Dubai-based Union Properties on Monday denied media reports that it plans to merge with another developer. In a bourse statement, the company said “it is currently not considering any merger”.
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Abu Dhabi to have 30,000 extra school seats
Abu Dhabi: Tens of thousands of extra seats for students, doubling housing loans and thousands of new housing units are among the first phase of the Abu Dhabi Accelerators programme, the executive …
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Investors weigh exit from UAE school operator GEMS
A group of private equity investors, including Fajr Capital, Blackstone and Bahrain’s Mumtalakat, is weighing the sale of their combined stake in the emerging market business of UAE-based GEMS …
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Dubai’s Emirates launches two new ice TV channels
Dubai airline Emirates has added two new channels to its ice entertainment system that will promote activities in Dubai and the UAE. The channels will be available from December and will enable …
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UAE decries Iran incitement after parade attack
Tehran: The “formal incitement against the UAE from within Iran is unfortunate, and has escalated after the Ahvaz attack,” UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash tweeted.
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Deported man pays $500 to enter UAE illegally to meet girlfriend
… arrested a man who was deported earlier and entered the UAE again illegally just to meet his girlfriend, an official told Gulf News. The man went to meet his girlfriend in Dubai, but her …
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Exclusive: HSBC UAE aims to hit $1bn revenues in next three to five years
HSBC UAE has put in place a three year-plan to grow its business and is open to beefing up assets as it looks to hit a $1 billion (Dh3.67bn) revenue target in the next three to five years, its chief e…
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Police warn against car thefts in Dubai
Dubai: Police have issued a warning against car thefts following a spate of robberies in Dubai’s industrial areas. On its official Twitter account, Dubai Police warned residents about becoming …
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Compassion is key to world peace, says British author in Dubai
Dubai: Internationally-renowned British author and commentator Dr. Karen Armstrong on Saturday said that compassion towards fellow human beings is the key to a more peaceful world. Speaking in a …
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Abu Dhabi Airports Celebrates Saudi Arabia’s National Day
Abu Dhabi Airports is celebrating the National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with a number of activities highlighting the close ties between the two countries. KSA National Day falls on Se…
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Auckland Aces confirmed for Abu Dhabi T20
Matt Boucher, acting chief executive officer of Abu Dhabi Cricket, added: “Confirmation of the Aces is fantastic news. It’s another sporting coup for Abu Dhabi and strengthens the UAE capital …
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Video: Dubai expat from Pakistan sings Indian national anthem
Peace Out.” Taj who takes care of a transport company in Dubai with his brother, has been flooded with requests on Facebook. He told Gulf News: “On Friday night, I was up till 4am replying to …
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Dubai Department of Finance Launches Blockchain-Based Payment System for UAE Gov’t
Dubai Department of Finance has launched a blockchain-powered payment system geared towards government entities in collaboration with Smart Dubai Office. The Dubai Department of Finance, in …
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ENOC opens 5 new petrol stations in Dubai emirate
Dubai: Enoc Group has recently opened five new service stations in Dubai, expanding its network to 122 petrol stations in the UAE. The group is on track to increase its fuel retail presence by 40 …
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UAE official denies Iranian allegations of links to military parade attackers
DUBAI (Reuters) – A senior United Arab Emirates official denied on Sunday Iranian allegations alluding to the involvement of the UAE in training gunmen that attacked a military parade in southwestern …
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Dubai Expo 2020 volunteers will get rewards, recognitions
Dubai: Volunteers rendering their services for Dubai Expo 2020 will get rewards and recognitions, an official said after the launch of a touring platform for the registration of Expo volunteers on …
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Smart car rental fleet doubles in Dubai
Dubai: Commuters will now have more vehicles to choose from, as Dubai’s fleet of app-based pay-by-the-minute rental cars doubles to 400. The increase in choice is not only in numbers — the …
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