The UAE introduced a string of business reform measures late on Wednesday, including the reworking of business fees to hire private sector workers and more flexible visa regulations. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum: “The UAE is among the 10 most …
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Goldman, HSBC Said to Help Abu Dhabi on $20 Billion Refinery
Banks advising on stake sale as oil giant pushes into products Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and HSBC Holdings Plc are advising Abu Dhabi’s government-owned oil company on the possible sale of a stake in its $20 billion refining unit, according to people with …
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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways posts losses for consecutive year
Revenue, meanwhile, inched higher from $5.9 billion in 2016 to $6.1 billion in 2017. The Abu Dhabi-based airline’s second consecutive annual loss comes as the long-haul carrier reduced its aircraft fleet from 119 to 115 last year. Some 18.6 million …
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Abu Dhabi closes in on stake in £3bn pensions giant
Sky News has learnt that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has entered exclusive talks to acquire JC Flowers’ 21.4% shareholding in Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC). A deal, which could be struck in the coming weeks, is expected to value PIC …
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Abu Dhabi approves plan for new public-private schools
reported state news agency WAM. The new model, proposed by Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, chairman of the Department of Education and Knowledge, is part of the Abu Dhabi Development Accelerators Programmes, launched by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan …
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Abu Dhabi cuts tourism and municipality fees at hotels
The Abu Dhabi Executive Committee has approved a proposal to reduce … while municipality fees have been cut from 4 per cent to 2 per cent, official news agency WAM reported. The Committee also approved a proposal to reduce municipality fees for hotel …
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Hyatt Announces Plans for Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, Will Mark the Andaz Brand’s Entry into the Middle East
The hotel is owned by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and is expected to be rebranded in late 2018. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180610005017/en/ The word andaz …
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Abu Dhabi orders over $1b in housing loans to be distributed to citizens
According to the UAE’s state-run WAM news agency, the loans mark the first phase of an … for citizens to buy ready houses in various parts of Abu Dhabi. Additionally, Sheikh Mohamed sanctioned projects to build government houses in several parts …
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince holds meeting with Yemen’s President Hadi
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan received President … ways to enhance bilateral ties as well as current developments in Yemen, the UAE’s news agency Wam reported. “Sheikh Mohammed reiterated that thanks to the gallantry and …
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Abu Dhabi to allow alcohol sales during Islamic holidays
Read: Abu Dhabi to introduce 30% alcohol tax Tourism fees in the UAE capital have also been reduced from 6 per cent to 3.5 per cent, while municipality fees have been cut from 4 per cent to 2 per cent, official news agency WAM reported on Tuesday.
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Abu Dhabi approves cuts to tourism fees
The Abu Dhabi Executive Committee has approved a proposal to reduce … chairman of the Committee, reported Emirates news agency Wam. The Committee also sanctioned a proposal to reduce municipality fees for hotel rooms from Dh15 ($4) to Dh10 ($2.7) per …
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UAE announces new visa rules for residents, jobseekers and tourists
The UAE is among the ten most competitive countries in the world and our goal is to remain a top destination for ease of doing business, through an agile economy based on flexibility and openness. A strong economy drives us as a nation to be among the …
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The UAE’s new arbitration law: How will it impact investors?
Moreover, the UAE will send a clear message to the business world that it has the legal and regulatory framework to support the positive investment environment. However, as in any legal system, uncertainties always remain when a new law is introduced.
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Dubai offers tourism pass discount
Dubai is offering a 15 per cent discount on a new pass allowing tourists to visit key attractions for a fixed price in partnership with ride firm Uber. The discount is available from June 14 until July 12 and will apply to both the pass itself and six Uber …
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RAK Bank to offer Sage VAT accounting software to business customers
Through this partnership, RAK Bank’s business customers can benefit from Sage accounting software at preferential rates. This will enable the bank’s customers to manage their valued-added tax (VAT) compliance requirements. RAK Bank is one of the UAE …
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Dubai Crown Prince announces cut to restaurant and hotel fees
To enhance the attractiveness of Dubai as an investment destination to potential investors and to reduce the cost of doing business, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai, has ordered the municipality fees for restaurants from 10 percent …
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UAE Cabinet approves new labour insurance system to replace bank guarantees for workers
Sheikh Mohammed said the new legislation will support the UAE’s goal of remaining in the the highest global rankings in the ease of doing business, through an attractive economy based on flexibility, openness and in line with changing trends. #UAE cabinet …
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