DUBAI: Abu Dhabi has abandoned its goal of becoming a major air travel hub akin to Dubai and is instead reorganizing its airline Etihad into a mid-sized carrier focused on direct flights in an attempt to return it to profit. Recently-appointed Etihad …
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U.S. Department of State News: Secretary Pompeo Travel to Pyongyang, Tokyo, Hanoi, Abu Dhabi, and Brussels
WASHINGTON – U.S. Depart of State today released the following statement: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Pyongyang, Tokyo, Hanoi, Abu Dhabi, and Brussels July 5-12. Secretary Pompeo will travel to Pyongyang, July 5-7, to continue …
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Dubai FDI, VFS to ease foreign investors licensing
Under the agreement, VFS Global will provide and manage administrative tasks related to visa, passport, identity management and other citizen services for Dubai FDI’s investor partners and enable them to successfully pursue their business initiatives in …
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1,849 pieces of ivory seized at Dubai airport
Dubai: The UAE scored a major victory in its fight against wildlife trafficking that is slaughtering untold numbers of African elephants for their ivory to be sold on the black markets in Far East countries. As part of a major crackdown by Dubai Customs …
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Look: How Sharjah Ruler celebrated his birthday
Dubai: A photo has gone viral of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. UAE residents sent their well-wishes and congratulatory messages to the Sharjah Ruler on the occasion of his birthday.
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Iran issues oil warning as UAE says production can rise
according to the semi-official Fars news agency. Iran lies on a major trafficking route between Afghanistan and Europe, as well as the Persian Gulf states. Large drug seizures are common across the region. Meanwhile, the state-run Abu Dhabi National Oil Co …
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Online fraudsters target UAE Facebook users for data
Dubai: Facebook users in the UAE are at a greater risk of online fraud by social network phishing attacks aimed at stealing personal data via fake Facebook pages, said a global cybersecurity firm on Tuesday. Kaspersky said the UAE was among the top five …
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Indian wins Dh7 million in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi
Dubai: It’s raining millions and luxury rides in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Two Indians have just turned themselves millionaires after hitting the grand prizes in two separate lotteries held in UAE, while three other expatriates will be driving home …
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UAE energy minister says ready to help alleviate any oil supply shortage
DUBAI (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei said on Tuesday that OPEC will aim to adhere to the group’s “overall conformity levels” for the rest of 2018 and that the UAE is ready to help alleviate any oil possible supply …
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UAE to tow Antarctic icebergs for water needs
The presence of new giant icebergs in waters off the UAE, under the $50-million ‘UAE Iceberg Project’, would help bring more rain to the arid landscape, the Gulf News quoted the National Adviser Bureau Limited as saying. The icebergs are expected to …
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UAE non-oil private sector reports strongest year-to-date in June
The state of the UAE’s non-oil private sector improved to the highest levels seen year-to-date in June, bolstered by strong inflows of new business and output growth, according to new statistics from Emirates NBD. In its seasonally adjusted UAE …
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Almost ‘no job growth or increase in wages’ in UAE’s private sector
The UAE’s non-oil private sector improved at the fastest pace so far this year in June, backed by strong inflows of new business and output growth, according to Emirates NBD’s monthly survey. The seasonally adjusted Emirates NBD UAE Purchasing Managers …
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UAE’s online shopping sites try to win over loyalty
Dubai: What sort of online shopper are you … “80:20” — that has worked successfully in the retail business over the years. Under this, 20 per cent of customers of a business account for 80 per cent of its transactions. These customers are thus …
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India’s Carnival in talks to buy UAE, Bahrain cinemas
India’s Carnival Cinemas and a partner in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are in talks to buy Qatar-based Novo Cinemas’ theatres in the UAE and Bahrain, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The potential deal highlights moves to separate …
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Fly with Emirates? Get special pass to 4 Dubai theme parks
Dubai: Travellers who book with Emirates will gain a special two-day access to all four of Dubai’s popular theme parks for more than half the price. In a bid to further promote the emirate as a tourist destination, the UAE-based carrier has tied up with …
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Abu Dhabi Says It’s Ready to Pump More Oil Under OPEC Deal
Abu Dhabi said it’s ready to increase oil output in line with … Trump, in an interview on Fox News on Sunday, said OPEC is manipulating the market and called on the group to add 2 million barrels of crude to the market. Read more: Trump Piles Pressure …
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Dubai International Hotel rolls out transit packages
Dubai International Hotel is offering special short and long transit packages for stays up to 12 and 24 hours respectively this summer. The 12-hour package starts from Dhs500 ($136) and comprises a Deluxe Room, Ahlan Meet & Greet on Arrival/Departure and …
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