Determining how much debt Dubai’s government has amassed depends on who’s counting. What is less in dispute is that the uncertainty comes at a cost.
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Get up to 70% off on furniture as Dubai Home Festival returns next week
The second DHF will kick off with a fireworks display at Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City Mall, on September 24 at 9pm. Whether you’re furnishing a new home or just sprucing up your humble abode, the …
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Digital-native Ebarza opens first physical store in Nakheel Mall
Ebarza, a homegrown contemporary furniture online retailer of home accessories, living rooms, bedrooms, home-offices and outdoor spaces, has opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Nakheel Mall.
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Abu Dhabi-backed ADQ acquires 22% of courier Aramex
DUBAI, Sept 17 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi-backed holding company ADQ said on Thursday it has acquired about a 22% stake in Dubai-based courier Aramex ARMX.DU, making it the company’s biggest shareholder.
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Gulf loan market subdued but government-related entity deals surge – ADIB
Overall loan activity in the Gulf is about 20% to 25% lower than a year ago, but deals by government-related entities have surged in 2020 on the back of acquisitions and infrastructure projects, Abu …
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COVID-19 or not, these 7 UAE SME business ideas are here to stay
COVID-19 opened SME business opportunities for entrepreneurs (or aspiring ones) in the United Arab Emirates, but there are those that stand the test of time. Regardless, if you are one of those …
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Dubai World Trade Centre gets ‘SafeGuard Label’ on visitor safety and wellbeing
Issues by Bureau Veritas, it guarantees best practices by destination Dubai: The Dubai World Trade Centre has been certified with the ‘SafeGuard Label’, which guarantees that the destination complies …
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Woman gets 5 years in jail for luring Dubai visitor through dating app
The Dubai Court of First Instance has sentenced a Nigerian woman to five years in jail for luring a Dubai visitor via the Tinder app, before stripping him naked, threatening him with a knife and …
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Israel, Dubai diamond exchanges begin strategic collaboration
The Israel and Dubai diamond exchanges said on Thursday they have signed a strategic agreement to promote cooperation and dialogue between the two bourses.
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Australia’s University of Wollongong opens new campus in Dubai
It’s been a remarkable trajectory for the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD). In 1993, it became the first international university to enter Dubai and set up its campus opposite Al Mulla Plaza …
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Baby joy for Sharjah couple after 20 years of struggle
After 20 anxious years and Dh200,000 spent on failed fertility treatments, a couple desperate to have a second child had their wish fulfilled at a hospital in Sharjah. Naima Haji, 38, was born with a …
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Dubai May Be as Indebted as South Africa If Dissenters Are Right
Determining how much debt Dubai’s government has amassed depends on who’s counting. What is less in dispute is that the uncertainty comes at a cost.
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Dubai holidays: Foreign Office issue new travel warning for UAE holidaymakers
DUBAI holidays are normally about to start swinging into gear as the UK heads into the colder months and the promise of winter sun beckons. This year, things are a bit different and the Foreign Office …
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The greatest neighbourhoods of Dubai: A love letter to Jumeirah
The Jumeirah borough of Dubai is one of the most unique and exciting places in the country Dubai: When you live in such a vibrant and unique city like Dubai, it’s tough to choose a favourite …
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Dubai’s Emirates Flight Catering to launch new kosher meals company, start production in January
For many years, EKFC has been offering kosher meals primarily to our airline customers, via an outsourced supplier overseas …
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Dubai fines 12 businesses, warns 5 for flouting Covid-19 safety measures
As many as 12 commercial establishments, including retail outlets in various shopping centres, sewing and embroidery shops, and fitness centres were slapped with fines for non-compliance to Covid-19 …
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Rajeev Shukla’s presence in official delegation of BCCI at Sharjah Cricket Stadium raises eyebrows
Rajeev Shukla, the former IPL chairman, does not have an official position on the board. He was seen with BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal and current IPL head Brijesh Patel.
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