Reiterating a global commitment to diversity, inclusion and empowerment, Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, and the American Business Council in Dubai (ABC Dubai) hosted senior female executives and industry leaders f …
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Abu Dhabi’s DED closes 15 commercial facilities for price hike violations
The Department of Economic Development, DED, in Abu Dhabi shut down 15 commercial facilities in the emirate during the month of January due to price hikes on goods. The step was taken as part of department’s continuous efforts to follow up on the …
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UAE postpones good conduct requirement for some workers
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has delayed the implementation of a new good conduct certificate requirement for some workers until June, according to reports. It applies to all foreigners seeking work in the UAE but not those …
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UAE ranks first among nine economic indices of global competitiveness reports
He noted that these results represent a strong reflection of the Ministry’s efforts in cooperating with its partners to develop a national business environment and increase the UAE’s attractiveness across various fields of investment, trade and tourism.
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Top 4 complaints about Dubai Metro
Dubai: The metro system in Dubai has become an integral part in commuters’ lives, with as many as 550,000 passengers opting to use the metro per day. Within the last seven months, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) introduced 50 new metro trains …
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Sharjah rents fall by as much as 44 per cent
The commute may be a challenge, but the good news is that rents are falling in Sharjah and Ajman. That’s according to the latest report from property forum Dubizzle. The Dubizzle report compared price trends from the fourth quarter of 2016 to the same …
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Sharjah International Airport received 11.36 million passengers, witnessed 77,600 flights in 2017
Sharjah International Airport, SIA, received 11.63 million passengers and 77,600 flights last year. These figures were released during a senior management meeting held last Monday in Al Noor Island in Sharjah. Besides the airport’s achievements in total …
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Dubai Frame closed for ‘private function’
Dubai: Dubai Frame will be closed on Tuesday morning for a private function, it was announced on Monday. “We would like to inform you that the Dubai Frame will be closed on Tuesday 20th for a private function, and will resume welcoming all visitors after …
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Leaders greet Zayed Bin Hamdan upon return to UAE following treatment in Germany
Abu Dhabi: The country’s top leaders congratulated Shaikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday on his recovery after undergoing medical treatment following a chopper crash while performing his military duties in Yemen. إن قيمة ما يقدم …
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Nine in 10 UAE companies to hire this year – survey
Business management (29 per cent), commerce (28 per cent … A total of 1,883 respondents in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Sudan,and Pakistan …
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Abu Dhabi Tour: The top contenders
The Abu Dhabi Tour, the only UCI World Tour in the Middle East (21-25 Feb), has drawn the best of the world of cycling with a decorated line-up that includes cycling legend Mark Cavendish, last year’s champion Rui Costa, Giro d’Italia winner Tom Dumoulin …
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UAE millennials seek parental advice on YouTube
In the UAE, the most popular video categories among millennials, in order of highest watchtime, are Arts and Entertainment, Sports, News and Politics, Food and Cooking, Education and Self-Help. The research also indicates that YouTube, at 97 per cent …
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Top mural artists coming to Dubai Canvas
Dubai: The organising committee of Dubai Canvas has invited four of the “world’s best” mural artists to showcase their creations at the 2018 edition of the annual public art festival. Leading mural artists participating in the festival include …
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Dubai’s External Food Trade Reached Dh70.2 Billion in 2017: Dubai Customs
“We facilitate the business by introducing the latest and best services in clearing cargo to help a better trade flow of food products from and into the country. Dubai has become an essential trade corridor for foodstuffs in the region, owing to its …
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Dubai Investments’ University of Balamand to open UAE campus
Dubai Investments has announced its Lebanese education subsidiary University of Balamand will open its first UAE campus later this year. The Dubai Investments Park-based facility will be spread across 75,000 square feet at DI House and is the university …
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Emirates plans new Auckland-Bali-Dubai flights
From June 14 2018, the new Dubai-Bali-Auckland service will run daily using a three-class Boeing 777 aircraft, offering eight private suites in first class: AusBT review: Emirates Boeing 777 first class Behind that, a 42-seat business class cabin …
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Dubai school suspends teacher after child sex case in US
According to ABC Action News in the US, Ball — said to be a music teacher — was arrested by US Marshals, who said he paid $5,000 (around Dh18,300) to fly from Dubai to Florida to have sex with a seven-year-old. ABC Action News reported that the …
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