Footage of a missing Dubai princess scuba diving in her palace as she prepares to flee her family has been shared with Sky News, along with new pictures of the young woman. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohamme…
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Dubai summit’s stark warning to workers on tech takeover
DUBAI: Workforces will face a growing challenge in coming years coping with rapidly advancing technology and innovation, knowledge and innovation experts at a Dubai summit have warned. Addressing a pa…
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Abu Dhabi Airports to host ACI Airport Exchange 2019
The special handover ceremony at the close of ACI Airport Exchange 2018 saw Mohammed Al Katheeri, SVP Strategy and Communications at Abu Dhabi Airports officially receive the hosting rights and respon…
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Dubai property prices drop by 7.4 %
Dubai Marina is surrounded by high towers of hotels, banks and office buildings, United Arab Emirates, on December 11, 2017 (Reuters file photo) DUBAI — Prices for Dubai’s residential real estate went …
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Dubai property prices sink 7.4% as jobs growth slows: UAE central bank
Prices for Dubai’s residential real estate sank 7.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2018 from a year earlier, with the drop accelerating from a 5.8 per cent fall in the second quarter, the United Ara…
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Dubai property prices sink 7.4% as UAE jobs growth slows
DUBAI: Prices for Dubai’s residential real estate sank 7.4% in the third quarter of 2018 from a year earlier, with the drop accelerating from a 5.8% fall in the second quarter, the United Arab …
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UAE jumps in global Knowledge Index, buoyed by technology jobs and science push
The UAE has reached 19th spot in an international index measuring global knowledge. The Emirates jumped up six places from number 25 last year, highlighting an “exceptional performance” in just 12 mon…
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I visited outlandishly wealthy Dubai, known as the ‘city of gold,’ and was surprised by how much fun you can have even without billions
I (Harrison, here!) spent a week in the city in November, along with my travel partner and Business Insider contributor Annie. Our fears were unfounded. Though Dubai’s tourism board may emphasize high …
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UAE’s 10,000 solar lanterns to light up thousands of homes
The initiative is part of “Guiding Light” campaign to provide solar lights to off-grid communities across the world, launched by the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s global award for …
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UAE positive on KYC utility tests
First Abu Dhabi Bank, UAE Exchange and ADGM, was formed in February to develop a proof-of-concept to decide the governance framework and the functional requirements of an e-KYC utility. The app develo…
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World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health 2018 Opens in Dubai
In Dubai today, cardiologists, researchers, policymakers and health leaders came together at the launch of the World Heart Federation’s World Congress of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Health 2018. (Lo…
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Dubai’s Ruler Snubs Kuwait Request to Release Frozen Funds: Letter
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai’s ruler has resisted efforts by Kuwait to release nearly $500 million in frozen funds at the heart of a money laundering probe straining relations between the two Gulf …
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Technology: The New Luxury Item in UAE
Technology just might be the next biggest thing for UAE. UAE’s Authorities have been keeping an eye for potential new technologies. Technology is already changing and in most cases improving every asp…
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Dubai unveils latest transport solution: Sky Pods
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has showcased a new transport concept with the aim of improving the efficiency of travel in the city. The Dubai Sky Pods are aimed to bring autonomous …
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Dubai Holding appoints new CEO for Arab Media Group
Mr Sharaf “has the right combination of industry experience and business acumen to successfully lead Arab Media Group into the next phase of its growth,” said Abdullah Al Habbai, chairman of Dubai Hol…
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Matthew Hedges: Academic ‘psychologically tortured’ in UAE jail
The British academic jailed for spying in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has told how he endured “psychological torture”. Matthew Hedges, 31, said he was forced by the Emirati authorities to stand “al…
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Matt Hedges says UAE officials asked him to spy on the UK
Mr Hedges suggested that the UK should examine its alliance with the UAE. “Is it putting trade, is it putting finance, is it putting anything else over the values it stands for?” he said. He added tha…
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