Abu Dhabi (UAE): The Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced a citywide shopping experience to give shoppers discounts of up to 90 per cent in seven malls for 24 hours, to mark the first day of Eid. The DCT announced on Monday …
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Middle East’s largest living green wall unveiled in Dubai
Dubai: In a bid to promote sustainable living, Dubai Properties on Tuesday unveiled a stunning six-metre-high living green wall, the largest in the Middle East, at the Dubai Wharf. The wall, located in the heart of Culture Village overlooking the historic …
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Dubai Culture’s ‘Zayed Used Books Fair’ begins
Dubai: Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, represented by Dubai Public Library, on Tuesday announced the start of ‘Zayed Used Books Fair’ at Etihad Mall. The exhibition is being held in …
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UAE private sector posts best performance in four months during May
Dubai: Growth in the UAE’s private sector turned in its best … The figure was indicative of a sharp improvement in business conditions across the non-oil private sector, and one that was above the long-run average. The positive sentiment in the non …
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Dubai’s Emirates to serve Osaka with A380, offers Santiago discounts
76 in business and 14 in first class. The carrier already flies the A380 to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport having resumed the previously suspended service last year. Read: Dubai’s Emirates to resume A380 service to Japan’s Narita EK317 leaves …
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Negative impact of VAT on UAE, Saudi only short-term – PwC
UAE, which had been at a record level in December … thanks to reforms in foreign ownership rules – and broader improvements in the business environment will help boost regional economies. Richard Boxshall, senior economist at PwC Middle East, said …
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Less than Dh1,000 fares from UAE to Europe
A flydubai spokesperson confirmed that the deal is part of the airline’s “companion” ticket promotion and is applicable to passengers who book an adult one-way or return fare in economy or business class from Dubai to select destinations. Flyers also …
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Dubai’s Emirates begins direct Newark service
The direct Newark service is operated by a Boeing 777-3004ER with eight first class, 42 business class and 306 economy class seats. EK223 leaves Dubai at 3:00am and arrives in Newark at 9:00am before return journey EK224 leaves Newark at 11:50am and …
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UAE is the most digital-friendly country in the…
Ranked 24th worldwide and the best performer in the region, the UAE offers an impressive trade infrastructure coupled with a supportive business environment. Bahrain was ranked second in the GCC and 38th globally, according to Euler Hermes’ report titled …
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UAE-Canada air talks are a boost as Emirates eyes transatlantic routes
Emirates, the world’s largest long-haul carrier, aims to grow its services to Canada on the back of proposals to increase the number of direct flights between the UAE and Canada and strengthen business ties. “We have made no secret that we would like …
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Will new residency and company ownership rules raise UAE house prices?
Luckily for UAE investors, as I have opined in this column before, local house prices are at an attractive entry point in the price cycle now. As one of the world’s largest oil producers, the fortunes of business and house prices here closely track …
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New UAE visa regulations bring shift in how expats live and work
This will provide even more reason to opt for the long-term security of owning property in the UAE as opposed to renting. We could also see the focus shifting towards business owners buying offices in the UAE, as well as other commercial premises …
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Business Aviation at home in Dubai
Business aviation in the UAE is booming, and this growth is illustrated by the increase in business aviation presence at the biennial Dubai Airshow. The 2017 edition saw a huge representation of the industry flock to DWC, Dubai Airshow Site last November …
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Dubai has helped to put squash on the map
Dubai Sports Council, Ziad Al-Turki and Laura Massaro at a press conference. Clint Egbert/Gulf News “We’ve had many firsts this season. The first couple to win a tournament together (husband and wife duo Ali Farag and Nour Al Tayeb who both won the US …
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Dubai chambers marks Zayed Humanitarian Day
Dubai: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organised a series of charitable activities in cooperation with the Angel Appeal initiative to celebrate Zayed Humanitarian Day and the Year of Zayed. Over the course of two days, more than 100 …
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University Hospital Sharjah teams up with South Korean hospital
Sharjah: The University Hospital Sharjah (UHS) signed an association agreement on Monday with the South Korea’s Himchan Hospital to provide advanced spine and joint medical services at UHS. The two hospitals teamed up to bring the expertise of Himchan in …
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Dubai Airports raises Dh1.5m for Dubai Cares
Dubai: Dubai Airports has raised Dh1,505,329 in support of Dubai Cares’ Education in Emergencies programmes which offer support to children affected by conflict and natural disasters in countries like Lebanon, Iraq and Nepal, thus enabling them catch up …
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