Defence and security specialist Kirintec is teaming up with IGG to exhibit a brand new product and BLADE 5 at the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi. The event takes place biennially and will be staged at the National …
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Turkey, UAE to strengthen economic ties, says envoy
Turkey’s ambassador to Abu Dhabi says Turkish and UAE officials will hold 2-day meeting in Ankara to boost economic ties Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek and the United Arab Emirates’ economy minister, Sultan Al-Mansouri, will co-chair a meeting of the …
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Nine days late, Syrians make it to new home in Pennsylvania
Mr. Dent said his office insisted they fly out of Abu Dhabi because it’s one of America’s 15 pre … “Thank you for wanting to come here,” Mr. Wolf replied. During a quick news conference, Mr. Wolf said that he, like many Americans, came from …
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UAE study: Rise of social media enables better policymaking but privacy concerns remain
DUBAI // The continuing rise of social media offers good opportunities for better policymaking, but privacy concerns and misuse of data still pose a challenge to governments and businesses, a recent study suggests. Almost 40 per cent of people in the Arab …
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Middle East-based Emirates NBD launches mobile app-based bank
“With this new launch, the bank further builds on its role as a leader in providing smart banking services in the UAE,” said Suvo Sarkar, group head of retail banking and wealth management at Emirates NBD. “Liv. offers customers a unique experience …
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Emirates NBD adds digital signatures for authentication, fingerprint-enabled bank app
Emirates NBD has introduced a biometric signature option for customers, as well as launched a new fingerprint-secured banking app aimed at millennial customers, according to a report by CPI Financial. The UAE bank has implemented instant digital …
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UAE offers road map for other countries to combat extremism
Dubai: The UAE’s model of tolerance and non-discrimination is an ideal example for other countries facing extremism and hatred to follow, says a top UAE human rights official. In a region rocked by tensions, the UAE is ready to help Arab countries track …
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Nobel gems in physics on show in Dubai
Highlights from the opening of Nobel Museum in Dubai’s Children City. Doctor Olov Amelin, Director of the Nobel Museum in Sweden talks to Gulf News. (Video by: Sajila Saseendran/Gulf News) Launched by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation (MBRF …
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Tesla Steps On UAE Market
Tesla is expanding its operations in the UAE, according to an email sent by the company to owners of its cars, inviting them to the event. The Emirati business – the first Tesla foray in the MENA region – will be based in Dubai, with the official …
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Al Jazira reply to UAE coach regarding their stadium's condition
Al Jazira weren’t thrilled with the UAE national team coach comments regarding their stadium, and they released the following statement Emirati top flight league leaders, Al Jazira, released a statement affirming that the club’s stadium, Mohammed Bin …
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Bloom quadruples property sales volume in 2016
The Abu Dhabi-based company capitalised on its solid credentials in the real estate market as a trusted master developer of high-quality properties – with the completion ahead of schedule and delivery of several significant projects that registered a high …
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Cityscape Abu Dhabi returns with clear message from developers: now is the time to invest
Property developers line up to capitalise on optimistic sentiment for 2017 UAE Real Estage photo caption: Cityscape Abu Dhabi has announced that more than 90% of show floor has already sold, as it prepares for buoyant return from 18-20 April at the Abu …
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Abu Dhabi's developers finally start thinking mid-market
Dubai: There might be some respite for Abu Dhabi’s luxury-leaning residential property market after all — more developers are now “evaluating” whether to go in for mid-market offerings. Unlike at any point in the recent past, the market …
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Revealed: Top recipient of UAE remittances
repeat business and a very strong network of agent partners across all our core markets.” The company predicted that remittances will continue to grow this year. According to the World Bank data, the UAE is the third-largest outward remittance market in …
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What will Virgin Mobile’s entry mean for the UAE telecom market?
Speaking to reporters, Sultan asserted that the launch of Virgin Mobile is “fully compliant with the current regulatory framework” in the UAE. “Nothing prevents us from launching another brand within our business,” he said. According to IDC …
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PMI shows UAE non-oil business growth at six-month high in January
The UAE’s non-oil business activity rose to a six-month high last month, thanks to a rise in new orders, higher output and improved demand from overseas, according to the latest data from Emirates NBD. The Emirates NBD/IHS Markit purchasing managers …
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Dubai Chamber launches second smartpreneur competition
He said that the competition is open to all entrepreneurs based in the UAE whose entries will be critiqued by a high-level judging panel. Participants are required to submit their business ideas in line with the Smart Dubai dimensions that include smart …
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