The plan was solidified by Dubai Government’s campaign months later, Ms Delin, co-founder and managing director of BonApp, said. The founders, who quit their full-time jobs to focus on the start-up, have poured their savings into the business and …
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Dubai’s Abraaj hires Deloitte for business review
Abraaj has hired Deloitte to examine its business, including its troubled $1bn healthcare fund, after investors questioned an earlier review by KPMG of the embattled fund, people familiar with the matter said. Abraaj has been trying to stem the fallout …
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The Mint Corporation to Collaborate with Interac Corp. in UAE
Canada with its primary business in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Mint Group is approved by the UAE Central Bank, Mastercard and UnionPay as a third-party payment processor. Mint processes over US$1 billion in payroll annually for hundreds of …
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Dynamic envoys lead UAE soft power projection
In separate interviews with Gulf News, the envoys highlighted what makes the UAE tick at the international level, and the country’s approach to soft power diplomacy. “Ours is an agnostic, merit-based approach. We appoint competent people, and give them …
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UAE principles: Safety at home, security abroad
The UAE’s approach to foreign policy continues to be informed by the principles espoused by its founder, the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. They include non-interference in the internal affairs of other states, and the pursuit, wherever possible …
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UAE plane blocked from leaving Somalia’s Puntland region
Somali officials are said to have stopped a plane from the United Arab Emirates from leaving the country after Emirati military trainers on board refused to hand over their luggage to be scanned and searched. The local news website Mareeg reported on …
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Why are tonnes of this yellow flower imported to UAE?
Dubai: It is that time of the year when the flowers of the Golden Shower Tree, the state flower of south Indian state of Kerala, make their annual trip to the UAE. It is only during the run-up to the Vishu festival celebrated by Malayali expats that this …
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UAE Safe Haven for Investors
Investors’ trust in the UAE business environment reflects the country’s resilient and diversified economy, said His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirming that the UAE boasts a …
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UAE a safe haven for investors
Investors’ trust in the UAE business environment reflects the country’s resilient and diversified economy, said His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirming that the nation …
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Dubai aims to cash in on esports with X-Stadium project
Dubai Media Office and TECOM Group have jointly announced Dubai X-Stadium, the region’s first dedicated esports stadium which will establish Dubai as a regional and global hub for hosting video gaming events. The joint initiative was endorsed by Sheikh …
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Dubai proposes new economic plans as it aims to boost growth and lower costs
Dubai plans to implement new measures to help boost economic growth, attract new investments and cut the cost of doing business across sectors ranging from tourism to financial services. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, UAE’s Vice President and Ruler of Dubai …
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Dubai’s Deyaar reports 25% jump in Q1 net profit
Currently near completion, The Atria is located in Business Bay and comprises a four-star hotel apartment tower and a residential tower. Deyaar, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is majority-owned by Dubai Islamic Bank. Subscribe to Arabian Business …
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Sharjah-Khorfakan Road opens, to reduce travel time to 45min
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah today inaugurated five tunnels along the Sharjah-Khor Fakkan road and Al Rafisah Dam rest stop or recreational centre. The road, which includes the 2.7km Al …
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Dubai set to launch world’s first digital bank for art
The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched its blockchain-powered digital bank for art, which is the first platform of its kind in the world. ArtBank uses cryptocurrency to facilitate trading in artworks, and establishing Dubai as a …
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Emaar signs for trio of properties at Aljada, Sharjah
In a significant deal that will boost the hospitality landscape of Sharjah, Arada, a joint venture between KBW Investments and Basma Group, has signed a management agreement with Emaar Hospitality Group. The deal with the hospitality subsidiary of Emaar …
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Newt Gingrich: Dispatch from Dubai — Camel racing with robot jockeys
As you can imagine, we returned from Dubai with a lot of new thoughts. Robot jockeys racing camels! Who knows what will surprise us next? Newt Gingrich is a Fox News contributor. A Republican, he was speaker of the United States House of Representatives …
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Qatari campaign against Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi was not convinced about this … He is the former general manager of Al Arabiya news channel, and former editor-in-chief of Asharq Al-Awsat.
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