Dubai: Dubai Municipality has launched an innovative waste collection … director of Waste Management Department, told Gulf News. The fully sealed fibre bins have compartments for general waste and recyclable materials. “The bins are very neat and …
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Dubai unveils the Wastenizer to turn waste into energy
Dubai Municipality has revealed plans for a groundbreaking “Wastenizer” project, which transports and processes waste to generate energy. The proposal has been drawn up for the Dubai 10X Initiative which seeks to place Dubai Government entities 10 …
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Dubai Cares volunteers refurbish Sharjah school
Sharjah: Dubai Cares, part of Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, held the first edition of its Volunteer Emirates 2018 in support of The National Charity School in Al Falaj, Sharjah. The initiative brought together 100 UAE-based volunteers …
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Tuberculosis awareness initiatives across UAE till March 31
Dubai: The Ministry of Health and Prevention organised an awareness event to mark World Tuberculosis Day on Saturday, under the slogan ‘We need leaders to create a world free from tuberculosis’. The event was held to create awareness about the …
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UAE bank to open branches in Saudi Arabia
LONDON: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest lender, is poised to establish a commercial banking business in the Kingdom after being granted a license by the Saudi Arabia Monetary Authority (SAMA). FAB will be able to open up to three branches …
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New Dubai property deals inspired by football transfers
Football stars like Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale and Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas have helped inspire a new move in Dubai real estate to settle the nerves of anxious sellers and buyers. The new All Weather transactional structure introduced by fäm Properties …
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Revealed: UAE listed firms pay out $9bn in 2017 dividends
The 2017 cash dividends paid out by 62 companies listed on the Abu Dhabi and Dubai bourses amounted to AED33.1 billion ($9 billion), according to the latest official figures. The banking sector continued to have the lion’s share of cash distributions …
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Dubai developer says JLT project on track for 2019 completion
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UAE-backed militia deports Yemenis from southern Yemen
Nearly two dozen Yemenis have said they were beaten, tortured and arbitrarily held by militias affiliated with the United Arab Emirates in southern Yemen, then dumped hundreds of kilometres away in areas rife with violence and warned to never return.
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Abu Dhabi police activate National Early Warning System
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have activated a new National Early Warning System, which sends awareness e-messages to motorists urging caution ahead of inclement weather and road pile-ups. The messages aim to alert drivers on highways and those living in …
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Pakistanis in UAE celebrate their National Day
Dubai: Education is the basis for transforming Pakistan into a leading nation in the world, Pakistani expats heard as they celebrated the 78th Pakistan National Day in Dubai on Friday. The comment came during a celebration at the consulate general of …
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Dubai Investments to launch new Islamic bank
Dubai Investments has announced plans to lead a consortium of investors to launch Arkan Bank, a wholesale Islamic financial institution with an initial paid-up capital of $100 million. The authorised share capital of Arkan Bank will be $500 million.
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Thick fog envelops parts of the UAE
On Thursday, NCM posted videos on its Instagram account of heavy morning fog affecting roads in Abu Dhabi along with several warnings of fog formation in various parts of the UAE. These conditions will continue into Friday, with a slight rise in …
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Dubai World Cup Update
Joel Rosario, who was aboard for his dominant win in last year’s $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen sponsored by Gulf News, was back in the irons for the final serious move of his preparation. The Chad Summers-trained son of Posse lands in Dubai late on …
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Start-up advice: How to prepare your business for sale
Nathan Banks, managing partner of UAE-based law firm Banks Legal, explains key factors to keep in mind to maximise your return on investment when selling your business: 1. Licensing, permits and approvals: It is important to regularly review your business …
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Air to water technology launches commercial ops in the UAE
A pioneering technology that provides a cost-effective and sustainable source of mineralised drinking water by harnessing the humidity from the air has been officially launched commercially in the Middle East. Veragon Water Solutions air-to-water system …
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UAE adviser lobbied Trump to oust Tillerson: NYT
New York Times reveals how George Nader and Elliot Broidy influenced Trump for interests of Saudi Arabia and UAE. George Nader, a political adviser to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), worked for over a year to transform one of the largest donors to Donald …
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