157-berth marina will span an area of 40,000sqm and marks the completion of phase one of the mixed-use development Dubai Properties, the quasi-government real estate developer, has announced the official launch of Marasi Marina, the first fully operational …
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UAE finance professionals are the most stressed globally, report says
Finance professionals in the UAE are the most stressed in the world and could see their anxiety levels rise further in the next two years as they grapple with the new VAT regime and struggle to meet tight deadlines. Eight-three per cent of the chief …
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Dubai’s RTA reveals plan for vehicle history blockchain project
Dubai’s transport authority has revealed plans to create a vehicle lifecycle management system using Blockchain as part of the Dubai 10X initiative. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the project seeks to improve customer experience by providing …
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Man in UAE helps famed actress Sridevi’s body come home
News of her death dominated India’s newspapers and many television … square buildings that house some of Dubai’s immense population of foreign workers, many of whom come from South Asia. There, officials embalmed her corpse as Thamarassery handled …
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Pink Caravan Ride begins in Sharjah
Shaikh Abdullah Bin Salim Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Ride at the Sharjah … stressed on the importance of early detection. Speaking to Gulf News, she said: “Pink Caravan has launched its first mobile clinic …
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No hike in UAE federal government fees for three years
Dubai: Federal government fees in the UAE will not be increased for a period of three years, it was announced on Wednesday. A decision to this effect was taken during a UAE Cabinet meeting and is intended to attract more foreign investments and promote …
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Marasi Marina is Latest Addition to Dubai Properties’ Marasi Business Bay Development
Dubai Properties has announced the official launch of Marasi Marina, the first fully-operational jetty at the Dubai Water Canal, making it the only marina at the heart of the city. The 157-berth, members-only marina spans an area of 40,000 square metres …
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UAE’s du and Nokia working together to deploy 5G
According to a statement from the company, it is working with Nokia to trial 3GPP standardised 5G New Radio non-stand-alone technology, with an eye to subsequently deploying live 5G sites in selected areas across the UAE. The trials in live network aim to …
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Arabian Business StartUp Academy: How will VAT affect the UAE’s SMEs?
The Arabian Business StartUp Academy will take place on Tuesday, March 13 at the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (DTEC) in Dubai Silicon Oasis. The theme for the quarterly event will revolve around the newly-introduced Value Added Tax (VAT …
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Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2018 draws to a close
The Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2018 comes to a close today, concluding the 3 day event held at Al Bateen Executive Airport, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes inaugural Cobalt flight to the Capital
Abu Dhabi International Airport welcomed Cobalt Air’s first flight arriving from Larnaca, Cyprus, with the traditional water cannon salute at the capital’s airport at 4:10 am this morning. The maiden flight marks the commencement of a direct service …
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Tamm offers all Abu Dhabi Government services on one-stop portal
The Abu Dhabi Government is displaying a prototype of the platform in Yas Mall, with the aim of introducing the system to customers and receiving suggestions and comments about the ambitious project. Speaking to Gulf News, Mansour Al Marzouqi, Strategy and …
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Outlook on lagging UAE indices still positive
The Dubai Financial Market General Index has shed more than 3.5 per cent so far in the year, after losing 6 per cent in 2017. The MSCI emerging market index has gained more than 4 per cent so far in the year after gaining 28 per cent in 2017.
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UAE’s DEWA showcase solar desalination technology in Jebel Ali
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is showcasing its latest desalination technology that integrates photovoltaic solar into the process of seawater desalination. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA …
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ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi 2018: previews and predictions
Based at the impressive Yas Marina Circuit, Friday’s ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi kicks off the 2018 WTS season with sprint distance racing for the Elite men (13:36 local time / 09:36 UK time) and women (15:36 local time / 11:36 UK time) on Friday.
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Dubai Science Park Business Breakfast Embraces Entrepreneurship
Dubai Science Park (DSP), a holistic science-focused community and in5, an enabling platform for entrepreneurs and start-ups, hosted a Business Breakfast this week to highlight the importance of embracing entrepreneurship during Innovation Month.
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Dubai among the best in innovation
Dubai climbed a notch higher to rank 14th among 30 global cities in the third Dubai Innovation Index, outperforming major business destinations, including Berlin, Madrid, Shanghai and Sao Paolo. The findings of the latest Index were released by the Dubai …
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