The semi-official Fars news agency said the plane took off from Sharjah International Airport on its way to Istanbul. A private company that handles public relations for the Sharjah airfield, the home of low-cost airline Air Arabia, declined to immediately …
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Dubai Chamber forms Retail Business Group
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the formation of the Retail Business Group, a new organisation that aims to promote cooperation among retailers in Dubai, serve common interests and promote transparency within the sector. The …
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Dubai CommerCity sees surge in interest
Dubai’s Umm Ramool area – the location of Dubai’s new free zone for the e-commerce sector – has seen a 120 percent surge in those looking to do business there, according to new statistics from Propertyfinder Group. According to Propertyfinder …
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Dubai Chamber creates new retail business group
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has formed a new retail business group, aimed at promoting cooperation and transparency within the sector. The organisation is the 29th sector-specific business group established under the Dubai Chamber.
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The UAE’s original disruptor
Some examples of this can be drawn from the world of business and the economy … for example. At the same time, the UAE’s own oil and gas engineers have enjoyed access to training and experience that, over the years, has equipped them to manage in …
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More British firms eyeing closer ties with Dubai as Brexit looms
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the free zone for commodities trade and enterprise, released its research indicating that more than a quarter of British firms have a greater appetite for international business expansion post-Brexit. Two thirds (66.5 …
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Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue expansion now open
The Dubai Mall welcomed 80 million visitors in 2017, underlining its reputation as the world’s most visited retail destination. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the …
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Trump scrapped a $2 billion deal with the UAE days before the secret Seychelles meeting that Mueller now has his eyes on
President Donald Trump rejected a business proposal from a close United Arab Emirates associate days before a Trump surrogate met an Emirati delegation and Kremlin-aligned Russian investor Kirill Dmitriev in the Seychelles. Trump said he turned down the …
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What free licensing could mean for Dubai startups?
According to the Global Innovation Index 2017, UAE ranks 35th globally, yet this number can improve significantly if few decisions were put into act. Free business licenses, which could be overseen by the Dubai Department of Economic Development and the …
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Italy’s Eni and Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC to sign deal on Sunday
ABU DHABI/MILAN (Reuters) – Italian energy company Eni (ENI.MI) and state oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) [ADNOC.UL] are expected to sign a deal on Sunday, the Italian government and a source said. A statement from the Italian prime minister …
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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2018: London Weigh-in Results & Photos
ahead of the final leg of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam ® Jiu-Jitsu World Tour season three. Black belt world champions; Mayssa Caldas, Amanda Nogueira, Larissa Paes, Charlotte Von Baumgarten, Ana Carolina Vieira, Samantha Cook, José Lima, Hiago George …
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UAE cyber security firm appoints new CEO
A company at the forefront of the UAE’s rapidly growing cyber security sector has announced the appointment of a new CEO. Faisal Al Bannai, founder of DarkMatter, said Karim Sabbagh would take on the CEO role from April while Al Bannai will become managing …
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Dubai Lynx: Ones to watch
Dubai-based digital-savvy marketer James Welch specialised … will aim to help the audience make sense of the blockchain ecosystems and new business models emerging for marketers. A key talk for CMOs and CEOs, the hosts will present use-cases for …
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Trump scrapped a $2 billion deal with the UAE days before the secret meeting that Mueller now has his eyes on
President Donald Trump rejected a business proposal from a close United Arab Emirates associate days before a Trump surrogate met an Emirati delegation and Kremlin-aligned Russian investor Kirill Dmitriev in the Seychelles. Trump said he turned down the …
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Orange Business Services Supports Demo Day for Startups From Dubai Smart City Accelerator
10 startups selected and supported by Startupbootcamp Smart City Dubai pitched their ideas recently (February 28 th) to partners and influencers in Dubai, marking the end of a three-month period during which the teams refined their products, established …
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UAE likely to work with US to get exemptions on proposed tariffs
president of the US-UAE Business Council “The trade is overwhelmingly in favour of the United States with $20 billion in exports. If the US administration decides to impose tariffs, the UAE will work quietly with the United States to try to find an …
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Review: Ahlan Business Class Lounge, Dubai Airport Terminal 1
After the long week at Dubai Airshow, it was time to go home. On our trip back from Dubai, we got the opportunity to use the Ahlan Business Class lounge. We were flying on Jet Airways from Dubai to Delhi and since both Ajay and I are Jet Platinum members …
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