Several media outlets across India are scrambling to control the damage after falsely attributing a two-year-old viral video where an Emirati columnist says “Jai Siya Ram” to His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi …
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Dubai has proven to be one of world’s biggest sporting hubs: HE Saeed Hareb
DUBAI: The Dubai Tour cycling has developed into one of the premier sporting events in the city of Dubai, and while the UCI has been actively involved in this progress, there is another particular sporting body that deserves to be lauded, if not more, then …
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First Chinese Spring Festival parade in Dubai on Friday
Dubai: More than 1,000 Chinese expatriates in Dubai will usher in the Chinese New Year this Friday in the first and largest grand parade in the Middle East, showcasing their culture and traditions at City Walk. The Chinese New Year begins on Friday, as per …
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Heads of State, Ministers to Converge on Dubai for Global Business Forum on Latin America 2018
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The second Global Business Forum on Latin America is set to welcome current and former heads of state, ministers, and decision makers who will gather in Dubai on February 27 th-28 th 2018 to explore trade and …
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Fresh twist for UAE diners as oysters thrive in warm waters
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates – The waters of the Persian Gulf have long been home to pearl oysters, providing a valuable mainstay to the Arab tribes that subsisted off its trade before the discovery of oil pumped new life into the Arabian Peninsula.
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Indian News Channels Run Fake Video On Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Chanting ‘Jai Siya Ram’ During Modi Visit
A video, claiming to show Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan chanting ‘Jay Siya Ram’ during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi, was shared by mainstream Indian media houses, ahead of the PM’s visit. The video, as …
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Dubai’s RTA launches $5m challenge for self-driving cars
They will be pre-qualified based on status, credibility, future vision, skills and relevant expertise of the entity and then tested for technical ability and experience, the business case and relevance to Dubai and the UAE and operation and service.
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Dubai hotel rates boosted by returning Russian visitors
We’ve seen it last year in Dubai, where micro markets developed differently. The beach hotels were doing really well, and there was revenue increase year-on-year, whereas Downtown was a bit more subdued,” he said. Subscribe to Arabian Business …
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Dubai exchange explores options as India stops licensing securities abroad
The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX … and India-related contracts have been a major reason for growth in the DGCX’s business over recent months. The exchange reported earlier that last month was its best January ever for trading volumes …
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Sharjah as Guest of Honour at New Delhi World Book Fair 2019
Sharjah’s efforts in promoting literature, the arts, intercultural appreciation, reading and knowledge sharing in the region and beyond have been recognised as the ‘Guest of Honour’ at the 2019 New Delhi World Book Fair, NDWBF. Sharjah will be …
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Dubai Economy processes 23,626 registration and licencing transactions in January 2018
Investors in Dubai, buoyed by the expansionary spending policies and their anticipated impact on the economy, kept the business registration and licencing hectic in the emirate during the first month of 2018. Dubai Economy issued 1,638 new licences and …
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Dubai businesses to get a mobile-friendly website courtesy of Google
The platform also allows businesses to receive free advertising and receive insights on reviews, views, clicks, calls and those searching for directions to the business’ location. New and existing members of the Dubai Chamber can list their businesses by …
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Abu Dhabi Markets Watchdog Mulls Crypto Exchange Regulations
The news comes just a week after the United Arab Emirates’ securities regulator issued a warning to residents on the risk of investing in token-based fundraising activities. Abu Dhabi image via Shutterstock
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Dubai Bitcoin apartments now sold out
The $300 million real estate development Aston Plaza has launched in Dubai was touted as the world’s first ever scheme available for purchase using cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and …
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Dubai Municipality approved 71% more land for construction in 2017
Dubai Municipality last year approved 10 million square metres of land for construction projects across a range of categories including residential, offices, tourist and open areas – a 71 percent increase on 2016. Dawoud Al Hajiri, assistant director …
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Dubai Investments Announces $20 Million Investment in Africa Crest Education
… largest listed diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market with a market cap of c. US$ 3 billion. Their investment in ACE confirms that strong and robust business execution strategies in the education sector, based on the …
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Abu Dhabi International Airport to Offer Flight Updates via Twitter and Facebook
Twitter users travelling to and from Abu Dhabi International Airport can now receive real time flight updates to their Twitter and Facebook accounts, thanks to a new service called BizTweet launched this week by Abu Dhabi Airports. Abu Dhabi Airports …
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