Business conditions in Dubai’s non-oil private sector economy continued to strengthen in February, at a similar rate to January, according to the latest Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker. Total busin…
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Dubai and Hong Kong forge stronger ties
Officials from the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council (HKTDC) have signed new agreements that will intensify investment and economic rela…
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Dubai’s DED issued 2,204 new licences in February 2019
Dubai: The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai, issued 2,204 new licences in February 2019, a growth of 37 per cent compared …
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Dubai SME backs over 4,000 entrepreneurs in 2018
He also mentioned that the Hamdan Innovation Incubator (Hi2) in Dubai SME served more than 38 start-ups from the UAE and across the GCC in 2018. Hi2 guides entrepreneurs through the idea development, …
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Dubai South free zones to offer freelance work permits
This new development reflects Dubai South and DACC’s commitment to help position the emirate as the most innovative business hub attuned to the modern needs of both companies and the workforce in line …
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Abu Dhabi slashes fees to boost tourism
In a bid to further boost tourism in Abu Dhabi, the emirate’s Department of Culture and Tourism cancelled one fee and reduced a few others. As part of the Abu Dhabi government’s accelerator programme …
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The Latest: Travel hub UAE suspends Boeing 737 Max 8, 9 jets
The General Civil Aviation Authority made the announcement Tuesday via the Emirates’ state-run WAM news agency. It comes as neighboring Oman says it will “temporarily suspend” all Boeing 737 Max aircr…
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UAE aviation authority to collect data on Ethiopian crash
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates’ civil aviation … according to statement carried by state news agency WAM. (This story corrects details after official correction from state news agency to …
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UAE, Oman suspend Boeing 737 MAX flights to and from its airports
The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) later said it had also banned the aircraft as a “precautionary measure” until further notice. It added in a statement carried by news agency WAM that …
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EU adds UAE, Bermuda to expanded tax haven blacklist
EU finance ministers added 10 jurisdictions to the updated list. They are: the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, Barbados, Belize, the British overseas territory of Bermuda, Fiji, the Marshall Islands, …
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An Expat’s Guide to Banking in Abu Dhabi
Banking in the UAE is quite different from banking in western countries. An expat can find themselves in a confusing situation when trying to open an account in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or any of the …
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Dubai introduces cameras that use AI to measure people’s happiness
In an announcement Monday, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said that the system would use “highly accurate” cameras powered by artificial intelligence technology. The devices have both wir…
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Dubai-based education-tech disruptor closes funding round
Coded Minds, a Dubai-based education technology firm, has announced the closing of its latest round of funding from a single investor, Alarabi Investments. Alarabi Investments has become a significant …
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Tech, innovation driving fit-out business strategy
The UAE’s vibrant and multicultural population has inspired interior … innovation and technology and that is trending to new business strategies. “Our environment strongly influences our health outc…
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UAE- Tech, innovation driving fit-out business strategy
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The UAE’s vibrant and multicultural population has inspired interior designers and fit-out sector to adapt to changing tastes coupled with rising consumer demand that …
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Abu Dhabi to decrease tourism and municipality fees for hotels, exempt daily fees for long-term visitors
ABU DHABI – As part of the Abu Dhabi Government’s accelerator programme ‘Ghadan 21’, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has announced strategic initiatives to further dr…
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Abu Dhabi to spend Dh500 million to attract more visitors
Abu Dhabi: Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) plans to spend Dh500 million as part of a marketing campaign to attract more visitors to the emirate, a top official said on …
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