Abdul Majeed Al Khoori, Acting CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports commented: “This project has been key in meeting the growing challenge of balancing the increased volume of passengers and operational efficiency. With the implementation of this smart technology …
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United Arab Emirates shares higher at close of trade; DFM General up 0.83%
Investing.com – United Arab Emirates equities were higher at the close on Sunday, as gains in the Finance & Investment, Services and Banking sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Dubai, the DFM General rose 0.83%, while the ADX General index …
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Airport Show to shed light on new technology
Dubai: The latest technologies and innovations in aviation will be showcased at the Airport Show, which kicks off in Dubai on May 7 and brings together over 350 exhibitors from 60 countries. The annual event, now in its 18th edition, is expected to see …
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Abu Dhabi Police launch Year of Zayed Award
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police on Sunday launched the Year of Zayed Award in recognition of the legacy and values of Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s founding father. Major General Mohammad Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi …
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Meet the Filipino choir that helps Dubai pray
Dubai: The excited chatter of more than a dozen people fills the Gulf News studio on a week night. Accountants, administrators, teachers, engineers, executives. Right now, however, they’re the collective force known as Dubai Vocal Ensemble.
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Cigarette butts behind 14 Dubai fires in 2017
Dubai: Cigarettes butts were the second most common cause of fire incidents that led to seven deaths and 68 injuries in Dubai last year. Electrical short circuits were the leading cause of blazes, a senior police official said on Sunday. A total of 465 …
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Dubai Adds 200MW Solar Energy, Increasing Clean Energy Share To 4% of Installed Capacity
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the 200 megawatt (MW) first stage of the 800MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid …
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A 5-point guide to paying off your debt in the UAE
Debt can quickly take over your financial freedom if not handled properly … This ratio shows how much of your income is spent on debt repayments every month. The UAE Central Bank limits the DBR to 50 per cent for individual borrowers, so your aim …
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Technology making ‘banking for all’ dream a reality
Closer home, over a fourth of Emirates NBD’s branch network in UAE is diability-friendly, with easier access and priority queueing for people of determination. The bank is also the first in the world to pilot an automated sign language translation system …
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Ramit Tandon tames top seed to win Abu Dhabi Open Squash
ABU DHABI: India’s Ramit Tandon on Sunday toppled number one seed Omar Abdel Meguid of Egypt to win the Abu Dhabi Open, his third title on the Professional Squash Association (PSA) tour. The third seed beat the Egyptian 11-6, 6-11, 11-3, 11-2 in an …
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Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes submissions to close on May 13
ABU DHABI, 6th May, 2018 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes, ADTYE, a multi-faceted creative media competition, has announced that it closes its submissions on 13th May, 2018. The aim of the competition is to get participants to explore Abu Dhabi …
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UAE, India streamline workers’ certification
… their skills are hampered by a technical problem — their qualification is not recognised by the UAE authorities, a top Indian diplomat told Gulf News. A new strategic partnership between the UAE and India on skill development and mutual recognition …
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Zoho launches suite of cloud-based business apps in UAE
Information technology and business management conglomerate Zoho has announced the UAE launch of Zoho One, a suite a cloud-based business apps designed to run a business across every function and organisational group. Zoho One includes more than 40 …
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Dubai FDI Builds on Growing Ties to Woo Investors From India
Ibrahim Ahli, Director of Investment Promotion in Dubai FDI, presented the advantages of Dubai in enabling successful business startup and sustainable growth across a series of seminars and B2B meetings. “There hasn’t been a better time for bilateral …
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NBF Cements Leading Position as the Preferred Banking Partner for Businesses at the 2018 Banker Middle East Industry Awards
National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) PJSC announced today that it has won the “Best Corporate Bank UAE” and “Best Commercial Bank UAE” awards at the 2018 Banker Middle East Industry Awards, a leading platform recognising excellence in the financial …
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UAE’s ad and media firms locked in an unequal war
Dubai: Digital giants such as Facebook and Google have built up an impregnable business model on the idea of sharing, attracting millions of users every day who flock to the social media site to reveal a glimpse of their life, voice an opinion around the …
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How do UAE residents really feel about their finances?
Earlier this month, we introduced our first quarterly Consumer Confidence Tracker. It was a survey of over 1,400 UAE residents, designed to take the financial pulse of the nation during the first quarter of 2018. And one of the main headlines was that only …
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