Speaking to Gulf News, Leena Obaid, 21 years old Saudi national … she described city of Abu Dhabi saying: “if you listen closely, this city will speak to you.” “I am living here since …
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Abu Dhabi approves $13.6bn development programme
development plan during a meeting with members of the Abu Dhabi Executive Committee, reported state news agency Wam. Around Dh20 billion ($5.4 billion) would be allocated to the 2019 development packa…
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Abu Dhabi to sell over 25 percent of Spain’s Cepsa
Madrid (AFP) – Abu Dhabi plans to float at least 25 percent of Spain’s Cepsa by the end of 2018, the energy company announced Monday, in what would be the largest listing in a decade on the Madrid sto…
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With an eye on expats’ pockets, UAE to offer them residency on retirement
The United Arab Emirates will allow foreigners to obtain extended residency visas after they retire, a major policy shift designed to give expatriates a bigger stake in the economy and foster longer-t…
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Abu Dhabi Is Planning the Biggest Oil IPO in a Decade
Abu Dhabi is pushing ahead with an initial public offering for Spanish oil company Cia Espanola de Petroleos SAU, in what could be the largest such deal in a decade. The emirate’s Mubadala Investment …
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Dubai Police hunt for men giving cash for free
Dubai: Police are on the search for two men who recently gave away free cash to pedestrians after footage of the incident went viral on social media. “Police have been studying the video and are …
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UAE to allow expats long-term residency after retirement
The UAE Cabinet approved a law to provide special … reported WAM, Emirate’s news agency. “The law, which will be in effect as of 2019, outlines the requirements to qualify for the long …
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Abu Dhabi launches $13.6bn development programme
development plan during a meeting with members of the Abu Dhabi Executive Committee, reported state news agency Wam. Around Dh20 billion would be allocated to the 2019 development package, stated Moha…
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UAE approves law granting residency to retired property investors
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates government approved on Sunday a law that allows expatriates to stay in the country after retirement if they own a property valued about $545,000 (£ …
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Abu Dhabi crown prince outlines Dhs50bn stimulus plan
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced more details of a Dhs50bn ($13.61bn) stimulus plan announced in June. The official said on Twitter that the programme, called, T…
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Abu Dhabi wins bid to host 2022 ITU Grand Final in world first
Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Chairman of the General Authority for Sports and Deputy Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, has hailed the country’s successful bid to host the 2022 ITU Grand Final …
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Abu Dhabi Global Market closing commercial funding gap in MENA
Speaking to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, on the ADGM FinTech Abu Dhabi Bootcamp Day today, Teng ruled out assumptions that FinTech is restricted to financial companies, affirming it is rather for th…
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Abu Dhabi crown prince reveals ‘Tomorrow 2021’ plan to push economic reform
Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed revealed the Ghadan 21 (Tomorrow 2021) plan on Sunday, which will drive the emirate’s economic reform projects and create a vision for its …
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ADNEC explores bringing key US international events to Abu Dhabi
A delegation from the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, ADNEC, is on a visit to the US to discuss partnership possibilities with leading international event organisers, in line with its strategy …
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UAE citizens, residents can now apply for international driving licence through an app
UAE citizens and residents will now be able to apply for an international driving licence online or through a mobile app, the country’s Ministry of Interior has announced. The service has been …
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UAE set to roll out new digital tax system for tobacco products
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is set to launch a tax control system in UAE for tobacco products to efficiently collect taxes and combat tax evasion. In a statement issued on Saturday, the FTA has as…
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Abu Dhabi launches first phase of dual licence initiative
In a landmark decision announced by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) on Saturday, companies based in the capital’s free zones will be able to operate in the mainland under a dual …
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