The initiatives are in line with the plan announced by the Dubai government earlier this month to stimulate economic growth and reduce the cost of doing business in the emirate. Dubai South said in a statement its initiatives will be implemented immediately.
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Dubai South launches initiatives to spur private sector investment
The initiatives follows directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to stimulate economic growth and reduce the cost of doing business, state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday. Dubai South …
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Renovated grand house in Sharjah opens doors for visitors
Sharjah: The fortunes of the pearl trade and a way of life now lost have been encapsulated in Bait Al Naboudah (Home of Naboudah), the grand house of one of Sharjah’s most successful pearl merchants, which has reopened as a museum. After restoration …
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UAE’s grant will help fight malaria in Africa
Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s financial contributions towards the fight … member of the RBM Partnership board, told Gulf News. She was speaking ahead of World Malaria Day, which will be observed on Wednesday to recognise global initiatives that combat the …
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Dubai on the Top List for Finance Graduates
Dubai has topped the list of cities that graduates want to call their home as they embark on their career in financial services, an annual poll by deVere Group has shown. DeVere asked those who started its flagship graduate programme, in which location …
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UAE emerges as global wealth management hub
Dubai: The UAE leads the region as the most appealing wealth management location for high net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in the GCC, according to the latest GCC Wealth Insight Report from Emirates Investment Bank (EIBank). According to the study …
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DIEDC to promote Dubai as Islamic financing hub
Dubai: The Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) on Tuesday announced its collaboration with Nasdaq Dubai that will result in the design and implementation of new initiatives complementing Dubai’s success in emerging as a leading global sukuk …
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UAE telco Etisalat posts $570m net profit in Q1
In the UAE, its home market, the subscriber base grew to 12.9 million … He added: “Adoption of cutting edge technologies is a strategic imperative that will always be a cornerstone in etisalat agenda, and while we operate in multiple markets with …
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Dubai Airports and Dubai Parks form new partnership
Dubai Airports and DXB Entertainments PJSC, owner of Dubai Parks and Resorts have announced a strategic partnership. The aim is to create an ‘unparalleled airport experience’ while showcasing Dubai’s position as a tourist and family entertainment …
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Where education fees are cheapest, costliest in Dubai
Dubai: Parents in Dubai continue to spend a lot of money on children’s school fees, but the good news is that rates at various educational providers have dropped recently. According to the latest data provided by Edarabia, eight out of ten schools in the …
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Uber in Dubai changes base fares for trips
Dubai: Uber has announced that it its base fares for trips have changed. In a notice emailed to customers, Uber explained that the change in the fare structure affected all UberSELECT and UberVIP trips in Dubai. The fares of Uber trips previously …
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‘Use Brexit to strengthen UK-UAE ties,’ UAE ambassador says
There is certainly no reason why Brexit should hold us back.” Mr Al Mazroui was writing after a meeting of the UAE-UK Business Council in London on Monday. A former academic and businessman, he was previously based in Brussels as head of the UAE Mission …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | Mummified body found in Iran could be father of last shah
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | April 2, 2018 (AP)(STL.News) The discovery in Iran of a mummified body near the site of a former royal mausoleum has raised speculation it could be the remains of the late Reza Shah Pahlavi, founder of the Pahlavi dynasty.
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Dubai ArtBank launches cryptocurrency payments
The Dubai ArtBank, the world’s first digital bank for art, launched by the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has introduced a new “Dubai Art Cryptocrruency” to manage art collections and art-related transactions. Launched in March, the initiative is …
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With Expo 2020 in Sight, Off Plan Properties in Dubai continues to attracts overseas buyers and Investors to the Real Estate Sector
UAE – In the past decade, Dubai has been globally recognized as the leading tourist destination and global commercial hub. Apart from this notable achievement, the country’s real estate market has remained the key sector that continuously attracts …
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Meraas Dubai Launches ‘Hala China’
“Leveraging the phenomenal success of Dubai’s first-ever Chinese New Year celebrations … possibilities we are creating for a whole new generation of entrepreneurs, business travellers, holidaymakers and communities.” In February 2018, Meraas …
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Dubai forms new committee to develop cruise tourism sector
The committee has approved business development strategies to secure long term contracts with existing clients and attract new cruise lines to use the emirate as their winter home port in the region. It also agreed to work to extend Dubai’s cruise season …
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