Last June, Gulf News reported that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai suspended carpooling permits to encouraged commuters to use public transport and other smart alternatives.
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Dubai HeliShow 2018 to fuel growth of the helicopter industry
Dubai HeliShow 2018, the international aircraft technology and operation exhibition which enhances the growth of the helicopter industry, will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamm…
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UAE’s new expat laws could make it top ten world financial hub in a decade
Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could soon join London, New York and Hong Kong in the world’s top 10 global financial centre rankings, thanks to new government laws affecting exp…
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Dubai allows 163 free zone firms to operate in mainland
and strengthen Dubai’s reputation for attracting investments, promoting entrepreneurship and facilitating business development. Nearly 34,780 free zone companies in Dubai are expected to benefit from …
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Dubai retail sector battles oversupply but prime occupancy stays firm
“Consumer and business sentiment is expected to improve visibly over 2018 due to the launch of several large infrastructure projects announced by Dubai Government and various policy initiatives aiming …
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Dubai Competitiveness Office Announces Digital Platform to Showcase Emirate’s Competitiveness Globally
“The launch of the digital platform is part of our strategy to promote business competitiveness and sustainable economic growth in Dubai,” said Hani Al Hamli, Secretary General, Dubai Competitiveness …
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Dubai bank Emirates NBD expands in Saudi
Dubai’s biggest lender Emirates NBD has opened … It offers retail, private, business and wholesale banking in all its branches along with corporate finance advisory, project and syndicated …
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Dubai company to launch first third-generation blockchain
The people behind Hetachain, Dubai-based Relam Investment owned by local entrepreneur Sultan Ali Rashed Lootah, claim it represents the third generation of blockchain technology; if Bitcoin was the fi…
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Fidu Properties opens second office in Dubai
Fidu Properties, a real estate brokerage company in the UAE has announced the opening of its second office in Dubai. The new office, located at Emaar Square, is part of the company’s expansion strateg…
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DEWA invites organisations to participate in the Dubai Solar Show
With the third Dubai Solar Show approaching, the DEWA is encouraging businesses to take part and develop their sustainable practices Through its participation in the Dubai Solar Show, DEWA will review …
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Azerbaijan can build solar power plants abroad
Azerbaijani entrepreneurs are interested in building solar power plants abroad, in particular in Georgia, Afghanistan and the UAE (Dubai). Deputy Chairman of the State Agency for Alternative and Renew…
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Dubai Police Chief: Digital Currency Will ‘Soon Replace’ Cash Despite Hurdles
A senior Dubai law enforcement official has predicted that digital currency will “soon” usurp cash, local news outlet Khaleej Times reported Sunday, September 16. Speaking during a panel he was headin…
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Uber in talks to buy Dubai riding-hailing rival Careem: Bloomberg
(Reuters) – Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc is in talks to buy Dubai-based rival Careem Networks FZ for about $2 billion to $2.5 billion, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people …
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Is the UAE’s new five-year visa a game changer for expat retirement?
Financial advice for expatriates in the UAE has traditionally focused on investing offshore, to ensure pension pots are accessible in whatever country they choose to relocate to. A new plan announced …
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Why are certain personal UAE bank accounts frozen?
Read 2017 report reaffirms robust, resilient UAE banking industry Ultimately, professionals at Guardian Wealth Management, the world’s leading provider of international lifestyle financial planning, s…
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United Arab Emirates shares lower at close of trade; DFM General down 0.79%
Investing.com – United Arab Emirates equities were lower at the close on Monday, as losses in the Real Estate & Construction, Finance & Investment and Banking sectors propelled shares lower. At the cl…
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30 winners of Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes competition
Speaking to Gulf News, Leena Obaid, 21 years old Saudi national … she described city of Abu Dhabi saying: “if you listen closely, this city will speak to you.” “I am living here since …
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