Yellow Door Energy (YDE), a Dubai-based firm that invests in and operates distributed solar and energy efficiency assets, will install a 311 kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant at Elcome’s headquarters in Dubai Investments Park, Dubai, UAE. Elcome is one of …
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Job losses, income cuts weaken property demand in Abu Dhabi
Contractions in household incomes and workforce redundancies in both the public and private sectors have weakened real estate demand in Abu Dhabi, a new report by consultancy Core Savills has found. The residential sales market in the UAE capital has seen …
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UAE-China economic cooperation to drive success of Belt & Road Initiative
Discussions also centred on the challenges and opportunities in promoting Islamic financial instruments in China with a focus on Islamic Sukuk. The impact of Dubai’s emergence as the largest Islamic Sukuk hub in the world on Chinese companies was tackled …
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Abu Dhabi: Four detained for YouTube videos
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution has ordered the imprisonment of three young men and a girl for posting unlawful video clips on YouTube. They were detained for seven days for further investigation, the prosecution said on Sunday. #شرطة_أبوظ …
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NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Identify Unique UAE Green Alga With Properties That May Provide an Alternative to Palm Oil
Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) in collaboration with other groups have discovered that the unique genomic traits that allow local green algae to survive in a desert climate may have far-reaching potential for biotechnical applications.
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WiFi UAE Rolls out at Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Visitors of Souk Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai can now enjoy the benefits of WiFi UAE as it rolls out in the marketplace, in both its indoor and outdoor areas for shopping, entertainment, and dining. The service is available to everyone through two options …
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Abu Dhabi: Four jailed for YouTube videos
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution has ordered the imprisonment of three young men and a girl for posting unlawful video clips on YouTube. They were detained for seven days for further investigation, the prosecution said on Sunday. #شرطة_أبوظ …
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Beyond Borders: Abu Dhabi event celebrates India, Pakistan friendship
Abu Dhabi: “When you set aside politics … which was exclusively covered by Gulf News. The organisers said it was follow-up act of an initiative during last Ramadan. “We distributed home-cooked food at some mosques in the capital for iftar.
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Evolution of e-banking in the UAE
The banking industry, integral to our commercial and personal lives, has evolved with the times to embrace new challenges and cater to constantly changing consumer behaviour and attitudes. Technology has undoubtedly played an obvious and increasingly …
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UAE banks poised for strong H2 performance
Dubai: Financial results of UAE banks in the second quarter of this year point to improving profitability, modest balance sheet growth, margin expansion and improving costs, according to banking sector analysts. While the underlying trend of a turnaround …
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Souk Madinat Jumeriah now has free WiFi
UAE residents and tourists can now enjoy free WiFi at Souk Madinat Jumeriah courtesy of WiFi UAE. The service is available through two options, either WiFi UAE which is free or WiFi Premium which is a paid service. Users can take advantage of the service …
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Dubai road accidents lead to massive traffic jams
Dubai: Long delays and queues greeted motorists in different parts of Dubai during early morning rush hours on Sunday, as vehicular accidents caused some tailbacks on major thoroughfares. Civil works on busy streets have also added to the traffic woes of …
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Technology has blurred lines between workplace and home
Dubai: Although the term ‘Leaveism’ was coined recently … In fact this issue has been around for a long time, said Nseir. “[Technology has] brought changes to the work requirements … even in the day-to-day dynamics in the workplace and to …
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Dubai Police urge Filipinos to report crimes
Dubai: Dubai Police officials on Saturday met with Filipino community leaders to raise awareness on UAE laws — including the new traffic laws — and urged them to help ‘police’ the city by reporting crimes, emergencies, or any violations. The …
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Dubai still in lead, but race for Gulf financial supremacy is hotting up
The Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) last week gave an update on the impressive plans it has to expand — both physically and commercially — as part of a 10-year plan that aims to triple its size by 2024. On the real estate side of the …
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Dubai’s Noor Bank cuts dozens of jobs
Dubai-based Noor Bank has laid off several dozen employees, banking sources told Reuters on Tuesday, the latest lender to adjust to more subdued growth levels in the local financial services sector. Although the number of jobs cut in the past few weeks was …
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank invests heavily in digital services
Details on entering MEED’s new awards programme can be found below As the UAE’s banking industry becomes ever more competitive, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) says it will continue with its current strategy based on prudence in risk management …
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