Dubai, a city state which has established itself as a regional business hub and tourism destination, has the Gulf’s most diversified economy that is not dependent on oil. The economy of Dubai, where the population of three million people is comprised …
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Dubai Culture Successfully Concludes Eighth Edition of ‘Live our Heritage’ Festival
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has successfully concluded the eighth edition of its ‘Live our Heritage Festival’, which was held at Global Village under ‘An Eye on …
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DED: March Sees a Surge in Business Registration and Licensing in Dubai
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai witnessed business registration and licensing activity maintaining an upward momentum during the month of March 2018, reaffirming the emirate’s position as a preferred place for business startup and …
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Dh60m Bulgari home is Dubai’s priciest deal for Q1-18
Dubai: A 14,331 square feet Bulgari Resorts and Residences apartment in Dubai sold for Dh60 million was easily the priciest deal in Dubai’s freehold market during Q1-18. Bulgari Resorts Dubai is located on the seahorse-shaped Jumeira Bay Island, a mixed …
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Taxpayer-funded security costs for Trump sons’ trip to Dubai topped $70,000: report
Eric and Donald Trump Jr. Donald (Don) John Trump PETA calling for Trump Jr.’s deportation in billboard campaign Trump’s two eldest sons head to Dubai for business partner’s wedding Trump Jr. attacks YouTube, PETA after shooting MORE traveled to Dubai this …
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A Dh60m Bulgari home is Dubai’s priciest deal for Q1-18
Dubai: A 14,331 square feet Bulgari Resorts and Residences apartment in Dubai sold for Dh60 million was easily the priciest deal in Dubai’s freehold market during Q1-18. Bulgari Resorts Dubai is located on the seahorse-shaped Jumeira Bay Island, a mixed …
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Trump sons’ trip to Dubai costs taxpayers at least $73,000
The trip is for the family business and not related to any government work. Secret Service spokesperson Mason Brayman emailed CBS News in response to a request for comment on the trip: “The Secret Service is conducting a protective operation in the UAE.
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UAE free zone exports exceed $61bn in 2017
There are 37 free zones operating in the UAE that leverage the country’s positioning as a key regional trade and financial hub. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC …
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Wealth managers redraw business strategy for millennials
Dubai: Millennials, who represent the highest proportion of the world’s population, are a demanding lot, and that has prompted wealth managers to redraw their business strategies. Millennials (people born between 1982 and 2000) are generally chased by …
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Abu Dhabi state fund eyes stake in £3bn pension buyout firm PIC
Sky News has learnt that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is among a small number of parties in talks to acquire JC Flowers’ 21.4% shareholding in Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC). The process, which is being run by bankers at Evercore and …
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42% of UAE consumers cut back on spending, says new report
Dubai: For many people, the days of maxing out credit cards and impulse buying are long gone. Residents in the UAE are actively looking for ways to cut back on spending and are now more cautious about making financial decisions than they were a year …
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Arabian Business launches new podcast series
… a discussion on the Internet of Things (IoT), which is rapidly transforming the way we do business and live our lives. Nowhere is this more evident than Dubai. Jeremy Lawrence is joined by Steve Dunbar, MEA IoT director for Microsoft, Dr Anil …
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UAE aluminium giant opens new shipping facility
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Look: Dubai’s first cinema inside a hotel
Dubai: The UAE is about to get another first. Property developer Emaar will open the country’s first cinema inside a hotel anytime soon, offering an entirely different concept to both movie lovers and visitors in the region. The stylish theatre will be …
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Abu Dhabi Police arrests government employee for taking bribe
Abu Dhabi: Police in the capital arrested a man who took advantage of his job by facilitating customers’ transactions in return for a bribe. Colonel Matar Mu’ded Al Muhairi, Head of the Anti-Corruption Department at Abu Dhabi Police, said police …
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Emirates Announces Attractive Offers to Dubai
Emirates is offering Ghanaian travellers the opportunity to visit Dubai, available at a very special offer for Economy and Business Class roundtrip, a free third piece of luggage of up to 23 kg and a month’s tourist visa* included in the offer.
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Dubai tenants in the driver’s seat
Business Bay, Mohammed Bin Rashid City and Jumeirah Village Circle dominated the off-plan transfers tally during the first quarter of the year, according to Cavendish Maxwell. Meanwhile, traditional favourites including Dubai Marina and International City …
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