Over 150 projects from the UAE are expected to be presented at Seeds for the Future, each with the potential to be selected for incubation. The initiative aims to develop Information and Communication Technology (ICT) talent among Emirati students who will …
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UAE’s Indian businessmen fancy their movie chances
DUBAI: Dr B.R. Shetty sure likes the sound of “100 … “But one will need to know the rules of doing business in films well — if not, all those dreams of making money can easily get burnt. It’s certainly not like the jewellery business …
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Employment outlook in UAE to improve this year, say recruitment specialists
Dubai: If you’re looking for better employment opportunities this year, you may have a better shot at landing a job in 2018 compared to a year ago. This is because, with the introduction of value-added tax (VAT), improving business conditions, and as …
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Watch: Dubai’s newest project to look forward in 2018
Dubai: The year 2018 already saw the opening of two of Dubai’s major attractions – the Dubai Safari and the Dubai Frame – and residents have still one more big project to look forward to. The Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Library, which is set to cost …
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Careem signs up to deliver Virgin Mobile UAE SIMs
Virgin Mobile UAE has partnered with ride-hailing app Careem in a bid to deliver SIM cards to the homes of customers, eventually in less than half an hour, the company announced on Sunday. According to Virgin Mobile UAE, the integration of its app with …
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Effects of VAT on individuals minimal: Ministry of Finance
DUBAI: The Ministry of Finance stated that adopting value-added tax (VAT) in the UAE will have a positive effect on its development and competitiveness — and will contribute to building a sustainable knowledge-based economy for future generations …
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Non-Muslim expats: How to get a will for assets in the UAE
If you do not have a will, the UAE Law of Inheritance will be applied on your assets after your demise; and can even affect the guardianship of your children if they are in the minor age group. As a non-Muslim expat in the UAE, you may already have a will …
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Dubai Property Festival
The Dubai Land Department, DLD, has announced the launch of Dubai Property Festival, DPF, a three-day sales and purchase event to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 9th to 11th April, coinciding with a series of events in Dubai aimed at …
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Dubai Land Department to hold three-day property show in April
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced plans to host a three-day property show in the emirate in the second quarter of this year. Set to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 9-11 April, Dubai Property Festival (DPF) will be a sales and …
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Hedge Funds’ Indian Revenge, by Way of Singapore
The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange recently expanded its own … could make them an attractive proposition for heavy users of these products — India-focused hedge funds. Besides, unlike with Nifty futures, which are licensed from India’s National …
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Survey finds 40% of residents plan to buy UAE property in 2018
Up to 40% of the UAE’s residents plan to invest in property within the country this year, a recently released study has revealed. The annual YouGov survey, conducted by IP Global, found that property remains the preferred investment asset of UAE residents.
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From February 4: Certificate of good conduct must for UAE work visa applicants
a UAE government body has announced. The new rule will take effect from February 4, 2018. The official news agency WAM reported on Monday that the UAE Coordination Committee approved a Cabinet Resolution issued in 2017 stipulating that expatriates who …
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Aramco invites bankers to discuss IPO
LONDON/DUBAI: Saudi Aramco has invited banks pitching for roles in … The meetings are an indication that preparations for a 2018 initial public offering, which could be the biggest IPO in history, are progressing despite market speculation it could …
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UAE Central Bank says coin availability is ‘sufficient’
Dubai: The Central Bank of the UAE on Monday said the amount of coins available in the market as “sufficient” amid complaints from consumers about exact change following the roll-out of Value-Added Tax (VAT). In a statement, the Central Bank said that …
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Young Arab business leaders honoured
Dubai: The Mohammad Bin Rashid Award for Young Business Leaders ceremony honoured exceptional young businesspeople in the UAE and Arab world on Monday. The awards were presented to the winners by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum …
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Emirates offers special fares for economy, business class flyers
Tickets for North and South America cost as low as Dh3,535. All-inclusive business class fares from Dubai start at Dh2,595 to South Asian destinations, Dh2,895 to Middle East destinations, Dh5,295 to Africa, Dh8,095 to Asia Pacific, Dh10,305 to Europe and …
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Copthorne Hotel Dubai Celebrates 10 Years of Hospitality
“In an industry where outstanding service has always been a key success factor, Copthorne Hotel Dubai is proud to have accomplished a decade of success. We have surpassed all expectations in terms of business, hotel positioning and service standards and …
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