05pm arrival back in Dubai. It will have 14 first class, 76 business class and 429 economy class seats. The flight comes as airport authorities seek to expand capacity to more than 8 million passengers a year. Emirates is the world’s largest operator of …
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Dubai Wholesale City Hosts Largest Cash and Carry Facility in the Region
… committed to accelerating the development of the trade and manufacturing sectors in Dubai and the wider UAE, and helping our business partners build and grow their businesses.” Belhoul added: “We welcome Jaleel Holdings to Dubai Wholesale City.
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New Dubai Chamber report identifies fintech and renewable energy as key to boosting productivity and investment in Latin America
Entitled “Latin America’s Emerging Sectors: A Closer Look at Fintech and Renewable Energy”, the report was conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and commissioned by Dubai Chamber ahead of the 2nd Global Business Forum on Latin America …
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Expo 2020 set to drive construction activity in the UAE
Sentiment in the UAE’s construction sector is optimistic as the region prepares … “Another problem is the higher cost of doing business – with the recent set of new fees introduced, cost of business is going to go up significantly this year.
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Dubai Cares Scavenger Hunt winners announced
He said: “I first heard about the Dubai Cares Scavenger Hunt was on a news article. Then I decided to embark on a challenging and day-long journey all around Dubai. I am so excited to be the first winner of the Hunt and look forward to participating in …
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Dubai property price declines set to continue until 2020
A three-year downturn in Dubai’s property market will likely continue until at least 2020, Standard & Poor’s said Tuesday, citing low oil prices, the introduction of VAT and a Gulf diplomatic crisis. A glut of housing units and weak demand were also key …
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Kasatkina slows Radwanska comeback in Dubai first round
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Former champion Agnieszka Radwanska lost in the first round of the Dubai Championships for the first time in nine years on Monday. Daria Kasatkina of Russia beat Radwanska 7-5, 6-4 in two hours. Radwanska, who reached No …
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Dubai’s hotel room supply to top 132,000 by end-2019
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Camel-based baby formula to hit shelves in Dubai
The Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products, or “Camelicious”, on Monday unveiled the product at Gulfood 2018, an international food and beverage trade event which runs from February 18 to 22 in Dubai. The milk, which it says is suitable for children …
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Dubai school suspends teacher after arrest amid child sex allegations
News broke of Ball’s arrest early Monday morning. Local reports suggested that he is originally from Mississippi and is a music teacher at the school. It has also been suggested that prior to his employment in Dubai, he was working at the Qatar Academy …
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Johanna Konta makes a winning start to her Dubai campaign
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Mark Cavendish continues busy February with Abu Dhabi Tour
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59 complaints against VAT defaulters in Sharjah
Sharjah: The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) received 59 complaints about VAT-related violations in the first month of its implementation. Sultan Abdullah Bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, chairman of SEDD, said: “We are working on combating all …
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Dubai Frame, Dubai Safari extend opening hours
Dubai: Visitors can now enjoy more time at Dubai’s latest tourist destinations Dubai Safari and Dubai Frame as both facilities have extended the opening hours. “You asked and we listened! We are happy to announce the new working hours of Dubai Frame …
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Dubai Business Events witnesses 61% rise in 2017
Dubai Business Events (DBE) secured a total of 212 bids throughout 2017, representing its most successful year to date, the city’s official convention bureau announced recently. As a result of secured bids and proposals in 2017, Dubai is set to welcome …
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Mastercard, ABC Dubai Shine a Light on Female Leadership in Business
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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