DUBAI, 20th February, 2019 (WAM) — As of tomorrow, the Kuwait Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates will be launching its National Day programme in honour of Kuwait’s 58th National Day …
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Dubai Airports partners with XDubai for one-of-a-kind stunt
Dubai Airports has partnered with action sports brand XDubai to deliver an incredible one-of-a-kind stunt by Emirati athlete and skydiver Mohammed Baker, as part of the new DXB brand which aims to pos…
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Innovators Invited: Dubai Startup Hub Launches Fourth Edition Of Its Annual Smartpreneur Competition
He added that the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition aims to empower young entrepreneurs, encourage them to think beyond traditional business models and limitations, engage them in the Dubai Government’s …
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Abu Dhabi Quietly Eases Curb on Qatar After 20-Month Embargo
(Bloomberg) — An obscure port circular may signal an easing of the almost two-year Saudi-led embargo of Qatar. Abu Dhabi will now allow cargo to be shipped from the emirate to Qatar after banning tra…
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Oman, UAE look to develop business opportunities
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday organised the Oman-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Economic Forum. The forum aimed to develop available investment and business opportunities between busi…
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Tennis: Taiwan’s Hsieh stuns Kerber to reach Dubai quarters
(Reuters) – Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber suffered a surprise last 16 exit from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after being beaten by unseeded Hsieh Su-wei 5-7 6-4 6-0 on Wednesday.
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UAE eases Qatar shipping ban amid continuing Gulf dispute
UAE-flagged vessels still cannot call at Qatar ports. An industry source told Reuters news agency that the circular applied to all ports in the UAE. Government authorities in both the Gulf states were …
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Gulf Hotels Group officially opens first UAE property
Gulf Hotels Group (GHG), Bahrain’s leading home-grown hospitality provider, celebrated the official opening of its first UAE property – The Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay in Dubai. The four-star proper…
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UAE farmers embrace agri-technologies
Dubai. 20th Febbruary 2019. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News Image Credit: Dubai: The International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) on Wednesday showcased agri-solutions and crops to more …
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Dubai budget airline flydubai loses $43.5m in 2018
Dubai (AFP) – Dubai budget carrier flydubai chalked up a loss of $43.5 million in 2018, it said Wednesday, as airlines across the Gulf struggle with mounting costs and political tensions. The governme…
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Dubai’s Du posts $480m profit as it searches for new CEO
Du said that the search to find a successor to founding CEO Osman Sultan has now entered the active phase. Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, better known as du, on Wednesday announced a …
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Sharjah launches fully-funded scholarships for young Arab acting talent
Sharjah has announced fully-funded scholarships for young Arab acting talent to study at the Sharjah Performing Arts Academy. Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah made the announc…
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British football fan ‘beaten and starved in UAE after arrest for wearing Qatar shirt’
He travelled to the UAE for a holiday in January and the incident happened … I couldn’t handle it In an interview with Sky News, he said: “I was beaten. I was terrified. I couldn’t handle it. “They …
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Dubai Airports, Careem launch cheaper travel for DWC passengers
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Tearful Osaka stunned by Mladenovic in Dubai
“I’m pretty sure as time goes on you guys will stop talking about it. For now, it’s like the biggest tennis news, I guess. “See, it’s a little bit hard because I feel like people are …
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Abu Dhabi Oil Giant’s Credit Ranked AA as Aramco Seeks Rating
(Bloomberg) — Abu Dhabi’s government-owned oil giant received … a day was $52.1 billion in the first half of 2017, Bloomberg News reported in April. Exxon Mobil, the world’s largest …
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Dubai Food Festival 2019: What You Need To Know Before Going
Starting Thursday, the streets and alleyways of Dubai will become a foodie’s heaven on earth with the return of the long-awaited Dubai Food Festival. The 17-day event starts on the 21st of February an…
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