Abu Dhabi Airports today announced the opening of Aerotel’s new airport transit sleeping facility at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The latest addition marks the airport’s second facility that is operated by Aerotel of Plaza Premium Group.
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank : ADIB becomes first bank to join UAEIIC
ADIB will join government decision-makers, locally and internationally, with the support of the UAE’s minster of economy. (Photo/Supplied) Through this membership, ADIB will join government decision-makers, locally and internationally, with the support …
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Dubai private schools collect Dh7.5b in tuition fees
Dubai: Private schools in Dubai earned Dh7.5 billion in tuition fees in the current 2017-18 academic year — Dh700 million more than the Dh6.8 billion collected last academic year — a new report shows. The Dubai Private Education Landscape 2017/18 …
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Fraudsters ‘turning Dubai into the new Costa del Crime’
Dubai has become a major tourist destination, but is also being used by criminals, investigators say. Photograph: Dennis Stone/REX FEATURES Fraudsters involved in scams costing the Treasury almost £100m have bought a string of luxury apartments in Dubai …
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‘Guardian angel’ flies home second bedridden Indian worker from Dubai
who had been in coma for 14 months in Dubai. However, Sharma remained in the care of Preman and Santhi’s team only for six more months. “Our aim was to improve his health condition,” Preman told Gulf News over phone from Kerala. “His father …
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UAE relief ship arrives in Somalia
ABU DHABI: A UAE ship carrying 824 tonnes of food aid has arrived at the Port of Kismayo in Jubaland State of Somalia. The relief ship has been sent in line with the directives of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness …
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Dubai Properties bids to attract Chinese investors
Dubai Properties is drawing high interest for its projects from investors and potential buyers in China as part of its participation at Luxury Property Showcase (LPS) Beijing 2018. A key highlight of Dubai Properties’ outing at the event is its showcase of …
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Dubai-Mumbai busiest international route, courtesy migrant workers
The data showed that United Arab Emirates — with Dubai as one of the key cities — constituted almost half of the total international seats from India during the 2017-18 fiscal, “primarily led by migrant workers and business market in the Middle East”.
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8,884 seat belt violations in Sharjah this year
As many as 4,426 instances of using mobile phones while driving were also recorded during the same period, according to Sharjah Police statistics. Lieutenant Saud Al Shaiba, spokesperson for the Traffic and Patrol Department, told Gulf News: “Wearing the …
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2 major Dubai road projects to open on September 15: RTA
Dubai: The 7th Interchange on the Shaikh Zayed Road (SZR) Project, and Al Yalayes Road Improvement Project, are now nearning completion and both projects would be opened on 15 September 2018, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Saturday …
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Aldar to launch new Viceroy-branded property in Abu Dhabi
Just 24 hours after Aldar revealed it will refurbish the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi and turn it into a W Hotel property, the firm announced it is working on another branded property with the Viceroy Hotel Group in the capital. Aldar has not yet shared details …
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Dubai Properties projects draw interest from high net-worth Chinese Investors
DUBAI, 23rd June, 2018 (WAM) — Dubai Properties, a member of Dubai Holding, is drawing high interest for its upscale projects from investors and potential buyers in China as part of its participation at Luxury Property Showcase (LPS) Beijing 2018, the …
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Future of transport: From Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes
Dubai: An ultra-high-speed train that travels like a jet would significantly cut travel time between Dubai and Abu Dhabi to just about 12 minutes, from the current 90 minutes. This innovation, using a futuristic mode of vacuum tube-based transport, would …
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The future of free zones in the UAE
But despite the news having potential ramifications for free zones, the ownership rules were met with universal praise and positivity by the business community. Yusuffali MA, chairman and managing director of UAE-based retail giant Lulu Group International …
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Arabian Business Entrepreneur of the Week: Koi’s Ghassan Muradweij
As of now, we only operate in Dubai, but we are targeting to offer rides in the top five cities around the world by the end of 2018. Were you ever afraid to set up your own business? More importantly, how did you overcome that fear? Humans, by nature …
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Diamond industry upbeat over possible Sharjah flight
Industry sources said that the Air India Express’s plan to connect Surat directly with Sharjah will further boost the diamond trade with the world’s second largest diamond centre in Dubai. About 80% of the diamantaires, including small, medium and big …
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Trial reopened for suspect who says child pornography came from Abu Dhabi police
After ruling testimony from an accused child pornography importer that the material found on his electronics belonged to the Abu Dhabi police was admissible, a Calgary judge has agreed to reopen his trial. Justice Earl Wilson on Friday agreed with Crown …
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