Setting up the business so it could begin work proved to be a challenge in itself. “The Dubai authorities didn’t make it easy. There were layers of bureaucracy,” Barry says. “The government was only beginning to develop the city and other infrastructure …
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Nuclear plant to power one-quarter of UAE by 2020
Christer Viktorsson, director-general of Fanr, told Gulf News in an earlier interview that public transparency is a critical component of ensuring public safety, a major plank in the regulator’s oversight of the UAE’s nuclear energy programme.
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Back-to-school traffic chaos hit Dubai roads
Dubai: Motorists found themselves stuck in heavy traffic on Sunday morning, as the road congestion turned back to normal with the start of the spring school term. On its official Twitter page, the Ministry of Education announced that one million public …
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Emirati unemployment rate to reach below 1% by 2021
The unemployment rate among UAE nationals currently stands at 14 per cent, according to the recruitment firm, TASC Outsourcing. The UAE has the goal to bring that figure down to less than one per cent by 2021, the CEO and founder of TASC Outsourcing …
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Careers UAE opens in Dubai
The 17th edition of Careers UAE 2017, a leading recruitment exhibition for Emiratis opened today (April 9) in Dubai, UAE with a host of job opportunities in more than 15 different industries. Running until April 11 at Dubai World Trade Centre, the three …
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UAE eyes maiden win after Saqlain ton
The United Arab Emirates moved to within six wickets of its maiden victory in the ICC Intercontinental Cup at the end of the third day’s play against Papua New Guinea. Trailing by 247 on the first innings at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi …
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Dubai Science Park showcases opportunities at its fourth annual Career Fair
Dubai Science Park, DSP, a member of TECOM Group, recently hosted its fourth annual career fair for university students and professionals within the life sciences, energy and environment sectors. A total of 16 industry-leading companies, including Olympus …
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UAE declares holiday for Al Israa Wal Miraaj
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources on Sunday announced April 23, an official holiday for the government sector to mark Islamic ‘Isra’a Wal Miraj’ occasion. Work will resume on Monday, April 24.
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UAE condemns terror attack on Egypt church
At least 21 people were killed and dozens more injured after a bomb went off at a Coptic Christian church in Egypt during a Palm Sunday service. The explosion ripped through the church at St. George’s Church Sunday morning, only 50 miles from Cairo. The …
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The rise and rise of Dubai schools
In an exclusive, wide-ranging interview, Kalthoom Al Beloushi, Executive Director of Education Development at the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), told Gulf News why schools are flocking here; how Dubai’s education regulator is playing a …
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Dubai properties will see new growth in 2017
Last year was tough for most global economies due to many important global events, including the US elections, Brexit and the gravest refugee crisis witnessed in modern times. Collectively, these events proved burdensome for the global community as a …
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Dubai Business licenses increase 650 per cent over last 25 years
“The Business Registration & licencing (BRL) sector in Dubai Economy serves more than 150,000 businesses in the emirate, conducting approximately 430,000 transactions every year relating to issuing, renewing or revoking licences as well as amending trade …
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Dubai’s DEWA to build three new substations worth Dhs1bn
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) plans to build three new substations in the emirate with an allocated budget of Dhs1bn, it announced on Saturday. The 400 kilovolt (kV) substations will be built over the next three years, a statement said.
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Dubai sees rise in off-plan property sales
Dubai registered a 45 per cent increase in the sales of off-plan residential properties in the first quarter of the year, compared to the previous quarter, a new report has found. According to the report by Chestertons, the number of transactions for ready …
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Emirati jobseekers visit Careers UAE fair
Dubai: Scores of Emirati jobseekers have started meeting UAE employers at the 17th edition of the Careers UAE job fair at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The three-day event was officially launched on Sunday morning by Shaikh Ahmad Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid …
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Dubai Tourism participates in Careers UAE
Dubai: As part of its ongoing efforts to develop future tourism leaders from among young UAE nationals, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) is participating in this year’s Careers UAE. Ahmad Khalifa Al Falasi, CEO …
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UAE banks’ first quarter profit and asset growth likely to remain soft
Dubai: Expectations on UAE banks are modest as they start declaring first quarter results from this week. However, banking analysts expect to see signs of improvement in asset quality and profitability starting this quarter. With most banks continuing …
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