“Here in Dubai, if there is a sandstorm … it issues a warning and then turns off the engine The future offers much more than levitating drones. The technology that allows devices to be operated just by thought has the power to transform the lives …
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UAE- Technology is bound to change the way people buy and sell property
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) ‘Come on Omar, do you really believe people could eventually buy property online?’ If I had a dollar every time I heard that, I’d instantly close our series A round (and we’re shooting for $10 million). The short answer is ‘yes …
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Art Dubai returns with themes of diversity, technology
Starting Wednesday, Dubai residents and visitors will get a special treat when visiting Madinat Jumeirah, seeing it transform into colorful galleries of contemporary art. The 12th edition of Art Dubai opened its doors to the public on Wednesday, featuring …
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Dubai’s Future Blockchain Summit to unlock multibillion dollar opportunities
Further, the event will offer complimentary workshops, such as Blockchain 101, designed to demystify blockchain technology. Dr. Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, director general, Smart Dubai Office said: “Blockchain has immense untapped potential for many …
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Which sector’s ‘in top position in 2018’, with Dubai ‘a bright spot’?
READ: Top CEO conference and Awards 2018 – what to expect The emirate is also in the lead when it comes to the adoption of technology. “Dubai is leading the world in a number of technologies that are likely to disrupt the real estate market …
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Dubai Executive Council marks 15th anniversary
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, praised efforts made by the Dubai Executive Council over the course of 15 years. He underlined the council’s role in boosting the …
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UAE a friend of women, children and young adults: Shaikha Fatima
Abu Dhabi: On the occasion of Mother’s Day, which is marked in the UAE on March 21, Her Highness Shaikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of …
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Art Dubai 2018: Big diary date for art curators, collectors and enthusiasts
DUBAI: Art lovers, curators, collectors and enthusiasts are rejoicing as the biggest and most globally diverse art fair is set to open from March 21 to 24 at Madinat Jumeirah. Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Art Dubai’s …
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Abu Dhabi’s Aldar and Dubai’s Emaar form $8bn property JV
Abu Dhabi’s Aldar Properties and Dubai’s Emaar Properties – two of the UAE’s largest real estate developers – have created a joint venture (JV) worth $8.1bn (AED30bn). An agreement was signed between Emaar chairman, HE Mohamed Alabbar, and Aldar …
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Dubai Breaks Ground on World’s Biggest CSP Project
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, broke ground on the 4 th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. This is the biggest …
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UAE establishes financial re-structuring committee
A new financial regulatory committee will help oversee financial restructuring procedures outside of court rooms, according to a newly issued government resolution. The resolution – No. 4 of 2018 – creates a nine-member committee chaired by the …
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Emaar and Aldar to launch joint projects worth up to $8.2 billion
DUBAI/ABU DHABI (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates (UAE) developers Emaar Properties and Aldar Properties signed a joint venture agreement on Tuesday to develop local and international projects worth as much as 30 billion dirhams ($8.2 billion). The state …
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Hospitality WiFi Announces Opening of Dubai Office
ADA, Ohio, March 20, 2018 (Newswire.com) – Hospitality WiFi, a leading provider of wireless services for hospitality properties, today announced the addition of a new corporate office in Dubai as a result of growth and demand in the region from …
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Some UAE businesses are paying more VAT than they need to
My advice to any business looking to do anything artificial to avoid UAE VAT, or create a timing advantage, is not to bother. Artificiality sometimes worked when tax and tax avoidance was regarded as fair game (around 1973, if you are wondering), but now …
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UAE seeks exemption from US tariffs on steel, aluminium
Danny Sebright, the president of the Washington DC-based US-UAE Business Council, has been quoted in local media as saying the UAE could have room for negotiation on the tariffs because of the importance of its aluminium to US aircraft manufacturing.
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Dubai Has Best Infrastructure Among World’s Global Cities: Report
The study assesses a country’s strength as a hub for doing business. Other countries benchmarked include Australia, the UK, China, Singapore and the US. Air freight was also a strong area for Dubai, ranking third behind the US and China, with 16.7 …
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UAE leaders attend lunch banquet
Ajman: UAE leaders on Tuesday attended a lunch banquet hosted by His Highness Shaikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, on his safe return home. His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and …
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