Most Gulf markets ended in the red on Thursday, with the Saudi index pressured by losses in its banking shares. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index .TASI ended the session down 0.7%, but was still up 0.9% …
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Towing vehicles in Abu Dhabi banned from transporting heavy equipment
Drivers of towing vehicles in Abu Dhabi have been warned against transporting equipment and heavy machinery as such open-ended trucks don’t meet the security and safety requirements to carry such …
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‘Hard landing’ for Dubai property means it’s now a buyer’s market, says UAE developer Damac
Dubai’s real estate market has made a “hard landing” but lower prices may be a good time for investors looking to buy, said Hussain Sajwani, Damac chairman.
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Massive fines for transporting heavy machineries in vehicle not classified for it in Abu Dhabi
The police indicated that the equipment carriers need a permit to transport the equipment at night, and it is granted according to the work assigned to it through contracts, and the movement is only …
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Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, The UAE Capital’s Newest Leisure Resort Opens Its Doors To Guests Today
Hilton’s latest world-class leisure resort, the breath-taking Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, developed by Miral, leading curator of experience in Abu Dhab …
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Hilton Abu Dhabi, the ‘Crown jewel of Yas Bay’ opens for business
The Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island has opened for business today (Thursday Feb 18), becoming one of the first major projects on the expansive Yas Bay. Costing an estimate AED4 billion, the five-star …
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Abu Dhabi unveils investor visa
Abu Dhabi has rolled out visas for expat professionals, students and investors in a bid to develop the emirate’s culture, healthcare, research and development, and real estate sectors. The ‘Thrive in …
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Belarus to present over 150 defense products at IDEX 2021 in Abu Dhabi
IDEX is one of the largest military expos in the world and in the region that unites Middle East and North Africa countries. About 1,300 leading defense companies from 59 countries are expected to …
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Dubai’s property market will remain weak for the next two years, says UAE developer Damac
“We’re going to be continuously very careful, very cautious.” Dubai has been plagued by an oversupply of property for years, even before Covid-19 hit. Prices have slid some 30% since the previous peak …
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WES wireless fire alarm system selected for Germany pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai
Dubai-based Liberty Fire & Safety Equipment Trading has announced that the WES wireless temporary fire detection and alarm system has been deployed at the Germany pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai. This …
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Tech central topic at CW’s Dispute Resolution Dubai
Construction Week has just wrapped up its first physical conference of the year – Dispute Resolution Question Time Dubai. The Dispute Resolution conference comprised four of the top legal experts in …
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Sharjah Child Friendly Office kit tackles virus challenges
The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has partnered with Unicef to distribute the ‘Adolescent Kit for Expression and Innovation’, …
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Dubai property prices are cheaper now and it’s a ‘great time’ for buyers, Damac chairman says
Hussain Sajwani of Damac Properties says resale prices in Dubai can be 10% cheaper than new developments as the economy recovers from Covid-19. He says prices are likely to remain “soft” in 2021 and …
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Mad Minute stories from Wednesday, February 17th
MILWAUKEE – The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum on Wednesday, Feb. 17 unveiled two bobbleheads of the cat who became a viral internet hit. The viral moment came when a Texas lawyer …
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Robots in action! Carrefour expands robotic fleet in UAE for stock management
UAE retailer Carrefour is adding 11 more Tally Robots across the UAE to support stock management and control. Owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, Carrefour has announced the expansion …
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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Nurses To Support U.s. Counterparts During The Pandemic
A team of eight nurses from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, an integral part of Mubadala Health, has flown to the United States to spend six weeks with care …
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Abu Dhabi launches new campaign to attract creative talent to the UAE
We all know that Abu Dhabi is an amazing place to live and work. You don’t have to tell us, this city is home. Opening up the city to more people around the world, a new campaign has been launched to …
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