Over 1,000 delegates to attend high-level forum at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah on November 1 st-2 nd Forum will feature 24 sessions covering a wide range of economic and social trends and issues impacting key African markets. E. Buamim: African economies …
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Dubai Internet City to Highlight Its Ecosystem by Offering Futuristic Experiences at Gitex 2017
Dubai Internet City (DIC), the largest technology business hub in the region, has announced its participation in the GITEX Technology Week 2017, marking its 18 th outing at the definitive technology event. The theme of DIC’s exhibition, The Smarter …
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10 business lunch deals in Dubai for under Dhs100
Are you incredibly busy and important? Well, of course you are. But no matter how full your schedule, you can always find time for a lunch break. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to mean bringing stale sandwiches from home. Or even ordering Deliveroo to …
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Dukes Dubai appoints new marketing director
will add immense value to Dukes Dubai in what is an extremely competitive marketplace. “We are confident that, along with his colleagues in the executive team, he will be instrumental in consolidating our market position as the number one business and …
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Finalists revealed for Arabian Business StartUp Awards 2017
… StartUp Awards 2017 winners will be announced and honoured at the Arabian Business StartUp Awards 2017 ceremony, taking place on Tuesday, October 24 at the Rixos Hotel in Dubai’s JBR at a lavish gala dinner event. The Arabian Business StartUp Awards …
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A 50% ‘sin’ tax on soda in Dubai could have global consequences
The United Arab Emirates now taxes sugary drinks, partly as a way to lower obesity and diabetes rates. Other countries are considering similar taxes, and are watching the UAE’s experiment to see if it works. Past soda taxes have had little success in …
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UAE non-oil private sector records strong growth in September
Dubai: Growth in the UAE’s non-oil private sector remained sharp and marked the strongest quarter recorded for two years. The latest improvement in business conditions was driven by above-average expansions in both output and new orders. The data also …
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Abu Dhabi Expects to Raise $10 Billion From Dollar Debt Sale
Abu Dhabi, home to about 6 percent of the world’s oil reserves, aims to raise $10 billion from a dollar bond sale as early as Tuesday to help plug a budget deficit. Encouraged by Saudi Arabia’s $12.5 billion sale last week, the biggest sovereign deal …
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Abu Dhabi Returns to the Bond Market With $10 Billion Offering
U.A.E. capital to use proceeds to bridge budget shortfall Abu Dhabi, whose government has one of the highest investment grades in the Middle East and Africa, narrowed pricing on the sale of $10 billion dollar bonds as it seeks to shore up its finances …
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Indian envoy honours Emirati woman who saved truck driver
Abu Dhabi: Jawaher Saif Al Kumaiti, the Emirati woman who saved the life of an Indian truck driver burnt in an accident in Ras Al Khaimah, upheld the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, a top Indian diplomat said in Abu Dhabi on Monday evening. “Gandhi said that …
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Department Of Culture And Tourism Leads Roadshow To Russia Following Surge In Hotel Guests To Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism led a roadshow to Moscow and St Petersburg recently joined by tourism stakeholders and partners to capitalise on the dramatic surge in visitors into the emirate from Russia in the first eight months of this year.
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Abu Dhabi City Municipality to deploy LED streetlights
Abu Dhabi City Municipality is gearing up to swap out conventional lights in favor of LEDs on streetlights within the city. The move is part of the municipality’s commitment to reducing power consumption and achieving sustainable development. The project …
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Young entrepreneurs, investors meet in Dubai
DUBAI: Scores of startup firms occupied the Boulevard mall at Emirates Towers on Tuesday in hopes of attracting investors and increasing their profile. The Arab Youth Startup Marketplace, organised by the Arab Youth Centre and Mubadala, aims to put young …
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How to legally sublet or lease your home in Dubai
Within 2-3 business days, your account request will be processed and you will be contacted for further procedures. 6. Submit required documents at the Dubai Tourism office and pay Dh1,570 to start your approval process. This amount includes an annual …
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Woman falls to death from Sharjah building
A 32-year-old Indian woman died after falling from the 7th floor balcony of her apartment in Sharjah on Monday morning, an official told Gulf News. Police said the Indian woman died due to the impact of the fall. “Police and ambulances rushed to the …
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Passengers at Dubai airports to pay excise tax
Dubai: Dubai Duty Free (DDF) confirmed on Monday that both departing and arriving passengers at Dubai’s airports will pay an excise tax on carbonated drinks and energy drinks in line with the UAE’s implementation of the tax. Just like the rest of the …
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How to Set up Your E-Commerce Business in Dubai
Becoming an entrepreneur is like stepping onto the most intimidating roller-coaster in the world. There are ups, the downs and unexpected turns. At the end of it you will come out extremely sick or very happy. In Dubai, which is an e-commerce hub, it is …
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