Dubai: The extradition of suspects wanted in criminal cases to their home countries by Dubai Police rose by 108 per cent in the first quarter of the year, a senior police official said. Major-General Khalil Ebrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief …
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Abu Dhabi students score Man City trip after acing health goals
Abu Dhabi: Five students from Abu Dhabi have won a trip to watch Manchester City FC (MCFC) play in the English Premier League after being named Healthpoint Heroes. The youngsters were among more than 840 pupils from 10 schools in the capital who took part …
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UAE’s first double-lung transplant a success
As reported by Gulf News, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, the country’s first multi-organ transplant centre, performed the UAE’s first lung transplant in February 2018, giving a 53-year-old Emirati patient a new lease of life with one lung taken from a …
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Etihad to loan pilots to competing UAE airline Emirates
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Long-haul airline Etihad Airways will loan pilots to competing Dubai-based carrier Emirates under a new program, officials acknowledged Sunday, marking a rare co-operation between the two state-owned carriers who operate …
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JPMorgan to sell stake in Saudi Arabia bank for $203m
Dubai: JPMorgan Chase & Co plans to sell its stake in Saudi Investment Bank back to the Riyadh-based lender at a 24 per cent discount as it exits non-core holdings globally. Saudi Investment Bank signed an agreement to buy the 7.5 per cent stake …
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UAE to set up a Fatwa Council
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet has approved a resolution, setting up the UAE Fatwa Council under the chairmanship of Abdullah Bin Beeh. The council aims to coordinate the issuance of fatwas and to unify its reference as well as to regulate its affairs and …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | Etihad to loan pilots to competing UAE airline Emirates
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Long-haul airline Etihad Airways will loan pilots to competing Dubai-based carrier Emirates under a new program, officials acknowledged Sunday, marking a rare cooperation between the two state-owned carriers who operate …
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UAE Visas: A Fresh Wind is Blowing
Sweeping changes in labour and visa rules recently by this country have come as a boon to Indian workers and will also spur tourism, retail and the property market Every now and then, UAE authorities launch an initiative to clear the country of illegals.
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How to manage an overseas property investment
Toby Johncox, principle representative at property specialist Enness Dubai, says if you are lucky enough to find good tenants, appreciate them. “Look after them and they will look after you. I let a property in the UK and check in with my tenant every …
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UAE, Kuwait most vulnerable for cyberattacks in the Gulf
Dubai: The UAE and Kuwait are among the most vulnerable for cyberattacks among the Gulf Cooperation Council Council countries in the first quarter, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Trend Micro. Both these countries are rated first and second in …
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UAE plans to invest $75 billion in India, says nation’s foreign minister
It shows the UAE’s desire for its relationship with India to be multifaceted: not only political but also one steeped in strong economic, cultural, and technological ties. I hope to engage the business community in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai …
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UAE Cabinet issues new rules to regulate dairy, beverage products
The UAE has issued two new resolutions to regulate dairy and beverage products in the country. The new rules were issued by UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The first resolution, which will monitor milk and dairy …
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UAE to establish embassy in Maldives
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decree to establish an embassy in the Maldives. The embassy will be headquartered in Male, the capital of the island country, official news agency WAM reported. The UAE shares strong ties with …
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A Framework For The Future: Why The UAE’s Free Zones Are Due For A Reinvention
… UAE Cabinet announcement around 100% foreign ownership for UAE companies though, an existential risk is posed for this key contributor of the national economy: can they continue with business as usual via a real estate-driven and regulatory …
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UAE, Russia sign bilateral agreements on civil industries
Lastly, the UAE ratified an agreement on mutual administrative cooperation on customers matters with Tajikistan. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to …
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UAE says ready to back efforts for peaceful Yemen rebel pullout
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Surgeons perform double-lung transplant in UAE
Multidisciplinary teams of surgeons at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of Mubadala’s network of healthcare providers, have performed three transplant surgeries from a deceased donor on the same day, including the UAE’s first double-lung transplant.
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