With $120,000 in cash prizes, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam® is open to all nationalities, the medalists will be listed in the jiu-jitsu world rankings. The top three academies will also receive cash …
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Standard Chartered to pilot blockchain-based smart guarantees in trade finance
Dubai: Standard Chartered announced on Wednesday that in collaboration with Siemens Financial Services, the financing arm of Siemens, and TradeIX, a digital trade provider it will carry out a …
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UAE mobile spend to reach Dh20bn by 2019, says report
UAE residents are increasingly opting to shop on their smartphones with mobile spending set to grow 26 per cent between 2018 and 2019, reaching Dh20 billion, according to a survey. The momentum in mob…
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EmTech MENA Conference for Emerging Technologies to be held in Dubai next month
DUBAI, 29th August, 2018 (WAM) — Khalfan Juma Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation, has emphasised that recruiting young minds and offering them the opportunity to communicate, exchange experi…
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Dubai mandates that all new buildings be 25% 3D printed by 2025
But given the current experimental state of 3D printing technologies for construction, the aspiration is wildly ambitious—if not laughably so. “In 2025, based on Dubai Municipality’s regulations, ever…
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Secondhand luxury in Dubai eyes a slice of multi-billion dollar business
Editor’s Note — CNN’s series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Our sponsorship polic…
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Abu Dhabi witnesses 81 per cent occupancy during Eid Al Adha 2018
Abu Dhabi witnessed 81 per cent average occupancy during the four days of Eid Al Adha, which saw a surge in visitors from both the UAE and further afield, including the Emiratis, Saudis, Indians, Brit…
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India to be guest of honour at 2019 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Abu Dhabi: India will be the guest of honour for the 29th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced.
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UAE banking association says industry is robust and resilient
Dubai: The UAE’s banking sector remained strong and robust in 2017 with an uptick in growth on the back of strong economic momentum in the country, according to the 2017 annual report of the UAE …
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Abu Dhabi Department Of Transport Announces School Transport Concerned Parties To Comply With The Highest Health And Safety Standards
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi announced its readiness to offer all safety means with the start of the new school year in collaboration with its stakeholders. DoT strives to assure the …
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India Named Abu Dhabi International Book Fair’s 2019 Guest Of Honour
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has designated India as the guest of honour for the 29th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, ADIBF, which will be held u…
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Dubai Markets its Properties at Shanghai Show
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) is organizing this month the 8th Dubai Property Show that is set to be held in the Chinese city of Shanghai for the second time. DLD said it has collaborated once again …
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Sharjah presents Emirati culture at Beijing book fair
Sharjah: The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) actively participated in the 25th edition of the Beijing International Book Fair, presenting Emirati culture to a global audience. The fair, a global …
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The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid
Later, the UAE embassy in New Delhi stated that the country had not … and steadily expanded his retail businesses. Ali’s business empire currently has interests in hypermarkets, shopping malls, impo…
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Canon Central and North Africa Partners With Dubai Cares to Host a Fundraising Event
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug 29, 2018–Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA), a provider of imaging technologies and services, will be hosting a fundraising event on 28 September …
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Abraaj founder reaches settlement following prison sentence by UAE court
Liquidators are also seeking to sell its investment management business. Read: Dubai’s Abraaj said to owe fund investors at least $300m Naqvi, who is outside the country and was not available to …
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Commentary: Ambitious UAE flexes military muscle
Over the past decade, while consolidating its status as a regional financial center and international business hub, the UAE has quietly become a rising military power in the Middle East.
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