However, since the other members of the group were never convicted as they had already fled Dubai, she says she was left “in the firing line.” Credit: Enterprise News and Pictures She earlier lost her …
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Dubai to celebrate Saudi National Day with horse parade, Saudi Cinema
DUBAI: Dubai will host a grand parade at The Beach to celebrate Saudi National Day, with horses marching along with Saudi national melodies. The parade which will take place on September 22 to 23, wil…
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UAE’s new retirement visa to help boost Dubai’s property market
The UAE’s recently announced law to provide visas for retired expatriates in the country will help boost Dubai’s property market, according to real estate brokers in the country. On Sunday …
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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company Adds Key Product Line & Service Leaders in Dubai
BOSTON — Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (BHSI) today announced that it has further expanded its leadership team in Dubai with the appointment of executives to fill key product …
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British woman jailed for three months in Dubai after post-brunch row
A British resident of Dubai has been jailed for three months for her part in the assault of a Swedish computer executive, according to reports. Asa Hutchinson, 22, was in a group of three men and …
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Dh3,000 fine for carpooling in UAE
Last June, Gulf News reported that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai suspended carpooling permits to encouraged commuters to use public transport and other smart alternatives.
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Dubai allows 163 free zone firms to operate in mainland
and strengthen Dubai’s reputation for attracting investments, promoting entrepreneurship and facilitating business development. Nearly 34,780 free zone companies in Dubai are expected to benefit from …
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Dubai retail sector battles oversupply but prime occupancy stays firm
“Consumer and business sentiment is expected to improve visibly over 2018 due to the launch of several large infrastructure projects announced by Dubai Government and various policy initiatives aiming …
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Dubai Competitiveness Office Announces Digital Platform to Showcase Emirate’s Competitiveness Globally
“The launch of the digital platform is part of our strategy to promote business competitiveness and sustainable economic growth in Dubai,” said Hani Al Hamli, Secretary General, Dubai Competitiveness …
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Dubai bank Emirates NBD expands in Saudi
Dubai’s biggest lender Emirates NBD has opened … It offers retail, private, business and wholesale banking in all its branches along with corporate finance advisory, project and syndicated …
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Fidu Properties opens second office in Dubai
Fidu Properties, a real estate brokerage company in the UAE has announced the opening of its second office in Dubai. The new office, located at Emaar Square, is part of the company’s expansion strateg…
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Dubai Police Chief: Digital Currency Will ‘Soon Replace’ Cash Despite Hurdles
A senior Dubai law enforcement official has predicted that digital currency will “soon” usurp cash, local news outlet Khaleej Times reported Sunday, September 16. Speaking during a panel he was headin…
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Uber in talks to buy Dubai riding-hailing rival Careem: Bloomberg
(Reuters) – Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc is in talks to buy Dubai-based rival Careem Networks FZ for about $2 billion to $2.5 billion, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people …
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30 winners of Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes competition
Speaking to Gulf News, Leena Obaid, 21 years old Saudi national … she described city of Abu Dhabi saying: “if you listen closely, this city will speak to you.” “I am living here since …
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Abu Dhabi approves $13.6bn development programme
development plan during a meeting with members of the Abu Dhabi Executive Committee, reported state news agency Wam. Around Dh20 billion ($5.4 billion) would be allocated to the 2019 development packa…
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Abu Dhabi to sell over 25 percent of Spain’s Cepsa
Madrid (AFP) – Abu Dhabi plans to float at least 25 percent of Spain’s Cepsa by the end of 2018, the energy company announced Monday, in what would be the largest listing in a decade on the Madrid sto…
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With an eye on expats’ pockets, UAE to offer them residency on retirement
The United Arab Emirates will allow foreigners to obtain extended residency visas after they retire, a major policy shift designed to give expatriates a bigger stake in the economy and foster longer-t…
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