Dubai – According to several studies, the majority of the youth in the UAE prefer to work in the public sector, with higher pay and shorter hours listed as the main reasons. Recruiter Judy Goddard, Founder and CEO of The Brave Ones, told Gulf News that …
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Dubai Car-Free Day on February 5
Dubai: Dubai will observe the 8th Car Free Day on February 5 … Free Days which will help create better awareness,” he said in reply to a question by Gulf News on not announcing two separate days of Car Free Day like last year. In 2016, the Jebel Ali …
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UAE is role model of inter-faith tolerance: Nahyan
ABU DHABI: Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, has noted that the UAE has become a role model for inter-faith tolerance and coexistence among religions. He added that the country has a wise leadership …
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UAE’s first nuclear plant is 75 per cent complete
Abu Dhabi: Construction work on the UAE’s first nuclear power plant is now more than 75 per cent complete, the state-run Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) said on Saturday. Rising from the desert sands in the eastern part of Abu Dhabi emirate …
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375,000 Abu Dhabi students head back to school on Sunday
Abu Dhabi: More than 375,000 public and private school students will start Term 2 on Sunday after a three-week mid-break, announced the Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec). Adec will also announce the results of the secondary school exams on Tuesday.
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Abu Dhabi levies fee on expat tenants to boost revenues
ABU DHABI Jan 5 The emirate of Abu Dhabi has imposed a fee on expatriates renting homes there as it seeks to increase state revenues that have fallen due to low crude prices. The municipal fee, equivalent to 3 percent of a tenant’s annual rent, will take …
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UAE gold: Prices unswayed by import duty changes
Dubai: The UAE jewellery retailers will not rush to revise prices … retailers to pass on their higher cost of acquiring jewellery to their consumers. Gulf News spoke to multiple retailers, who said they will try and absorb as much of this as possible.
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Kayakers reach UAE on expedition from Kuwait
Abu Dhabi: Kayakers who set off from Kuwait reached the shores of Abu Dhabi on Wednesday as part of an expedition to raise awareness of protecting the marine environment. The team of three kayakers — Kayak4Kuwait — began their journey from the coast of …
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For UAE’s women-owned business, possibilities are within reach
Setting up a successful business and working for yourself is the dream career for many, but a combination of innovation, vision, organisation and trusting your instinct is what makes a successful entrepreneur. Women in the UAE are leading entrepreneurship …
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Business Interruption Insurance Dubai by AFIA Insurance
When insuring for a loss, it is most important to think about the risks of the resulting consequential loss. We can design our policies to accurately insure the business against loss of gross income or profits and commissions if preferred. Whilst the …
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Business Interruption Insurance Dubai by Fidelity Insurance Services LLC
Fidelity Insurance Services LLC – Fidelity Insurance Services is an independent insurance broker headquartered in Dubai with over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. Our team of professionals carry extensive experience in the industry and …
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Here’s how Dubai plans to be the centre of the world tomorrow…
Dubai continues to put its money where its mouth is in order to be at the forefront of business and innovation in the future. Our world is changing. We all know that. In fact, it’s widely acknowledged that we are going through a fourth industrial revolution.
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Money resolutions for UAE expats to get richer
Dubai: Every New Year, a lot of people resolve to get wealthier … But you need to orient yourself first and learn how it works. “Like any other business or activity, you need education, practice and experience to excel and succeed. Online trading is …
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UAE President leaves country on private visit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan left the country today on a private visit, state news agency WAM has announced. The length of the visit and the location was not disclosed. Sheikh Khalifa previously left the country for a …
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UAE issues regulations on online payments
The UAE Central Bank on Wednesday issued new regulations for “stored value digital payments”. In a statement the central bank said that the rules were finalised after an extensive consultation process over many months with the relevant stakeholders.
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UAE has world's safest airlines
UAE carriers continued to demonstrate their focus on excellence and flight safety, with both Emirates airline and Etihad Airways listed among the Top 10 safest airlines in the world. The Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre (Jacdec) recently released …
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UAE, UK outline cultural exchange programme in 2017
… Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and the Prince of Wales. Robin Mason, Pro-Vice-Chancellor International of University of Birmingham, told Gulf News that as one of the key partners, the university will help …
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