridgepoint than an IPO. McDonald’s, which bought its 33 per cent stake just …
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Gold rush sees hedge funds seek profit from tools of trade
The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange set up a link to London … but they’re eager to change that.” Tarricone will offer a hedge fund next month to bet on gold and other raw materials. Arion Investment Management aims to lure $500mn in funding.
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Legg Mason (LM) & Waddell & Reed Financial (WDR) Head-To-Head Contrast
Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform … Canada, Chile, China, Dubai, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland …
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UAE to provide US$30 million financial support to United Nations
The UAE has announced its intention to make two financial donations to the United Nations; US$15 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, UNRWA, to help in its basic programmes for Palestinian refugees …
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Abu Dhabi offshore show opens doors as oil market strengthens
The Abu Dhabi event provides a key setting for workboat operators … For Middle East producers, this is all good news because they enjoy the lowest breakeven production costs anywhere in the world. Despite the production constraints, national oil …
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Dubai Properties to hand over Marasi residential tower in 2020
RELATED ARTICLES: Dubai Properties releases additional Arabella townhouse units | Dubai Properties begins work on Marasi Business Bay marina | Dubai Properties launches new project amid demand UAE-headquartered property developer, Dubai Properties has …
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Solar to account for 8% of UAE power capacity by 2026
The UAE’s solar energy sector is witnessing steady growth and is expected to account for almost 8 percent of total power capacity by 2026, according to new research. On September 16, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced it had awarded …
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UAE’s push on solar should open eyes across wider world
The UAE is getting used to setting solar energy records. Dubai’s latest project, awarded last Saturday, follows this pattern. But, as a leap forward in a different type of solar power plant, it has important implications for renewable energy across the …
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Dubai scores top marks for embracing digital future
Dubai leaders have demonstrated extraordinary foresight in … Kamal Mokrani is global vice-president at InfiNet Wireless.
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Emirates to launch fourth daily service to Sydney
Emirates recently improved its onboard connectivity with up to 20MB of complementary onboard Wi-Fi. Between March 25 and March 30, 2018, the inbound service EK416 will depart Dubai at 8.40pm, arriving in Sydney at 5.20pm the following day. Due to daylight …
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Virgin Mobile UAE: ‘We’re a research lab, not a telco’
managing director of Virgin Mobile UAE, told Arabian Business that the provider was best described as a research and development unit. The UAE’s third mobile provider – the youthful Virgin Mobile UAE brand – has long-term plans to disrupt the …
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Let the good times roll: 17 shows in the UAE to check out before 2018
Courtesy Abu Dhabi Classics Abu Dhabi Classics launches its latest season … regarding this year’s edition of the pseudo-British rock festival. A lot is down to news that former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher will be headlining the event.
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La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi finally has an opening date
Foodies in the capital with a taste for French fare will be pleased to hear that the much-anticipated La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi will finally open its doors … For the latest UAE food news and updates, stay tuned to The National’s lifestyle page.
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La Petite Maison Abu Dhabi Brings Award-Winning French Flavours To Al Maryah Island On October 15
Gastronomes, mark your calendars. The award-winning La Petite Maison (LPM) is set to elevate the food scene in Abu Dhabi when it opens its doors in October. After having impressed diners with discerning tastes and a penchant for French cuisine in Nice …
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Abu Dhabi funds Comoros power grid projects with 10 mln USD
DUBAI, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) — An Abu Dhabi fund and Comoros signed a deal Saturday on a grant worth 40 million dirham (10.89 million U.S. dollars) to finance the Comoros power grid project, official WAM news agency reported. The Abu Dhabi Development Fund …
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