Gulf News #Pinoy also caught up with one of the Philippines’ biggest name in cosplaying, Alodia Gosiengfiao, who was a guest at the recent MEFCC in Dubai. For Gosiengfiao, cosplaying the Filipino way is usually about huge and elaborate costumes.
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Banned in UAE: 3 skin whitening creams
Dubai: Health authorities have warned residents not to use three brands of unregistered skin whitening creams that were found to have been circulating in the UAE. The Department of Health, the regulatory authority of the health care sector in Abu Dhabi …
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New fee for manual handling of baggage at Dubai airport
Dubai: Passengers flying out of Dubai International Airport will have to pay extra charges for baggage which require manual handling, Gulf News can reveal. A new fee has been introduced for manual handling of baggage that do not conform to standard size …
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Dubai immigration process to be cut to just 10 seconds
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Orange Business Services opens new Dubai HQ
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), has officially inaugurated Orange Business Services’ new Middle East innovation hub and regional business headquarters, The official opening ceremony was …
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80 ladies’ nights in Dubai: Our picks for every night of the week
Tel: (04) 511 7333. asiadecuba.com/dubai What’s the deal: Celebrity favourite and US export 1 OAK opened its doors in March in JW Marriott Marquis, Business Bay. On Tuesdays, ladies drink free all night long at the swanky super club, with DJ Tony Mendes …
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Dubai’s Azizi Developments looks to expand hotel business in South Asia
Dubai-based developer Azizi plans to expand its hotel business to India and the Seychelles, according to a new report. Azizi Group chairman and owner told the daily newspaper The National, that it is looking at India, Maldives and the Seychelles as …
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Dubai Airports, the World’s Largest Airport, Leverages Box for Cloud Content Management
Box Inc. (NYSE:BOX), a leader in cloud content management, today announced that Dubai Airports has moved its workforce to Box. Dubai Airports operates Dubai’s two airports, including Dubai International, the largest airport in the world for international …
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Orange Business Services opens Dubai ‘innovation hub’
The opening ceremony was attended by, among others, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), Dr. Mohammed Al Zarooni, Vice Chairman and CEO of DSOA and Thierry Bonhomme, CEO of Orange Business Services.
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Dubai launches new smart service to resolve consumer complaints
Dubai has launched a “smart protection” service which uses artificial intelligence to respond and resolve consumer complaints. The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED) Dubai said the …
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Sharjah attracts AED5.97 billion in FDIs in 2017
Sharjah, 10th April, 2018 (WAM) — The Sharjah FDI Office, Invest in Sharjah, the investment promotion arm of the Sharjah government has unveiled that the emirate’s performance in attracting foreign direct investment, FDI, in various economic sectors …
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Sharjah registers 100% surge in FDI flow in 2017
Foreign direct investment (FDI) flow into Sharjah more than doubled in 2017 to Dh5.97 billion leading to a major jump in job creation, the investment promotion arm of the Sharjah government said on Tuesday. Data released by Sharjah FDI (Invest in Sharjah …
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UAE denounces seizure of cash and plane in Somalia
The UAE foreign ministry issued a statement on the state news agency WAM to protest Sunday’s incident. “Money allocated to support the Somali army and trainees was seized at gunpoint by Somali security personnel, who disrespected some members of the …
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UAE condemns Somalia’s decision to impound cash ‘allocated to support army’
The Saudi owned Al Arabiya news channel reports that the UAE foreign ministry has issued a statement saying the move by the Somali authorities was ‘illegal and contradicted diplomatic norms and traditions’. “The United Arab Emirates deplores this …
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UAE approves plan for new equal pay law
The UAE Cabinet has approved the issuance of legislation to ensure equal pay for men and women working in the country. According to state news agency WAM, the Law on Equal Wages and Salaries for Men and Women will ensure that women have equal opportunities …
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Banking shares in favour as UAE indices extend gains
“Emaar Development has yet to announce news on its dividend distribution which is why the stock has been lagging for sometime following its mother company’s dramatic drop; however it could see some light soon,” the note said. The Abu Dhabi Securities …
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UAE denounces Somalia’s holding of its civilian aircraft, seizing money
The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday denounced Somalia’s seizure of a civilian aircraft this week and money on board, according to a statement on the state news agency WAM. “Money allocated to support the Somali army and trainees was seized at gunpoint by …
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