When it comes to setting up in the UAE as a foreign businessperson, there are basically two options: you can start a business in a free zone or launch a mainland company. While there are opportunities in both, there is a wealth of lesser-known advantages …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Corporate news weakens Dubai and Saudi, Qatar jumps after budget
DUBAI, Dec 13 (Reuters) – Corporate news pulled down stock markets in Saudi Arabia and Dubai on Wednesday, while Abu Dhabi was supported by a strong new listing and Qatar surged after the release of the government’s 2018 budget. The Dubai index dropped 1 …
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Business Confidence in Dubai Improves on Stronger Demand
Businesses in Dubai are more upbeat about the final quarter of 2017 compared to the previous quarter, driven by increased demand during the winter months. The quarterly survey of Dubai Economy showed the composite Business Confidence Index (BCI) in the …
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Salvator Mundi: Abu Dhabi bought the $450 million da Vinci painting
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism confirmed Monday … Start your day right with the latest news driving global markets, from major stock movers and key economic headlines to important events on the calendar. Daily newsletter, Sunday through …
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Kim Sullivan: My trip to Dubai
Dubai. What an adventure. It’s definitely a grandiose and spectacular place. Architecturally, you’d be hard-pressed to find a city so diverse and impressive, with the world’s largest tower, malls, a Ferris wheel and an indoor theme park. READ MORE …
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Kim Sullivan’s Arabian adventure through the dunes of Dubai
Dubai. What an adventure. It’s definitely a grandiose and spectacular place. Architecturally, you’d be hard-pressed to find a city so diverse and impressive, with the world’s largest tower, malls, a Ferris wheel and an indoor theme park. READ MORE …
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Dubai World Superseries Finals 2017: When, Where, TV Listing and Draw
New Delhi: The Dubai World Superseries will be the final tournament of the 2017 BWF Super Series. PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will represent India in this tournament. Srikanth is currently ranked fourth in the Men’s Singles category, meanwhile …
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Dubai Customs’ Consultative Council Discusses Means of Boosting Cooperation in 2018
Director of Dubai Customs (DC), Chairman of Dubai Customs’ Consultative Council, the Council’s third meeting in 2017 convened recently and was attended by heads of business and trade groups, members of the Council. Boosting cooperation and partnership …
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Abu Dhabi Says It Paid ‘Right’ Price for $450 Million Da Vinci
A senior Abu Dhabi official said the Gulf emirate has paid the right price to acquire Leonardo da Vinci’s $450-million painting “Salvator Mundi,” to be displayed at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. “We worked very closely with the broker on this piece and we …
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UAE says OPEC, allies to announce supply cut exit strategy in June
United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail bin Mohammed al-Mazroui said on Monday that OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers plan to announce in June an exit strategy from global supply cuts, but that does not mean the pact will end by then. Mazroui said it was …
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Arab Woman UAE 2017 winners announced
Nineteen Arab women were honoured for their contributions to numerous sectors of society, including business, education, medicine and literature, at the ninth annual Arab Woman UAE 2017 awards The awards, which were held under the patronage of the UAE’s …
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Dubai International Blockchain Summit 2018
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates … participate in roundtable discussions, facilitate business meetings and participate in networking sessions to connect with key industry leaders and investors. The summit is open for registration; early bird tickets are …
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Private sector business conditions improve in Dubai
Private sector business conditions shows significant improvement with steep growth in output and inflows of new work, according to the seasonally adjusted Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index. The index – which is designed to give an overview of …
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Dubai unveils largest-ever budget at $15.4 billion spend
… of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai to raise infrastructure efficiency in Dubai in order for the emirate to become the preferred destination for living, tourism, and business across all sectors. “Over the coming years, Dubai Government actively seeks …
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Dubai Economy Warns Businesses Not to Hike Prices Ahead of VAT
The initiative is part of protecting consumer rights and enhancing transparency across retailing in line with Dubai’s reputation as a competitive business destination. Retailers have to display the VAT applicable separately on every invoice from 01 …
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Dubai: Mohamed Hefzy’s Film Clinic Boards Abu Bakr Shawky’s ‘Yomeddine’ (EXCLUSIVE)
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Prominent Egyptian indie producer Mohamed Hefzy’s Film Clinic has come on board as co-producer of Egyptian-Austrian filmmaker Abu Bakr Shawky’s upcoming feature film “Yomeddine,” a road movie about a middle-aged man …
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UAE media outlets earn trust of 94% of public
Dr Bassam Al Towaisi of the Jordan Media Institute, told a news conference yesterday that the poll of 2,500 respondents, 50 per cent of whom were citizens and 50 per cent expatriates, showed that 94 per cent of the people trust the UAE media outlets.
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