the latest in a series of fires in tall structures in the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf’s tourism and business hub, over the past three years. Flames shot up the sides of the Torch Tower in the second blaze to hit the high-rise since 2015, forcing …
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UAE non-oil private sector grows strongly
PMI data, produced by IHS Markit, contains original data collected from a monthly survey of business conditions in the UAE non-oil private sector. July data showed that output increased at a faster rate with firms citing favourable economic conditions and …
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Dubai Customs doing fine
Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, director of Dubai Customs, said the significant growth in the number of customs transactions processed is due to their commitment to provide first-class facilities to traders in order to attract more trade and business into Dubai.
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Dubai Customs delivers 4.5m transactions in H1
Submit Claim service accounted for 458,000 transactions at 10.2 per cent while Book Inspection Appointment service contributed 139,000 transactions at 3.11 per cent and Register Business 53,400 transactions at 1.1 per cent. Transactions delivered by Dubai …
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Banker sues hotel for AED50 million after finding bloodied bandage in meal
Dubai: A high-profile UAE banker is suing a top Dubai-based hotel for AED50 million after he discovered a bloodied bandage in his meal during a business dinner with VIPs. Shortly after dinner was served, the banker was shocked to find the blood-soaked …
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UAE’s private sector activity holds up even during summer
Dubai: UAE’s private sector activity continued to turn in a … The survey, sponsored by Emirates NBD and produced by IHS Markit, contains data collected from a monthly survey of business conditions in the UAE non-oil private sector. The seasonally …
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Dubai Chamber, UAE Federal Tax Authority to host workshops on VAT compliance
Atiq Juma Nasib, Senior Vice President of Commercial Services at Dubai Chamber, explained that the workshops will aim to familiarise the business community with the concept of VAT, the registration and implementation process associated with the new tax …
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Emaar Hospitality plans new hotel linked to The Dubai Mall
The hotel and serviced residences project is in easy access of Dubai’s business hubs including the Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai International Convention Centre. Opening to direct views of the iconic Burj Khalifa, Vida Dubai Mall is a …
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12 things to do in Dubai this weekend
Bombay Brasserie, Taj Dubai, Business Bay. Thali lunch available Saturday to Thursday, 12.30pm to 3pm. Dhs95. Tel: (04) 438 3100. More info on website. Toy building blocks might not make the most comfortable bed to sleep on but that wouldn’t stop fans …
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Man Finds Blood-Soaked Bandage In Hotel Meal
The banker was hosting a VIP business dinner when he found a bloodied bandage swimming … which prompted Al Nasser to lodge a civil compensation lawsuit before the Dubai Civil Court. “The hotel management and that of the restaurant failed to adhere …
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Next Up: Abu Dhabi – China’s Maritime Silk Road Breaks Into The Middle East
China just signed a $300 million deal with Abu Dhabi to build a manufacturing operation in its emerging Khalifa Free Trade Zone — an endeavor which nicely compliments the nearby sea terminal that China’s COSCO took over at the end of last year.
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Abu Dhabi plastics sector creates $55bn investment opportunities
the Emirates official news agency. “Among its multifaceted strategic objectives, Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 lays a special focus on non-oil sectors as part of the economic diversification programme which is premised to ensure a sustainable development …
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Dubai Formation: Business Set Up In UAE
Dubai is the best Emirate for a business set up in UAE. The East and West blend quite happily, side by side in Dubai’s social arena. Dubai has branded itself as the most happening place for tourists with its dozens of signature restaurants and trendy hotels.
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Raju Omlet: a case study in Harvard Business Review
Dubai: In a first for the UAE, a local restaurant chain has earned the distinction of being featured as a case study in the prestigious Harvard Business Review (HBR). With three outlets across Dubai (Karama and Al Quoz) and Sharjah (Safeer Mall), and two …
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Seven firms fined Dh100,000 each for dumping sewage in Sharjah desert
Sharjah: The Sharjah Municipality is cracking down on illegal … Khalifa Al Suwaidi, head of the Field Inspection Department at the municipality, told Gulf News that the civic body had fined seven sewage companies Dh100,000 each for dumping sewage water …
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126 Sharjah eateries break hygiene rules
But some eateries thought they could get away with breaking the rules. As many as 126 restaurants, cafeterias and grocery shops in the emirate of Sharjah were caught breaking the municipality’s health and safety code. Municipal inspectors at Al Dhaid’s …
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Dubai homes: Room to grow
Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and Palm Jumeirah, notably Five Palm Jumeirah (previously Viceroy), Belgravia phase 1 in JVC and Volante in Business Bay. “We expect deliveries to slow down in Q3 and pick up pace during and after Cityscape in …
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