… between the UAE and Switzerland are robust and Swiss foreign investment in the UAE amounts to $20 billion (Dh73.46 billion), the European country’s visiting finance minister said in Abu Dhabi. “The UAE is one of the most important economic …
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UAE prevents 34 cyberattacks against government, private sector in January
DUBAI: The UAE managed to prevent 34 attempts by cyber criminals to attack government and private sector entities last month, the Telecommunications Regulations Authority (TRA) said on Monday. This number was significantly lower than the 136 incidents …
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Nine in 10 UAE companies to hire this year – survey
Business management (29 per cent), commerce (28 per cent … A total of 1,883 respondents in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan,and Pakistan …
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Abu Dhabi Tour: The top contenders
The Abu Dhabi Tour, the only UCI World Tour in the Middle East (21-25 Feb), has drawn the best of the world of cycling with a decorated line-up that includes cycling legend Mark Cavendish, last year’s champion Rui Costa, Giro d’Italia winner Tom Dumoulin …
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UAE millennials seek parental advice on YouTube
In the UAE, the most popular video categories among millennials, in order of highest watchtime, are Arts and Entertainment, Sports, News and Politics, Food and Cooking, Education and Self-Help. The research also indicates that YouTube, at 97 per cent …
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Top mural artists coming to Dubai Canvas
Dubai: The organising committee of Dubai Canvas has invited four of the “world’s best” mural artists to showcase their creations at the 2018 edition of the annual public art festival. Leading mural artists participating in the festival include …
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Cyber attacks in the UAE see huge drop in January
A total of 34 cyber attacks against government and private sector entities in the UAE were foiled by the Telecommunications Regulations Authority (TRA) during January. The number represented a massive drop compared to the 136 foiled attacks in the same …
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Dubai’s External Food Trade Reached Dh70.2 Billion in 2017: Dubai Customs
“We facilitate the business by introducing the latest and best services in clearing cargo to help a better trade flow of food products from and into the country. Dubai has become an essential trade corridor for foodstuffs in the region, owing to its …
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Dubai Investments’ University of Balamand to open UAE campus
Dubai Investments has announced its Lebanese education subsidiary University of Balamand will open its first UAE campus later this year. The Dubai Investments Park-based facility will be spread across 75,000 square feet at DI House and is the university …
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Emirates plans new Auckland-Bali-Dubai flights
From June 14 2018, the new Dubai-Bali-Auckland service will run daily using a three-class Boeing 777 aircraft, offering eight private suites in first class: AusBT review: Emirates Boeing 777 first class Behind that, a 42-seat business class cabin …
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Dubai Investments unveils University of Balamand in Dubai
Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced that the University of Balamand in Dubai [UOBD], its wholly-owned subsidiary, is set to open its first UAE campus in Dubai …
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The financial lessons I’ve learnt after a decade in the UAE
Don’t get me wrong, I’ve done pretty well after almost a decade in the UAE. I have savings I could have only dreamed of before arriving, travelled to almost 40 countries, compiled a priceless memory bank of experiences and made the dearest of friends.
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Dubai’s Emirates NBD said to plan bid for Turkey’s Denizbank
Dubai’s biggest bank is evaluating an offer for Denizbank, the people said, asking not to be identified because the talks are private. It could take several months before Sberbank decides whether or not to sell, they said. Emirates NBD last month said it …
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Dubai Islamic Bank : DED and DIB ‘Consumer Card’ recognized by Visa for successful card program
The award acknowledges DED-DIB Consumer Card’s incredible success and cements the bank’s leading position in the Financial Sector The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, and Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE …
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Dubai Islamic Bank : Visa recognises DED and DIB’s first government co-branded consumer card
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, and Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, announced today Visa’s recognition for their co-branded Consumer Card and for it being the first government co-branded consumer card …
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FAB Launches ‘Payit, UAE’s First Fully-featured Digital Wallet
In support of the UAE’s goal to become a cashless economy, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, has launched ‘payit’, the country’s first fully-featured digital wallet.
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Dubai school suspends teacher after child sex case in US
According to ABC Action News in the US, Ball — said to be a music teacher — was arrested by US Marshals, who said he paid $5,000 (around Dh18,300) to fly from Dubai to Florida to have sex with a seven-year-old. ABC Action News reported that the …
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