When we got to immigration in Dubai, the welcome we got was incredible. The Emirati officials were ecstatic to see us.
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Italy showcases top children’s books in its first Sharjah International Book Fair pavilion
In its first SIBF pavilion, Italy is showcasing best-selling books — mostly children’s literature — from 14 of its leading publishers. Italy has joined the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) for …
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Israeli settler delegation visits Dubai following UAE accord
A delegation of Israeli settlers is visiting Dubai, where they met with Emirati business people to discuss commercial opportunities following the United Arab Emirates’ establishment of formal ties …
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Dubai looking at potential buyers for its airport cooling system business: Sources
Dubai is considering the sale of the cooling system operations of its normally busy Dubai International Airport, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. For all the latest headlines …
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The Clock is Ticking On F-35, Drone Sale to UAE
The clock is ticking on the Trump administration’s push to sell F-35 fighter jets, armed Reaper drones, and a bevy of bombs and missiles to the United Arab Emirates. The State Department notified …
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Fitch gives ‘AA-‘ rating to the UAE, one notch below Abu Dhabi
Credit ratings agency Fitch has assigned the United Arab Emirates an AA-(minus) rating with a stable outlook, citing moderate consolidated public debt levels, high GDP per capita and its strong net …
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Agricultural Giant Louis Dreyfus to Sells Major Stake to Abu Dhabi State Firm
Dreyfus agreed to sell a 45% indirect stake in Louis Dreyfus, the agricultural merchant that has borne her family’s name for almost two centuries, to a holding company in the United Arab Emirates.
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Dubai Shopping Festival to begin on December 17
Next year’s Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr festivities in Dubai to be held April 12 to May 15 Dubai: The 26th edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival will run from December 17, 2020 to January 30, 2021), …
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Top 7 Things To Do in Dubai This Weekend: November 12-14
Art, sports, family fun and theatre – you can explore just about every interest this weekend. Discover a designer’s haven …
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Mall of the Emirates offers customers the chance to take part in fun fitness activities and win exclusive prizes
Mall of the Emirates will give customers, mall visitors and members of the community the opportunity to take part in a fun and inclusive range of activities …
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Louis Dreyfus sells big stake to Abu Dhabi fund after investor hunt
AKIRAU.UL] has agreed to sell a large stake to Abu Dhabi-based holding company ADQ, marking the first external investment into the family-run commodity group, founded by Leopold Louis-Dreyfus in 1851.
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Louis-Dreyfus Opens Up for First Time With Abu Dhabi Deal
Dreyfus agreed to sell a 45% stake in the eponymous agricultural trader to an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, opening the storied family business to outside ownership for the first time to secure …
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We’re ‘very actively involved’ in talks with firms about relocating to Abu Dhabi, investment office says
Following a Financial Times report about the SoftBank Vision Fund’s possible relocation, Tariq Bin Hendi of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office said it is “actively involved” in inviting firms to move to …
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Louis Dreyfus to sell 45% stake to Abu Dhabi wealth fund
Louis Dreyfus Company, a family-owned commodities trading giant, reached the deal to sell an indirect equity stake to Abu Dhabi’s ADQ …
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Sharjah closes over 25 illegal sand parking lots
In a massive drive, the Sharjah Municipality has closed over 25 illegal sand parking lots that were sullying the aesthetic look of the city. Ali Ahmed Abu Ghazin, director of department of public …
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Indian engineering student found dead at Sharjah apartment
Investigation has been launched to know the reason behind the mysterious death of the Gujarat-boy, family devastated by the news …
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Soft power is essential for peace building, says Manal Ataya, head of Sharjah Museums
Establishing museums with expansive programs, investing in arts education and higher academic learning of international universities, is how the UAE is fostering cultural diplomacy, according to Manal …
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