In the UAE alone, the import of an estimated 100 tonnes of fruits and vegetables sent daily via airports in Kerala was affected. As Gulf News first reported, the ban also impacted the imports of fruit…
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Dubai’s Emirates to operate additional Hajj flights
Dubai carrier Emirates has said it will operate extra flights … Passengers will also enjoy a special baggage allowance of up to 35kg in economy, 40kg in business and 50kg in first class. The five-da…
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Clarification on Qatari citizens in UAE
ABU DHABI: The UAE has affirmed that since the announcement of the severing of relations with Qatar was made by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on June 5th, 2017, in …
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Dubai blows away latest shisha rumour
Dubai: Authorities in Dubai have denied the latest rumour circulating about a new disease brought about by smoking shisha in restaurants and coffee shops. The false allegations, which spread across so…
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Four Big Banking Issues Affecting UAE Company Formation
The good news is that once you’ve vaulted over this one major hurdle it’s easy to set up a new business in the UAE, as the government has created policies, such as no corporate or personal tax to enco…
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No more queuing up at Dubai Frame with launch of e-tickets
However, officials confirmed to Gulf News that Dubai Municipality will not increase the price for the on-the-spot tickets like in the case of Burj Khalifa. “We have not considered any proposal to chan…
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UAE is top destination for Indians
“A new strategic partnership between the UAE and India on skill development and mutual recognition of qualifications will help sort out this problem,” Navdeep Singh Suri, India’s Ambassador to the UAE …
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UAE, Kazakhstan explore investment plans
Astana: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Wednesday held talks with Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of K…
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Secret room, Filipino favourites in Dubai tower
Dubai: A secret toy store. Boodle fights. Grilled chicken feet and intestines. No, this isn’t a list for the next Mission Impossible. These are some of the uniquely Filipino things you can find in jus…
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UAE further delays launch of first nuclear reactor
The UAE says it wants 50 percent of its energy to be generated by clean sources by 2050. Saudi Arabia, the world’s top crude oil exporter, plans to build up to 16 nuclear reactors, but the projects ha…
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Indians, Pakistanis top in road fatalities in Sharjah
Sharjah: Road fatalities in Sharjah, including pedestrian deaths, dropped to 41 in the first six months of this year from 61 in the same period last year, said police. Given their larger expatriate po…
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UAE orders companies to freeze accounts, assets of nine Iranian entities
The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority has issued a circular to firms operating in securities and commodities sectors ordering them to freeze the accounts of nine Iranian individuals and organ…
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Dubai’s financial regulator investigates Abraaj over alleged mismanagement
Dubai’s financial regulator is investigating allegations … Read: Abraaj investment management business co-CEOs resign from board There was no immediate comment from Naqvi or his legal representative …
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Video: Dubai’s Emirates introduces VR seat selection
Passengers travelling with Dubai carrier Emirates can now view a 3D rendering of … will offer customers an immersive 360-degree view of the first, business and economy cabins on Airbus A380 and Boei…
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Republic TV honours Indian business leaders in Dubai
The English news channel presented the legends of the business world from India in Gulf with Lifetime achievement awards. Others were honoured with the Visionary and Inspirational leader awards Englis…
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E-ticketing system launched for Dubai Frame to ease rush
Visitors from the People of Determination category and children under 3 years and the elderly people above 60 years can visit the Dubai Frame free of charge. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter …
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Dubai moves to ease foreign investor 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 …
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