This in turn could cost your business: think rising healthcare usage … in your company and how you can take action. Here in the UAE, the government is so concerned about the sugar problem …
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UAE banking deposits surge to $43bn in 11 months
The aggregate balance of 3-6 month banking deposits amounted to Dh157.8 billion ($42.9 billion) during the first eleven months of 2018, up 8.4 per cent from the end of 2017, according the Central Bank …
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Super-fast WiFi now available at Abu Dhabi Airport
“We understand just how important WiFi has become to the travelling public. At Abu Dhabi Airports, we value our customers first and foremost, placing a primary focus on their experiences while coming …
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UAE coach Zaccheroni confident of winning AFC Asian Cup opener
(Xinhua/Wu Huiwo) ABU DHABI, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) — UAE coach Alberto Zaccheroni … strive to put in an outstanding performance,” said Zaccheroni at the pre-match news conference here. “I’ve been in this …
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UAE v Bahrain: Zaccheroni predicts small margins will decide Asian Cup
UAE coach Alberto Zaccheroni believes the 2019 Asian Cup will … but he believes much has changed in the intervening period. He told a news conference: “The performance of the teams has changed a lot …
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UAE: 200 MW solar park under development in emirate of Umm Al Quwain
With Dubai and Abu Dhabi having already implemented big plans for solar energy development, the small northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain has now announced its first large scale solar power project. The …
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U.N. Calls on UAE to Release Rights Activist Mansoor
The state security court’s ruling against Mansoor, who prior to his imprisonment had been one of a tiny number of publicly active rights campaigners in the UAE, was confirmed by the state news agency …
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UAE property markets named among world’s worst performers
Prices in Dubai have fallen by 1.8 percent on average in the 12 months to September while prices fell by 3.1 percent in the UAE capital in the same period. The UAE cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have b…
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Empower welcomes Dubai ‘prioritising infrastructure’ with $9.2bn budget
Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai for the year. In a statement on official news agency WAM, Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO, Empower added that Empower’s operational capacity has reached 1.43 Million RT by the …
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Sharjah charity treats 100 orphans to fun day out
The Sharjah Charity International (SCI … among other activities. Download the Microsoft News app for your Android or iPhone device and get news & live updates on the go. Abdullah Sultan bin Khadem, …
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Technology fuelling illicit trade
DUBAI: Emerging technologies and the dark web are fueling illicit trade, which is posing a growing threat to global economies. Middle Eastern nations are among the many countries that have failed to p…
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Indian wins USD 4.08 million in raffle draw in UAE
Sarath Purushothaman, who is based in Dubai, was contacted on the phone, but he first thought it was a prank, Gulf News reported. “You have just won Dh15 million. How do you feel,” one of the draw org…
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‘Like being in a sci-fi movie’: Exploring the sights and roller coasters of Dubai
Dubai knows how to have fun, and when it does, the motto seems to be “go big or go home”. At least that’s what GOLD 905’s Mike Kasem and Vernetta Lopez discovered. But nothing prepares visitors for ar…
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UAE is hoping to leave a lasting legacy
In a few days, UAE will be hosting the 17th edition of the most coveted continental tournament – The Asian Cup. The nation had previously accommodated the event in 1996 wherein they ended their campai…
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Dubai Police report trouble-free New Year’s Eve
although more than two million people gathered across the emirate to participate in the celebrations,” Al Marri said in comments published by state news agency WAM. He said Dubai Police deployed 4,000 …
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Radisson Blu brings two new Abu Dhabi properties to market
Radisson Blu has opened two hotels in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. Both hotels hold prominent locations, with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche located on the vibr…
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UAE banks’ international reserves hit Dh404 billion
The net international reserves in the UAE banking sector hit an all-time high of Dh404.3 billion by the end of November, up 23.1 per cent of Dh76 billion from Dh328.3 billion during the same month in …
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