In a fast paced city like Dubai, it can be hard to keep up with all the city’s happenings. Which is why we’re bringing you the week in review: a short, digestible overview of the weeks biggest news …
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Pilot phase of Business Voice Portal launched
DUBAI: Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched the pilot phase of its Business Voice Portal, a new digital platform designed to streamline public-private sector cooperation and contribute …
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Brit ex-soldier Andrew Neal detained in UAE ‘unaware of drug charge’
Andrew Neal’s mother and father told Sky News they expressed deep concern about … conditions at the prison where he is being held in Abu Dhabi are poor, and they are fearful for their son …
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Sharjah Passes 2018 Budget
The Emirate of Sharjah marked its year-end with the approval of a General budget of 2018. The budget was approved by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler …
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Abu Dhabi crown prince ‘proposed killing Taliban leaders’: report
Mohammed bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi’s crown prince, proposed to set up an assassination programme targeting top Taliban leaders during a meeting with the top US diplomat earlier this year, the Middle East …
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Top 263+ UAE Local Business Listing, Business Directories and Local Citations Sites List 2018
UAE local business listing can be clearly put as a promoting add-on to your search engine ranking. Free business listing sites in Dubai services allows you to out info about your local business, goods …
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UAE travellers hit by Jet Airways woes
We have now shifted to Emirates and SpiceJet,” Bijay Rajnikantt Shah, national director, BNI UAE, told Khaleej Times. Himanshu Sampat, business head UAE, Cox & Kings Tours, said: “Travellers who have …
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Despite oversupply, UAE education sector offers…
Varkey said that 51 per cent students in Dubai pay less than Dh23,000 fees annually while 65 per cent of students at Gems pay less than Dh14,400 per annum. According to Oxford Business Group’s Dubai …
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R. Kelly seeking permission to visit Dubai amid sex abuse case
Dubai found itself entangled in the sex abuse case against American R&B singer R. Kelly on Thursday after the performer asked a U.S. judge to allow him to come to the Arabian Peninsula sheikhdom to …
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UAE is the fastest growing region: Zoho
Zoho, a global provider of cloud-based business software, today announced its plans for expanding and reinforcing its presence in the UAE and GCC region. The announcement was made on the sidelines of …
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Dubai finds itself entangled in case against R. Kelly
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Dubai found itself entangled in the sex abuse case against American R&B singer R. Kelly on Thursday after the performer asked a U.S. judge to allow him to come to the …
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Dubai’s Silicon Park smart city project set for Q2 handover
Dubai Silicon Oasis, the free zone technology park, has announced total revenue of AED576.9 million ($156 million) for 2018. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis …
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UAE refutes Qatari claims over nuclear plant safety concerns
UAE Permanent Representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), was quoted as saying in a statement issued on Wednesday by the state-owned WAM news agency. Reuters reported on Wednesday …
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Holiday scam in UAE: Hundreds of victims, millions of dirhams lost
a coffee shop and restaurant in Ajman and an optical shop in Dubai. Gulf News had reported on the plight of some of these victims last September where complainants, mostly from south Asia …
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All that glitters, a walk through Dubai’s iconic Gold Souq
The aroma of spices fills the Gold Souq as you walk down the market Image Credit: Shreya Bhatia/Gulf News Finnish tourist Tanja Forslund has been to Dubai thrice and each time, she makes it a …
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R. Kelly asks judge for permission to perform in Dubai to raise money for legal fees
A defence filing Wednesday in Chicago says Kelly would do three to five concerts in Dubai. It doesn’t specify which venues he’d play or how much he’d earn. READ MORE: Man produces tape he …
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UAE Hopes OPEC+ Alliance Will Be Formalized In June
“When we meet in June hopefully we are going to be finalising [the charter],” Al Mazrouei said in Abu Dhabi today, as carried by The National. “The draft is almost finished for us here in the UA
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