In H1 2019, Sprii raised $8.5m in funding, raising its total secured investment to more than $13m at the time. Read: Dubai-based Sprii.com raises $8.5m in latest funding round Sprii’ forms part of a …
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Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund Targets Africa, Renewables to Lift Returns
Abu Dhabi’s top sovereign wealth fund is looking to Africa and renewable energy to generate greater returns, while relying more on artificial intelligence to mine data and spot new investment …
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Sharjah Police crackdown on seat-belt violation
Authorities seek to make the UAE the safest country for road traffic in the world. Sharjah Police launched a crackdown targeting the …
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UAE royal buys 50 percent stake in Beitar Jerusalem Football Club
A member of Abu Dhabi’s ruling family has purchased a 50 percent stake in Israeli Premier League football team Beitar Jerusalem, the club announced on Monday. The purchase comes …
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West Bank Samaria settler: Olive oil and wine to be exported to Dubai
Israeli companies have signed agreements with the United Arab Emirates, even before a normalization deal was signed between the two governments in September.
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UAE Royal Buys Stake in Controversial Israeli Soccer Club
Israel’s Beitar Jerusalem soccer club, which has gained notoriety for its racist fans and refusal to have an Arab player on its roster, announced on Monday that a member of the Emirati ruling family …
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Goldman Sachs banker who built Middle East business to retire
Wassim Younan, who built the U.S. bank’s business in the region, is retiring after nearly three decades with the group, according to a memo seen by Reuters. Younan, 58, came to the region in 2006 and …
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Israeli and UAE disabilities’ professionals find common purpose in expanding inclusion
With ties between the Mideast countries now official, two women are helping their respective countries improve amenities, resources and accessibility for residents and visitors.
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Where to meet Santa Claus in Dubai this Christmas
You can still get your Santa moment, socially distanced, of course… For young children (and the young at heart), Christmas isn’t complete without a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus. But in these …
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Dubai Shopping Festival returns on December 17
Annual shopping bonanza will take place from December 17 until January 30 Dubai: The festive season is here and that means Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is back for another season of retail promotions …
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Explained: F1’s Abu Dhabi ‘biosphere’ lockdown plans
Formula 1 is bracing itself to enter an unprecedented ‘biosphere’ lockdown in Abu Dhabi, as the sport adheres to the strictest COVID-19 rules that it has encountered in 2020.
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540 inmates in Sharjah prison e-meet loved ones amid Covid-19 pandemic
The Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD) in collaboration with the Sharjah Police organised remote communication for 540 inmates, who are lodged at Sharjah Punitive and Correctional Institution …
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COVID-19: Look — Sharjah Municipality inspectors visit salons to check on hygiene
Gulf News accompanies municipal inspection team as it conducts surprise checks Sharjah: Sharjah Municipality has intensified inspections on salons on a daily basis to ensure strict compliance with …
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Dubai-based e-commerce platform Sprii goes into liquidation
The mother and baby website, which fought for market share against fellow UAE founded start-up Mumzworld, made the announcement yesterday …
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UAE- Changes in Commercial Companies Law will enhance ease of doing business, Al Qamzi says
The recent amendments to the Commercial Companies Law in the UAE will have far-reaching impact on the flow and quality of foreign and domestic investments as well as overall economic growth of the …
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UAE’s gold and jewellery industry is set for its biggest makeover yet
The Standard, according to industry sources, will clearly define how bullion should be sourced and used by local refiners and anyone involved in the business. The UAE has multiple refineries …
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Dubai land prices ‘rise by 13% in 2017’
Land prices in Dubai freehold zones… Hussain Sajwani meets with Croatian president during visit to Zagreb. Hussain Sajwani, the chairman of Dubai’s Damac International, has discussed tourism …
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