In its third edition, “Morocco in Abu Dhabi” has achieved an unprecedented turnout, with a total of 13,000 visitors in 10 days from all over the country, giving them a great opportunity to learn about Morocco’s rich cultural heritage in all its forms …
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Etisalat launches whole-home wi-fi service in UAE
Etisalat has announced the launch of the UAE’s first home wi-fi designed to deliver super-fast, reliable, and non-stop connectivity when deployed in every room. Etisalat’s new wi-fi service called “HomeZone” creates a strong, reliable signal to …
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UAE companies may raise Dh33 billion from IPOs
The initial public offering (IPO) market looks pretty strong as the UAE companies are projected to raise up to $9 billion (Dh33 billion) this year, which could see 2018 as a landmark year for the UAE financial markets, industry analysts have said.
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UAE pharma giant posts $350m sales in ‘challenging’ market
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AI-assisted programmes to tackle crime in Dubai
According to Maj Gen Al Mansouri, this is good news for public safety, as it helps police and first responders more easily to spot crimes and accidents and also has a range of scientific and industrial applications. “Many sites in Dubai operate …
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Dubai’s DEWA awards $348m contracts for new substations
The new 400/132kV substations will add to DEWA’s existing 21,400/132kV substations, it said. 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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Sharjah launches training for local tour guides
Russian, Chinese, Spanish, French and Italian—giving them the advantage of introducing Sharjah’s history and culture to tourists, in line with the objectives of Sharjah Tourism Vision to attract 10 million tourists by 2021. – TradeArabia News Service
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Abu Dhabi To Host First-Ever Green Business Summit 2018
The Economist Events, part of the global English-language weekly newspaper The Economist, is hosting the firstever Green Business Summit in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday, April 17th, 2018. The Summit will focus on the …
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Dubai Marina knocked off top spot for apartment rentals
The most popular area for renting an apartment in February in Dubai was Dubai Silicon Oasis, overtaking Dubai Marina, according to real estate portal Bayut.com. Bayut said the property market in Dubai showed stability in February, with the greatest price …
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Global education forum begins in Dubai
Dubai: Educationists, thought leaders and celebrities are in Dubai for the sixth annual Global Education and Skills Forum (GESF), which started today. Organised by the Varkey Foundation, the forum is a major private sector initiative that contributes to …
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UAE mulls law to ramp up solar rooftop for homes
The UAE continues to explore new innovations to find avenues that are sustainable, low-cost and energy efficient in removing salinity from water. Suhail Mohammad Faraj Al Mazroui, Minister of Energy and Industry, told members of the Federal National …
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Celebrating innovation with Dubai Quality Group’s Fatma Buti Al Mheiri
“We were established as a non-profit organisation by Dubai Economy in 1994 to develop and promote quality and business excellence practices in the UAE. The group underwent an expansive journey when it aligned its vision, mission and strategy with the UAE …
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Saudi Aramco said to get cool response on IPO from US investors
Preliminary meetings with investors have pitched the IPO as a bond-like security … 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 to train Somaliland forces under military base deal
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will train Somaliland security forces as part of a deal to establish a military base in the semi-autonomous region, Somaliland’s president said on Thursday. UAE government officials could not immediately be reached for …
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Emaar inks deal for Dubai Marina automated parking project
MAG Robotic Investments has signed a contract with Emaar Properties to develop a fully automated parking facility on a build operate transfer (BOT) basis at Dubai Marina. MAG Robotic Investments said it has assigned MAG Royal Solutions to manage the new …
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Branching out: Commercial Bank of Dubai CEO Dr Bernd van Linder
When the Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) was created by an Emiri decree in 1969, the UAE was not yet an independent nation and Dubai was still very much a small Gulf port at the very beginning of its meteoric rise to become one of the world’s foremost …
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UAE players left ‘bitterly disappointed’ after Asia Rugby Championship withdrawal
UAE rugby performance manager Apollo Perelini. UAE rugby players have been left “bitterly disappointed” by the news that the country has withdrawn from the Asia Rugby Championship this summer – in a move which casts doubt on the very future of the …
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