In Dubai – one of seven emirates that make up the UAE federation … Dominic Dudley is a freelance journalist with almost two decades’ experience in reporting on business, economic and political stories in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe.
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Barclays sponsors UAE government initiative for entrepreneurs
The Mind Cloud Entrepreneurship Programme, in collaboration with Dubai Business Women Council, will offer tailor-made, certified courses targeting students, SME entrepreneurs and corporate employees. The initiative enables the UAE to build a knowledge …
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Dubai International Financial Centre continues to grow and innovate
The DIFC ecosystem is second-to-none in this region in terms of business environment, infrastructure, scale, and human capital, which allows companies in the Centre to thrive. In doing so, DIFC and its community are supporting the growth of Dubai and …
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Dubai from the Sky with Roger Dubuis
I don’t know who’s idea it was to let Anish fly a gyrocopter over the desert metropolis of Dubai, but my guess is that person wasn’t going about their business on the streets below. In fact my suspicion is that the people who gave this the thumbs up …
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3 UAE startups bag Expo Live grants
The programme supports projects from around the world whose solutions generate social and environmental value and are in line with Expo 2020 Dubai’s subthemes of Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability. – business@khaleejtimes.com
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UAE’s Etihad working with Australia in plane plot probe
The United Arab Emirates’ national airline said on Tuesday that it is working with Australian police in their investigation into an attempted airplane attack, suggesting it may have been a potential target. Australian authorities have said they thwarted a …
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UAE firm denies discrimination in hiring
Dubai: An events company in the UAE has denied posting discriminatory … You cannot view this page again,” the message sent to Hillal reads. Contacted by Gulf News, Hillal said she found the hiring agency rather offensive and racist towards Filipinos …
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Four decades of keeping Dubai free of pests
When I came, they were using traditional pest control methods, mainly mixing diesel with some chemicals,” Motahar told Gulf News in an interview. Interestingly, the peskiest pests in Dubai those days were mosquitoes. “Those days there was no sewerage …
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Moving house in Dubai? Transferring utility services just got easier
Dubai: Activating utility services when moving house has just become easier in Dubai. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) on Tuesday announced a new service called ‘Move To’ that automatically transfers Dewa accounts from a previous …
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Recruiters for Hospitality jobs in Dubai are hosting an Open Day in Belfast
If you’ve always had ambitions of leaving these shores to pursue a career working in Dubai then this is your chance. Representatives from Action Recruitment’s Dubai office will be in Belfast later this month to meet potential candidates and discuss …
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Sharjah partially closes road intersection
Dubai: If you’re driving around the city of Sharjah, watch out for partial road closures near the airport. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Sharjah have started carrying out maintenance works on the Sharjah – Al Dhaid Road, near Sharjah …
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Tiesto, Carl Cox, Martin Garrix at Abu Dhabi F1
Garrix, one of EDM’s youngest names at 21, told Gulf News tabloid! in 2015 that it was Tiesto … The Dutch DJ had to cancel an Abu Dhabi gig in 2010 due to technical difficulties, but he’s been back several times since. Tickets to see Tiesto, Cox …
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Abu Dhabi-Mumbai Etihad Airways flight tyre bursts on landing at Airport, all passengers, crew safe
An Abu Dhabi-Mumbai Etihad Airways flight on Monday experienced tyre … had a tyre deflated after arrival on the main runway,” the official said. Download the News Nation Mobile App and stay connected with top stories from India and around the world.
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Abu Dhabi Ports inks $300m investment cooperation with China
UAE’s Abu Dhabi Ports (ADP) has signed a $300m investment cooperation agreement with China’s Jiangsu Province to strengthen economic ties in the free trade zone (FTZ) area in Khalifa port, as part of China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative.
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Al Qasimia University celebrates Sharjah selection as World Book Capital
Sharjah: Al Qasimia University in Sharjah is celebrating Sharjah’s selection as the World Book Capital 2019 by Unesco. Speaking to Sharjah Government Media Bureau, Dr Rashad Salem, the university’s chancellor, underscored the role played by His …
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Abu Dhabi Ports in Talks for Africa Deal; Signs China Accord
Abu Dhabi Ports is discussing a possible deal in Africa to take advantage of the continent’s growing trade with Asia, Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi said, as the government-run terminal operator got a $300 million investment from China.
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UAE expats decry ‘job discrimination’
Dubai: Some UAE expatriates have lashed out at a career listings … You cannot view this page again,” the message sent to Hillal reads. Contacted by Gulf News, Hillal said she found the hiring agency rather offensive and racist towards Filipinos in …
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