UAE residents can now reap the benefits of more flexible WiFi options across more locations than ever before with WiFi UAE, according to telecom operator du. du said it is revamping its WiFi UAE pricing options to suit the needs of different profile users …
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UAE’s economic growth projected to pick up pace in 2018
Annual growth in deposits remained strong at 4.1 per cent in December 2017. The UAE Central Bank’s latest credit sentiment survey showed a marginal increase in business loans, mainly attributable to the strengthening in demand in Dubai. On the other hand …
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Now, pay Dh10 for high-speed WiFi in UAE
Dubai: UAE telecom operator du is revising its WiFi package … Jihad Tayara, vice president for business development and partnerships at du clarified that their free WiFi will continue to offer “reliable internet connection” and will not be affected …
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Dubai Islamic Bank boosts emirate’s sukuk listings to over $53bn
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has celebrating the listing of a $1 billion sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. The listing is the first benchmark dollar-denominated sukuk from a GCC issuer in 2018 and provides significant support for the …
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Abu Dhabi Tour organisers blame automatic brake sensor for Cavendish crash
Cavendish was one of five to crash when the peloton slowed behind the lead car on stage 1 of the Abu Dhabi Tour, and although he remounted and re-joined the peloton, he was forced to abandon with a suspected concussion and whiplash. “I didn’t see it happen …
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UAE to plug in first nuclear power station this year
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is due to commission the Arab world’s first nuclear power station this year, while the remaining three reactors will go critical by 2020. The Barakah plant’s four reactors are expected to supply up to 25 per cent of the UAE’s …
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Dubai Customs launches innovation hub
Dubai: Dubai Customs inaugurated a number of new innovative … Another iniatiative being launched during the event is the News Wallet, which helps regulate and ease flow of PCFC news to the media. All PCFC entities can update information about their …
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WiFi UAE Launches New Packages For Users To Enjoy High-Speed Premium WiFi
UAE residents can now reap the benefits of more flexible WiFi options across more locations than ever before with WiFi UAE. du is revamping its WiFi UAE pricing options to suit the needs of different profile users in a wide variety of locations, continuing …
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Areas in UAE to see light showers over weekend
Dubai: Various parts of the UAE will see a slight change in the weather as forecasters expect light rain to fall across the northern and coastal areas. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said that the weather on Thursday will first rise slightly …
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Foreign bank ordered to pay €700,000 to local company
Dubai: A foreign bank branch will have to pay €700,000 plus an appropriate amount of compensation to a local company for its malpractice in processing the plaintiff’s letter of credit. The case was recently resolved by the Expertise and Dispute …
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Jumeirah Village Circle, Masdar City among most popular in UAE
The eco-city’s residential searches tripled in 2017, proving the green movement is gaining momentum. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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UAE Ministry of Finance Launches a Series of Initiatives to Mark UAE Innovation Month
As part of its efforts to strengthen the country’s position as a global hub for innovation, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) launches a series of initiatives and activities to mark the ‘UAE Innovation Month 2018’. Some of the Ministry’s most notable …
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UAE- Finance House extends branch network
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Abu Dhabi – Finance House, which is listed on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, announced the opening of its new branch in Mussafah industrial area, Abu Dhabi. The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Khalil Mohammed …
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Top-seeded Svitolina beats Wang to reach Dubai quarters
Defending champion Elina Svitolina needed more than two hours to overcome Qiang Wang 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 Wednesday and reach the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships. However, French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko’s slumped to her sixth loss in nine matches …
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Kristoff wins stage 1 of Abu Dhabi, concussion for Cavendish: Daily News Digest
Mark Cavendish started the Abu Dhabi Tour with high intentions due to his ambassador position with the race, but found himself on the deck even before the end of the neutral zone. What looked like a sudden deceleration of the lead car caused several riders …
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Hamdan Bin Rashid receives Azeri finance minister
Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, received on Tuesday evening Samer Sherifov, Minister of Finance of Azerbaijan. Shaikh Hamdan and the visiting minister exchanged a number of financial issues and means …
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Hyperloop pod set for global premiere in Dubai
Dubai: Hyperloop, a subsonic commuter tubes system capable of shuttling passengers in a travel pod from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes at theoretical speeds of up to 1,200km/h, will be globally premiered for the first time on Thursday at City Walk 2 …
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