Five major global organisations, specialising in assessing competitiveness, have ranked the UAE among the top ten countries in the world in 28 competitiveness indexes related to finance and taxes.
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UAE Covid: Abu Dhabi updates travel procedures for vaccinated residents
Effective Monday, May 3, 2021, vaccinated travellers arriving from ‘green’ countries must take a PCR test on arrival.
Dubai Customs committed to developing foreign trade
Foreign trade sector is one of the main catalysts in diversifying and growing our national non-oil gross domestic product. Undoubtedly, Dubai Customs plays a p …
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Bank of Sharjah posts Dh309m net profit
Bank of Sharjah has announced its audited results of the year ended December 31, 2020, with total assets standing at Dh36.14 billion, reflecting an …
Sharjah Ruler issues law to reorganise Sharjah Police
Sharjah: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued a law reorganising Sharjah Police. The law stipulates that the Sharjah Police …
Ramadan in UAE: This doctor receives patients even during Iftar
The doctor says his days are highly busy even during the month of fasting because the center handles all sorts of patients on a daily basis.
German philosopher Habermas rejects UAE’s Zayed Book Award
The prominent German philosopher Juergen Habermas said Sunday he will not accept a high-priced literary award from the United Arab Emirates, reversing an earlier decision. The 91-year-old, who is …
Dubai bus and taxi drivers receive Dh500 worth of Ramadan rations through nol cards
RTA has distributed Ramadan rations this year through nol cards, each valued at Dh500, to eligible taxi and bus drivers,” said Rowdah Al Mehrizi, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communication, …
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Rare maps of the world intrigue visitors at Sharjah show
Tabula Rogeriana’s map with south at top among treats at ‘Tales from the East’ exhibit UAE: ‘My bank changed their credit card cashback rewards from 5 to 0.25 per cent, why wasn’t I informed?’ Sharjah …
Sharjah Asset Management distributes financial rewards to Emirati fishermen
Sharjah: The management of Souq Al Jubail, a project by Sharjah Asset Management, has announced that it will be distributing financial rewards to licensed Emirati fishermen in Sharjah during the holy …
Oktoberfest reassures Germans it won’t be moving to Dubai
The organizers of Oktoberfest, Munich’s heralded and raucous annual beer festival, have sought to reassure distraught Germans by dismissing rumors that the event will move to Dubai.
Dubai’s DMCC signed up 216 new businesses in April, it’s highest in 7-years
“Despite the global economic situation, DMCC has continued to attract a broad range of entrepreneurs, SMEs and larger multinationals to Dubai,” said the company in a statement. The strong growth …
Dubai Police arrest 177 beggars since beginning of Ramadan
The Dubai Police have arrested 177 beggars since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. A top official said beggars also double up as thieves and pickpockets. “Begging poses a serious threat to …
Bank of Sharjah Group reports Dh666 million consolidated net loss
Consolidated loss stems from application of hyperinflation effect on Lebanese subsidiary Dubai: Bank of Sharjah Group reported a consolidated net loss of Dh666 million for 2020 after making …
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UAE: 3 ways how women-led businesses financially survived COVID-19
UAE: I’m 40 years old and have saved no money. How can I retire at 65? Dubai: By launching alternative revenue streams, evaluating finances to manage cash flow, injecting personal funds into their …
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Dubai Investments report net profits of Dh123.8m in first quarter
Dubai: Total income increased to Dh637.6 million compared to Dh464.8 million in the first quarter of 2020, on the back of strong performances led by the manufacturing, services and investments …
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Dubai Customs Confirms Keenness To Boost Cooperation With Federal Government To Develop Foreign Trade
His Excellency Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade visited Dubai Customs to learn more about their latest projects and initi …
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