Unemployed citizens in oil-rich Abu Dhabi will no longer be able to rely on generous state benefits while they hold out for their dream jobs. Jobless citizens, who can receive monthly unemployment pay…
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Dubai Tourism highlights importance of digital maturity and revenue management in hospitality sector
The report was commissioned by Dubai Tourism as part of its on-going commitment to facilitate and promote disruptive technology as set out by the government’s 10x Initiative, with research carried out …
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Standard Chartered cuts jobs in UAE retail bank: sources
DUBAI (Reuters) – Standard Chartered is cutting jobs in its retail bank in the United Arab Emirates, in part as more customers move to digital services, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. T…
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Abu Dhabi opens world’s first digital courtroom
DUBAI: An online platform where both plaintiffs and respondents can settle disputes without going to an actual court has been launched in Abu Dhabi, UAE state-news agency WAM reported. The digital pla…
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Abu Dhabi’s original urban block, Al Hosn, opens to the public
ABU DHABI.-The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi opened Al Hosn to the public on Friday 7 December 2018. Al Hosn is Abu Dhabi’s original urban block, comprising four interrelated component…
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Dubai Cares’ programme in Kenya harnesses power of technology to boost learning outcomes
DUBAI, 9th December, 2018 (WAM) — A Dubai Cares delegation, led by Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has visited Kenya …
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AI and blockchain-powered fitness programmes headed to Dubai
A pair of Dubai-based fitness and technology companies have teamed up to offer what they are billing as the region’s first artificial intelligence and blockchain-powered fitness programmes and facilit…
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Dubai Cares’ programme in Kenya harnesses power of technology
DUBAI: A Dubai Cares delegation, led by Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has visited Kenya to monitor and evaluate the …
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New integrated payment system in UAE by 2020
The UAE will soon boast a new integrated payment system that builds on the foundation set by the eDirham system, and which is in line with the country’s digital transformation objectives. The Ministry …
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Dubai Islamic Bank Triumphs at Islamic Business and Finance Awards 2018
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic Bank in the UAE, has once again dominated the Islamic Business and Finance Awards, collecting five major accolades at the prestigious industry event. The …
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Dubai’s most outrageous open-air market sells only gold and has a $3 million, 141-pound gold ring
If you were to listen to most travel guides on Dubai, you’d think the desert city materialized out of the air a decade ago. The city exploded in prosperity after United Arab Emirates discovered oil in …
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Sharjah announces 600 jobs in Dh25.7b budget for 2019
our goal is for all of Sharjah’s residents to enjoy a comfortable life,” he said. Dubai is getting these stunning $23 million floating villas that can withstand flooding (Provided by Business Insider) …
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As the liquidity tide recedes, will investors need a different boat?
Image Credit: Dubai: Alternative investments can include a variety of investment vehicles, such as private equity, real estate, commodities, hedge funds and even ‘liquid alternative mutual funds’.
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Abu Dhabi Wins Bid to Host United Nations Industrial Development Organization General Conference in 2019
Abu Dhabi has officially been selected to host the 2019 United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) General Conference (GC), the organisation’s supreme policy-making organ which …
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Abu Dhabi Wins Bid To Host UNIDO General Conference In 2019
Abu Dhabi has officially been selected to host the 2019 United Nations Industrial Development Organisation, UNIDO, General Conference, the organisation’s supreme policy-making organ which convenes eve…
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The Abu Dhabi Edition: Ian Schrager’s slick new eco hotel
Abu Dhabi is the ‘mini big’ city you can tackle in a couple of nights – a brilliant gateway to the Middle East, Asia and India that’s worth more than an airport transfer. You might venture there for b…
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Dubai’s Floating Carrefour Supermarkets to Serve Boats, Yachts
Dubai’s retail explosion is extending out to sea. Majid Al Futtaim Holding LLC, the Middle East operator of Carrefour SA stores, has created sail-through supermarkets to cater to customers on yachts, …
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