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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Dubai Properties completes marina at Marasi Business Bay project
Dubai Properties has announced the official launch of Marasi Marina, the first fully-operational jetty located at Marasi Drive on the Dubai Water Canal. Spanning an area of 40,000m 2 and a 157-berth, the members-only marina comprises eight interconnected …
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Dubai Business Events wins 212 bids in 2017
Dubai Business Events (DBE) won 212 bids in the year 2017 which is significantly higher when compared with 2016. With this, Dubai is all set to welcome an additional 95,000 delegates, delivering an economic impact of approximately AED 715 million.
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Deutsche Bank on hiring spree in Saudi Arabia, UAE
The Frankfurt-based bank plans to hire in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to cover sovereigns and large … we expect a good increase in deal volume coming to the regional markets this financial year.” International investor interest in Saudi Arabia remains high …
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Solar powers Middle East Electricity; 25,000 to attend
“Mega projects are being jump-started across both North Africa and the GCC, while there is increasing acceptance and uptake of rooftop solutions, which have witnessed a ten-fold demand surge in the UAE in the past 12 months alone,” she adds. The solar …
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Revealed: Top 5 most powerful Arabs in the UAE
UAE nationals are the largest group in our 2018 Arab Power … of Mubadala Development Company and International Petroleum Investment Company. He now has a business with $127bn of assets under management, a presence in 13 sectors and more than 30 countries …
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UAE MoF throws spotlight on fintech at Finovate Middle East
Held in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Finance and showing off the latest products in action as well as boosting the UAE as an international hub for fintech, FinovateMiddleEast opened today (26 February) and runs for two days at the Madinat Jumeirah …
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UAE Ministry of Finance throws spotlight on fintech at Finovate Middle East
Dubai, UAE; 26 February 2018: More than 400 leaders in the industry of fintech have gathered in Dubai today to showcase innovation in their sector, highlighting the future of fintech for the global and regional markets. Held in partnership with the UAE …
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Sharjah man arrested for torturing boy with cigarette butts
He was allegedly tortured by his mother’s friend’s brother. Mohammad Mubarak, director of the Sharjah child abuse helpline, told Gulf News that they received a call from Al Qasimi hospital at around 5pm on February 11. A team from the child protection …
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