ABU DHABI – Group 42, G42, the leading artificial intelligence and cloud computing company based in Abu Dhabi, announced today it is establishing a wholly-owned subsidiary in Israel. The new …
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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi postpones launch to October 16
Joint venture with Abu Dhabi’s ADQ had earlier planned on an October 1 take-off Dubai: UAE’s newest airline Wizz Air Abu Dhabi on Thursday said it would postpone the launch of its operations by two …
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How one Abu Dhabi shopping mall is planning a retail revolution
Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi is set to become the world’s first fully enabled offline-to-online high-tech shopping centre as the e-commerce industry continues to grow across the region. Amid the current …
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Abu Dhabi hotels see occupancy surge to 63% in August
Abu Dhabi’s hotels reported improved performance levels during August, with occupancy rising to 62.9% during the month, a decline of 6.4% compared to August 2019, according to data from STR, a …
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UAE and international firms apply for digital banking licences with ADGM
The financial hub has awarded five digital asset exchanges licences and approved five more in principle The Abu Dhabi Global Market has received interest from several firms in the UAE, the Middle East …
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Abu Dhabi’s G42 to open office in Israel, work on COVID-19 solutions
UAE company already has struck partnerships with Israeli companies on COVID-19 work Abu Dhabi: The AI and cloud computing company Group 42 from Abu Dhabi is establishing a wholly-owned subsidiary in …
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Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment plans Egypt hotel revamp
Abu Dhabi Tourism Investment Company (ADTIC), a company in which Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has 84.3 per cent stake, has announced a major hotel refurbishment project in Egypt. Aimed at …
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Abu Dhabi instructs all hotels to offer kosher menus
Tourism Department in Abu Dhabi says restaurant menus should now have kosher food options Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism has instructed all hotels to include kosher food options on …
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COVID-19: Dubai shop fined Dh50,000 for holding sale with massive crowds
The Economic Department in Dubai has closed down a department store and issued a Dh50,000 fine after it was found breaking precautionary measures against COVID-19, notably physical distancing, during …
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Sailors caught refuelllng ship off Dubai shores
We saw a boat refueling a ship through pipes. The boat withdrew the pipes and tried to escape but we stopped them and asked the sailors for their IDs. They claimed they didn’ …
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Sharjah’s F&B operators are getting some action with their food trucks
Zad area is fast turning into hotspot for new-age concepts and residents love it Dubai: Sharjah’s F&B business is finally latching on to the food truck concept – and they seem to be making up for lost …
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Kosher food to be served at Abu Dhabi hotel restaurants
Hotels in Abu Dhabi have been asked to serve kosher food, under a new directive from the emirate’s tourism board. A note issued by the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi said hotels are …
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‘Dune’: Timothee Chalamet and Oscar Isaac spotted in Abu Dhabi desert in new trailer
The sci-fi epic, which is set to hit cinemas in December, stars Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa and Oscar Isaac in the big-screen remake of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel. Some of the scenes for …
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Coronavirus: Dubai allows four passengers in van taxis as COVID-19 restrictions ease
All taxis had previously been restricted to only two passengers by Dubai authorities in a bid to combat the spread of the coronavirus. “As ever, we remain committed to using technology to unlock easy …
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Dubai’s iconic coffee shop founder Gerard Reymond is no more
The café culture in the UAE will not be the same anymore after it lost the most iconic coffee shop owner Gerard Reymond, who passed away on Wednesday. The owner of the Café Gerard chain, founded in …
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COVID-19: Dubai shuts down retail unit, slams $13,000 fine for violating rules
Authorities in Dubai have shut down a retail store and imposed a hefty fine for violating COVID-19 rules. The retail outlet failed to adhere to physical distancing during a discount sale that was …
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Abu Dhabi to open world’s first AI university
A total of 101 graduate students from 31 countries will be attending the world’s first artificial intelligence university in Abu Dhabi, when it opens for its first academic year on January 10, 2021.
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