UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced that foundation works on phases 1 and 2 of its flagship project in Meydan One, which is set to be completed in early 2019, are almost completed. The company said the Azizi Riviera mega project continues to develop …
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Dubai Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid rescues tourists stranded in desert
A group of Mexican tourists were off-roading at the Dubai dunes outside the city, when there vehicle got stuck in the desert. Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, came to rescue the tourist.
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An Unprecedented Turnout Of 13,000 Visitors To ’Morocco In Abu Dhabi’ In 10 days
In its third edition, “Morocco in Abu Dhabi” has achieved an unprecedented turnout, with a total of 13,000 visitors in 10 days from all over the country, giving them a great opportunity to learn about Morocco’s rich cultural heritage in all its forms …
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UAE pharma giant posts $350m sales in ‘challenging’ market
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AI-assisted programmes to tackle crime in Dubai
According to Maj Gen Al Mansouri, this is good news for public safety, as it helps police and first responders more easily to spot crimes and accidents and also has a range of scientific and industrial applications. “Many sites in Dubai operate …
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Dubai’s DEWA awards $348m contracts for new substations
The new 400/132kV substations will add to DEWA’s existing 21,400/132kV substations, it said. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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Sharjah launches training for local tour guides
Russian, Chinese, Spanish, French and Italian—giving them the advantage of introducing Sharjah’s history and culture to tourists, in line with the objectives of Sharjah Tourism Vision to attract 10 million tourists by 2021. – TradeArabia News Service
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Abu Dhabi To Host First-Ever Green Business Summit 2018
The Economist Events, part of the global English-language weekly newspaper The Economist, is hosting the firstever Green Business Summit in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday, April 17th, 2018. The Summit will focus on the …
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Dubai Marina knocked off top spot for apartment rentals
The most popular area for renting an apartment in February in Dubai was Dubai Silicon Oasis, overtaking Dubai Marina, according to real estate portal Bayut.com. Bayut said the property market in Dubai showed stability in February, with the greatest price …
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Global education forum begins in Dubai
Dubai: Educationists, thought leaders and celebrities are in Dubai for the sixth annual Global Education and Skills Forum (GESF), which started today. Organised by the Varkey Foundation, the forum is a major private sector initiative that contributes to …
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Celebrating innovation with Dubai Quality Group’s Fatma Buti Al Mheiri
“We were established as a non-profit organisation by Dubai Economy in 1994 to develop and promote quality and business excellence practices in the UAE. The group underwent an expansive journey when it aligned its vision, mission and strategy with the UAE …
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UAE to train Somaliland forces under military base deal
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will train Somaliland security forces as part of a deal to establish a military base in the semi-autonomous region, Somaliland’s president said on Thursday. UAE government officials could not immediately be reached for …
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UAE players left ‘bitterly disappointed’ after Asia Rugby Championship withdrawal
UAE rugby performance manager Apollo Perelini. UAE rugby players have been left “bitterly disappointed” by the news that the country has withdrawn from the Asia Rugby Championship this summer – in a move which casts doubt on the very future of the …
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Deyaar hires Microsoft to create virtual tours of Dubai projects
Dubai-based developer Deyaar is teaming up with tech giant Microsoft to redefine its customer experience with a virtual-tour application. The company said it will use Microsoft’s cloud solutions, cyber security products, and business intelligence …
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Dubai launches multi-day celebrations towards Int’l Happiness Day
The UAE, with 10.5 million inhabitants, is home of over 200 nationalities, with most of them participating in the carnival, said Dubai daily Gulf news. The parade marked the start of five-day long celebrations as a run-up to the United Nation’s …
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Dubai to start trials of smart licence plates
Speaking on the news, the CEO of RTA’s Licensing AgencyAbdullah Yousuf Al Ali said: “The debut of these Smart Plates in Dubai will bring about a quantum shift in the concept of roads as well as the technological infrastructure of transportation.
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Dubai embarks on new US mission to attract investment
… Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, will lead a mission to Ohio, United States, as part of attracting further investment into key industries and business sectors in Dubai and the UAE. Senior executives from Dubai …
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