Dr. Belaid Rettab, Senior Director, Economic Research & Sustainable Business Development Sector, Dubai Chamber, noted that the strong participation in the sessions reflected a growing awareness about important sustainability and CSR matters impacting …
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Dubai develops renewable-powered digital utility
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has put forward a project to create a digital, artificial intelligence-powered utility. The ‘Digital DEWA’ project is set to transform the traditional business model of a public utility, according to the …
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Somalia disbands UAE program to pay and train hundreds of soldiers
The government will take over paying and training the soldiers in the program, Defence Minister Mohamed Mursal Abdirahman told Somalia’s state news agency SONNA on Wednesday. The UAE has trained hundreds of troops since 2014 as part of an effort boosted by …
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Somalia disbands UAE programme to pay and train soldiers
Defence Minister Mohamed Mursal Abdirahman told Somalia’s state news agency Sonna. “Somalia will fully take over [its troops] trained by the UAE… Those forces will be added to the various battalions of the Somalia National Army,” Abdirahman said …
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Dubai ruler Mohammed bin Rashid calls for intellectual efforts to improve society
Dubai: The 16th annual FIKR conference was launched in Dubai … “We are getting closer to a situation where old runes are diminishing, and no news ones are put in their place,” he added. “The preparation of Arab youth so they can deal with the …
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How Dubai is emerging as the hub of the future
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has broadcast a sponsored programme on Discovery ME detailing the city’s efforts to become a Hub of The Future. The programme details Dubai’s journey from a trading port to a global hub for commerce, trade …
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Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Inaugurates Orange Business Services Regional HQ in Dubai Silicon Oasis
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), today officially inaugurated Orange Business Services’ new Middle East innovation hub and regional business headquarters at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO).
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Somalia to halt UAE funding for troops as relations sour
The UAE’s state news agency, WAM, said some of the 47 Emirati Armed Forces personnel on the plane were held at gunpoint and assaulted by Somali security forces. The money was allocated to support the Somali army and trainees, WAM reported. “The UAE …
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His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Inaugurates Orange Business Services Regional HQ in Dubai Silicon Oasis
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), today officially inaugurated Orange Business Services’ new Middle East innovation hub and regional business headquarters at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO).
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New fee for manual handling of baggage at Dubai International Airport
Dubai: Passengers flying out of Dubai International Airport may 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 and …
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Dubai ruler allocates plots for 10,000 homes for Emiratis
“We have ordered the allocation of new land plots as part of promoting the wellbeing and prosperity of Emirati citizens in Dubai. The new residential communities will feature all essential infrastructure,” he said in comments published by state news agency …
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flydubai starts first direct flights from Dubai to Dubrovnik, Croatia
… with Emirates offers greater frequency and easier access to more than 200 global destinations DUBAI, UAE, 2018-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai’s first flight touched down today in Dubrovnik (DBV). On board the flight there was …
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Dubai airport introduces new fee for luggage that needs ‘manual handling’
Passengers with luggage that requires “manual handling” will have to pay an extra fee at Dubai airport, Gulf News reported on Wednesday. The new charges will apply to baggage that does not conform to standard size and weight regulations. Dnata …
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Video: Leaders honoured at Arabian Business Real Estate Awards
In welcoming the large attendance on the night, Eddie Taylor, editor of Arabian Business magazine, said real estate remains one of the most important industries in Dubai. Last year alone, he said 69,000 real estate transactions took place, with a total …
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UAE announces Isra’a Wal Miraj holiday date
The UAE has announced the federal government will mark Isra’a Wal Miraj this weekend. The country’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation said the Islamic holiday would fall on Saturday, April 14. This means no additional leave for workers with …
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Dubai’s dnata to acquire Qantas’ catering businesses
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UAE accuses Somalia over $9.6 million seized at airport
The UAE’s state news agency, WAM, says 47 Emirati Armed Forces personnel were on board the plane and some were held at gunpoint and assaulted by Somali security forces. WAM reports that the money was allocated to support the Somali army and trainees.
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