Since the first ever World Expo over 150 years ago, the events have been ‘wowing’ visitors every five years or so by showcasing the latest and greatest feats of human ingenuity. However …
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CEO appointed to oversee $544m Sharjah Sustainable City project
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the appointment of Yousef AlMutawa as the CEO of the $544 million Sharjah Sustainable City project. Launched in March by Dr Sheikh …
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Dubai’s Economic Hopes Flying High at Cost of Huge Discounting
Subscribe via Pocket Cast or iTunes. Dubai’s latest growth spurt is coming with a sharp discount. Business conditions in the emirate’s non-oil private sector improved at the fastest rate in over four …
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Is UAE leading the way for concentrated solar power in the Gulf?
Last month, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) published a report on a renewable energy “roadmap to 2050”. The report highlighted the possibility that by 2050, about 86 per cent of the …
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Dubai property market sees ‘healthy’ off-plan deals balance in Q1
Thirteen Dubai commercial property deals worth more than AED100 million ($27 million) each were reported during the first four months of 2019, according to new research. Property Finder, the UAE-based …
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Sky News Arabia launches first virtual reality studios in Dubai
Sky News Arabia has announced its biggest enhancements since the 2012 launch of the channel, with its first virtual reality studios in Dubai. The broadcaster has revealed a new programming line-up, …
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Dubai Chamber seminar sheds light on Dubai volunteering law
Dr. Belaid Rettab, Senior Director, Economic Research and Sustainable Business Development Sector, Dubai Chamber, said there has been heightened interest and more participation in volunteering …
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Over 457,000 Dubai motorists benefit from new traffic fine discounts
Dubai Police said the discount is being offered to reduce the financial burden on motorists and also encourage them to adhere to traffic regulations, state news agency WAM reported. Major General …
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Saudi sovereign fund invests indirectly in Arabian Centers IPO: sources
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF … although the investment represents strong government support for the IPO, a second source told Reuters. The IPO of Arabian Centers, …
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Saudi sovereign fund invests indirectly in Arabian Centres IPO -sources
DUBAI, May 10 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund … although the investment represents strong government support for the IPO, a second source told Reuters. The IPO of Arabian Centres, …
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As the world tiptoes towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Dubai is embracing AI
The UAE, I am proud to say, has long led the region in terms of embracing and deploying emerging technologies across the nation. In October 2017, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime …
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Winnow, Emaar Hospitality Group first to bring cutting-edge A.I. technology into UAE kitchen
(MENAFN – Dubai PR Network) Ground-breaking initiative in collaboration with Ministry of Climate Change and Environment leverages A.I. technology to reduce food waste by 72 per cent – or 250,000 …
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Baker Hughes to deploy motor oil-monitoring technology on fleet of ships in Dubai
The average car uses five liters of motor oil but a tanker ship can use up to 6,000 liters. Houston oilfield service company Baker Hughes has entered into a deal to deploy new Internet of Things …
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Digitizing travel: Say goodbye to long queues at UAE airports
Soon, you might not even need your passport to travel. This will be possible because the UAE is implementing new technology that will allow travelers to enjoy a seamless airport experience. Some of …
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Indo–UAE Business & Social Forum 2018–19
Indo–UAE Business & Social Forum 2018–19 & 5th Edition – World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2018–19 held at J W Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai on 1st May 2019 was a magnificent event highlighted by the …
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UAE and Uzbekistan activate strategic partnership agreement
The UAE has held a leading position in the Arab world for ease of doing business over the past six years. Drawing on the country’s successful experience, His Excellency Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Director …
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Dubai recruitment exec unfazed by construction, travel jobs slump
executive director at Dubai-based recruitment firm Nadia Global Group, said replacement hires rather than new hires were being seen in construction while he added that local airlines have shed jobs …
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