The Ministry of Finance has clarified the details of Cabinet Decision No. (59) of 2017 on Designated Zones for the purposes of the Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax, explaining that Designated Zones are the areas that meet the …
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2018 will be the year oil markets become balanced, UAE oil minister says
Oil markets still have not completely balanced supply against demand yet but 2018 will be the year when they achieve this, United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) energy and industry minister said Thursday. Speaking to CNBC at the 9th Gulf Intelligence UAE Energy …
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REPORT: Hong Kong, London, and New York have been shortlisted for Saudi Aramco’s $2 trillion IPO
The shortlist means Tokyo, Singapore and Toronto are no longer in the running for what is likely to be the world’s biggest IPO. DUBAI/LONDON (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has shortlisted New York, London and Hong Kong – singly or in a combination of two or even …
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Man jailed in Dubai over angry WhatsApp message to dodgy car dealer
A BRIT working in Dubai was jailed there for moaning on WhatsApp about a second-hand car. Estate agent Yaseen Killick, 29, paid £6,000 ($AU10,000) for the VW Golf only for it to break down within hours, The Sun reports. He then discovered it was …
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Dubai’s Union Properties buys stake in Egyptian developer
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UAE says demand for .ae domain name exceeds targets in 2017
“The UAE e-presence online is an important indicator of the business sector confidence in the ability and credibility of the national domain among the targeted audience in the country.” Al Mesmar added: “The national domain enhances the investment …
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Top Indian scientist to join UAE space mission
Speaking to Gulf News later, Consul General of India in Dubai, Vipul, confirmed that the top space scientist in question is K. Radhakrishnan, who retired as chairman of the Indian space agency in 2014. Ranked among the world’s top 10 scientists in 2014 …
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Skype unblocked in UAE? What you should know
… successfully able to make calls from his Dubai phone to another Dubai phone, both on mobile data, another journalist was able make calls to India from his mobile phone while on WiFi connection. A third journalist was able to make a call to Australia …
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Yahsat, Tanaza partner to broaden WiFi service
UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat has partnered with Italian WiFi cloud management software provider Tanaza to leverage a WiFi management platform and expand service delivery, specifically access to WiFi hotspots. The two companies have committed to a …
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Yahsat and Tanaza Partner to Increase the number of Public WiFi Hotspots Globally
Yahsat, the UAE based satellite operator, announced today the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tanaza, the Italian Wi-Fi cloud management software provider. Under the terms of the MoU, Tanaza will provide Yahsat with a web platform to …
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Yep, Skype’s blocked in the UAE, what now?
In an earlier statement, UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA … If you subscribe to this service from your home’s Wi-Fi account, be it Etisalat’s eLife or du’s home services, note that all devices connected to the home Wi-Fi …
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ZAKK Air specialised headset for athletes launched in UAE
Designed by athletes, the most technically advanced wireless headset brings superior sound with secure and comfortable fit for all active lifestyles With a life of up to five hours, the ZAKK Air user can even run a marathon listening to music DUBAI …
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UAE Skype users complain of service disruption
Read: UAE blocks Skype amid internet calling uncertainty Service … a month for any device to make voice and video calls from a home Etisalat WiFi network. Neighbouring Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on video call services such as Skype in September but …
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UAE- Jio to acquire wireless assets of RCom
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJIL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, on Thursday announced signing of a “definitive agreement” for the acquisition of specified assets of Reliance Communications (RCom) and its affiliates. Consequent …
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Individuals can access VPNs in the UAE, with caution
Thanks— Etisalat UAE (@etisalat) December 30, 2017 Du and Etisalat have VPN packages that allow users to use mobile data and/or service-provider Wi-Fi to connect and make video/voice calls internationally as long as the required apps are available on …
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Dubai is getting these stunning $23 million floating villas that can withstand flooding
The buoyed islands will bob up and down with water levels so they won’t flood, Waterstudio founder Koen Olthuis told Business Insider … mile archipelago of over 300 artificial islands. Dubai-based developer wants to start building homes and hotels …
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Aramco securing cheap loans before IPO
DUBAI: Saudi Aramco is working to secure billions of dollars … Saudi Arabia’s push to ensure what could be the world’s biggest initial public offering (IPO) goes ahead in 2018, despite market speculation that sale plans might be delayed or even …
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