E-commerce in the UAE is lucrative but competition is stiff and strong market incumbents make it hard for newbies and even harder for those with size but who fail to innovate. The …
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New Dubai government-backed payment app launches in UAE
A new Dubai Government-backed payment app allows UAE users to pay for government, public and consumer services. Empay will also provide instant credit facility to people who need funds for making …
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The regional tussle for startups: Is Dubai at risk of being overtaken? [part two]
As outlined in the first part of this feature, startups have become a fundamental pillar of the economy, a means not only for …
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Three new shopping malls opening in Dubai
The Dubai Mall, but there are loads of malls to choose from depending on location and what you’re after. Here are three more shopping malls opening soon in Dubai. Nakheel Mall’s Deira Mall will be one …
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Abu Dhabi worker demands Dh500k after falling from worksite
A paint worker has demanded Dh500,000 in compensation after suffering 40 per cent body disability falling from a worksite. The 23-year-old Asian man filed a lawsuit against his employer — a paint …
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UAE National Day: Dh1,000 traffic fine in Sharjah’s Khor Fakkan, restricted movement for truck drivers
Sharjah Police have issued a warning on the movement of trucks in select areas on the occasion of the UAE National Day holidays. Heavy trucks will not be allowed on internal roads in Khor Fakkan …
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Dubai to cut fuel surcharge starting Dec. 1 to bring down customer power, water bills
Dubai will reduce a fuel surcharge on customer electricity and water bills from Dec. 1, citing savings made by including renewable sources in its energy mix, Dubai media office said on Sunday. Dubai, …
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Dubai SME accredits first free zone business incubator in Amity University
the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, announced the launch of the first certified free zone business incubator in Amity University Dubai.
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SME opportunities in the digital transition – Arabian Business SME Forum
The Arabian Business SME Forum gathered a virtual panel of experts and asked ‘How can we help SMEs?’ SMEs make up 99 percent of the UAE’s economy. They are the job creators, sector innovators, key …
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Dubai tops Indian wishlist for end of year vacations
Travel firms, carriers confirm pickup in bookings for Dubai for travel during the Christmas and New Year period …
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UAE National Day: Free parking announced in Sharjah
The Sharjah Municipality has announced free public parking in most areas of the emirate from Tuesday, December 1, till Thursday, December 3. The gesture is in celebration of the UAE National Day. Some …
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Minor fire breaks out at Dubai Mall, extinguished in 5 minutes
A minor fire broke out at Dubai Mall on Saturday. The Dubai Civil Defence department evacuated a restaurant and the area around it at the Dubai Mall after a fire was reported. The DCD said that a team …
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Minor fire brought under control in Dubai Mall
It is believed that the fire brigade arrived at the scene within 6 minutes after the operations room was alerted about a fire in the mall.
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The Go To Places In Dubai
Dubai is known as a paradise for the rich, with its stunning beaches, crazy high rises, luxury cars and glamourous lifestyle and will always be the biggest tourist attraction in the UAE. Although, …
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You no longer need an Emirati shareholder to own a business in the UAE
HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE has overhauled the need to have an Emirati shareholder to start a business in the UAE. The UAE President issued a decree which introduced …
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Dubai has 583 companies engaged in dairy production, industry
These companies include 24 industrial licences; while 93 per cent of them are commercial and 4% are related to Industry.
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Dubai’s customs transactions rose 24.5% in first nine months of 2020
Clients can process their customs and cargo clearance transactions from anywhere, anytime through Dubai Customs’ 24/7 smart applications. The number of business registration transactions saw an …
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