The UAE’s Department of Energy (DoE) – Abu Dhabi has adopted the “Business Continuity Policy” for the energy sector with the aim of enhancing performance and ensure a safe and sustainable supply in th…
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Dubai is ‘perfect’ holiday destination, says boxer Amir Khan
Dubai is a “perfect” family destination that caters to all kinds of visitors, according to one of the emirate’s most prolific celebrity visitors, British boxer Amir Khan. Speaking to Arabian Business, …
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Dubai Customs, Indian companies explore ways to promote trade
At the meeting, Musabih highlighted the role Dubai Customs plays to develop and promote relationships with foreign business councils in support of Dubai’s economy. He pointed out there are 4,500 India…
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Dubai’s best bars and restaurants with sunset views 2019
FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai (050 900 4868). The bar is an impressive 68 floors up, so perfect for a bit of sunset appreciation (and potential vertigo). The large windows are ideal for a bit of misty-eyed …
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Dubai’s Abraaj ‘close’ to selling K-Electric stake to Chinese firm
The FT said that for the creditors of the Dubai-based Abraaj, the proposed sale is still likely to prove the biggest source of recovery funds. Abraaj was one of the most high-profile private equity co…
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Expo 2020 Dubai selects digital transformation partner
Expo 2020 Dubai has partnered with Siemens to meet its sustainability targets. The aim is to create a plan for future smart cities. Read more: DEWA to install 270,000 new smart meters Siemens will pro…
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Dubai residential prices could fall by up to 10% in 2019 – report
Residential real estate prices in Dubai could fall by 5 to 10 per cent in 2019, weakened by new supply, a strong dollar and lower oil prices, the Middle East chief executive of Savills said on Monday.
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Traders to receive 50% reduction on commercial fines in Dubai
Total trade volumes in Dubai’s economic free zones grew by 22 per cent year-on-year in the first nine months of 2018, with the designated business hubs making a significant contribution to the emirate …
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Dubai unveils ‘Fifty Year Charter’ to improve lives of residents
The following article calls for the creation of free economic and creative zones in Dubai universities. “We will announced our public and private universities as free zones that allow students to carr…
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Dubai’s DED waives $6.3m in fines for businesses in 2018
The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai’s Department of Economic Development … flexible as it will automatically adjust the fines and benefit more business owners.” Th…
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Dubai Industrial Park marks opening of new mall
Speaking on the occasion, Saud Abu Al-Shawareb said the opening of the new mall not only serves their ambitious plans to position Dubai Industrial Park as a lucrative hub for business investment …
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Dubai Investments’ Fujairah tower set for 2020 completion
Recently, Dubai Investments managing director and CEO Khalid Bin Kalban had toured the site alongwith the company’s board of directors, and were given a status update on the project. Bin Kalban said: …
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Why Dubai has a market dedicated only to gold – with a US$3 million ring weighing 141 pounds
Dubai was settled as a port city in the early 1800s … the owner of Shantilal, a family-run business that is over 50 years old, told The National newspaper in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the Unite…
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Preatoni Tower rescued and now open for business
Dubai: Preatoni Real Estate has announced the completion of the Dubai Star project, four years after its initial developer abandoned the multi-million project following the 2009-2010 economic crisis t…
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Dubai Residential Prices Could Fall by up to 10 Percent in 2019: Savills
DUBAI (Reuters) – Residential real estate prices in Dubai could fall by 5 to 10 percent in 2019, weakened by new supply, a strong dollar and lower oil prices, the Middle East chief executive of …
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Dubai petrol prices have decreased and it’s great news for motorists
If you’re thinking about hitting the road and exploring the UAE this year, then the latest fuel prices will be welcome news. The Ministry of Energy has announced the costs for January, and motorists w…
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Financial comparison platform yallacompare secures $8m in additional funding
UAE financial comparison website yallacompare raised $8 million in its latest funding round, the company said on Monday. The lead investors are STC Ventures, managed by Iris Capital, and Dubai venture …
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