19.03.2017: Property laws and regulations increase investor confidence as developers prepare to launch new projects at Cityscape Abu Dhabi Property laws and regulations increase investor confidence as developers prepare to launch new projects at Cityscape …
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Designed In Dubai: UAE Startup YaHalla Wants To Stand Out As An Emirati Tech Brand
Inspired by Sheikh Mohammed’s drive to make Dubai and the UAE a leader in terms of technology uptake and application, Tayeb says that he has followed the same principle in crafting and building the gadgets under the YaHalla brand. The specs for the …
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International Day of Happiness observed across UAE
Dubai: The UAE is celebrating the International Day of Happiness today (March 20) — a day that is marked by the establishment of the World Happiness Council by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the …
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WiFi service provided at cultural and heritage sites in Dubai
Dubai: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has introduced WiFi UAE service across all of its culture and heritage sites, concluding the project in Hatta Heritage Village. This step follows the MoU signed last year with du — Emirates …
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Dubai Culture Provides WiFi UAE service at all of its culture & heritage sites
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has introduced WiFi UAE service across all of its culture and heritage sites, concluding the project in Hatta Heritage Village. This step …
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Teens jailed for dangerous stunt with stolen pickup
Abu Dhabi: The public prosecution in Al Ain has ordered imprisonment for two Emirati teenagers who performed a dangerous stunt on a stolen pickup and damaged public properties near Al Ain Airport. They put the lives of motorists, pedestrians and other …
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Infrastructure projects worth Dh235m approved in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Executive Committee at the Executive Council, has approved several projects in the emirate of Abu Dhabi as part of the Abu Dhabi Plan with a projected value of Dh235 million. The Executive Committee, headed by Jasem Mohammad Bu …
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Dubai to announce winner of $1 million Global Teacher Prize soon
Dubai: One school teacher will make a history tonight and bring home $1 million (Dh3.7 million) at a prestigious event to be hosted in Dubai in honour of educators around the world who have made an outstanding contribution to their field of profession. The …
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Dubai Police reunite family after mother leaves children
Desperate and penniless, the mother was desperate and called 999, threatening to abandon her children because her ex-husband refused to help her raise the children and pay alimony, Dubai Police said on Sunday. Gulf News met the Emirati mother Ebtisam …
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Dubai Airports unveils free airport Wi-Fi with 'fastest' speed
Dubai Airports has announced world’s fastest free Wi-Fi service across its terminals to provide millions of passengers superfast internet access while they wait for their flight. Aptly called WOW-Fi, the service offers a top speed of up to 100 megabits per …
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2nd India-UAE conference on globalisation to be held in Dubai
The second India-UAE conference on globalisation will be held here tomorrow with an aim to promote cooperation between the two countries. Organised by All India Management Association (AIMA), the conference will be attended by leading industry figures from …
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Carles Puyol and Michel Salgado bring El Clasico to Dubai in duFC finals
Over 10,000 spectators stopped by Dubai Mall throughout Saturday where the du Football Champions were crowned for the 2016/2017 season. The nation’s final eight teams gave it their all in a day that witnessed the highest level of competition, culminating …
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Going Public: A Mark Of Distinction, And A Platform For Growth
1. Taking stock The liberal business environment, reinforced by recent legislation to boost IPO activity is encouraging companies to launch in the UAE. Globally there were 1,055 IPOs in 2016, 11 of which were on exchanges in the Middle East. The decision …
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DFM adds significant risks in Islamic finance on hedging standards
Dubai: Dubai Financial Market (DFM) said it has officially published the final version of its Standard on Hedging against Investment and Finance Risks, the first comprehensive standard of its kind, as part of the DFM’s constant efforts to further enhance …
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VAT and CRS to add to costs and regulatory burden of banks
… 2017”, KPMG partners argue that both VAT and CRS are likely to have a significant impact on every bank operating in the UAE. “VAT is likely to be an irrecoverable cost, negatively affecting margins for the banking sector. It is therefore …
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914 Emiratis hired in financial, banking sectors
Dubai: A total of 914 Emiratis have been hired in 111 banking establishments and companies operating in the financial sector, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced on Saturday. Around 774 Emiratis have assumed their functions while …
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Etisalat Academy to organise seminar and workshop on ‘Blockchain’ technology
Dubai: Etisalat Academy is set to organise a seminar and workshop on the latest “Blockchain” technology under the theme “Blockchain: The Next Disruptive Technology” from March 21-23 at its premises in Dubai. Blockchain is a technology that allows …
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