India and UAE on Saturday signed five agreements related to the energy sector, railways, manpower and financial services. Abu Dhabi: Shortly after his arrival in UAE, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan …
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Abu Dhabi hospital performs life-saving surgery for new-born Emirati girl
Surgeons at Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children in Abu Dhabi have saved the life of a 48-hour-old Emirati girl who was born with twisted ovaries and bleeding due to a large twisted ovarian cyst, the third case of its kind in the world.
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Sharjah forum to discuss communication challenges
Sharjah: More than 2,500 experts and influencers are expected to attend the International Government Communication Forum 2018 (IGCF) being held in Sharjah under the theme ‘Digital Millennium … Where To?’. In keeping with its goals to pioneer best …
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American University of Dubai Student Wins UAE Qualifiers of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
The UAE chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s leading peer-to-peer network of successful business leaders today announced Shammi Kapoor, a student of the School of Business Administration, at the American University of Dubai …
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Dubai Holding Marks the End of 2017 With Record Achievements
continues to play a prominent role in developing Dubai as a world-class destination for tourism and business through supporting the Emirate’s diversification plan. Its initiatives, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al …
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UAE workers won’t need good conduct certificate to switch jobs
Expats that are already working in the UAE will not need to obtain a good behaviour certificate to change jobs, officials have said. The clarification will offer some relief to those that already have resident visas and were expecting a difficult process …
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UAE, Malaysia forge stronger ties
This includes Malaysia, which already enjoys decades of strong links with the UAE, officials at the UAE-Malaysia Business & Investment Forum in Kuala Lumpur said. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, the UAE Minister of Economy, noted that the relationship …
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Dubai Properties appoints new CEO
Dubai Properties is part of the Dubai Holding Group. It has a number of residential, retail and commercial developments, with projects located in areas ranging from Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) to Business Bay. They include Dubailand, Culture Village …
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Abu Dhabi transport department to conduct field study on traffic tolls
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Transport will soon roll out an integrated field study to determine the requirements and implementation of a traffic toll system, the department announced in a statement sent on Tuesday. It will then send its …
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Behind the scenes of Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry procurement setup
Following the completion of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi looks to preserve the region’s heritage, while embracing its future Established in October 2012, the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT …
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VAT sees UAE firm’s costs rise at sharpest pace since 2011
Read: UAE non-oil private sector growth hits 34-month high Nevertheless, companies saw a sharp rise in business activity in the form of new orders and increased job creation to its highest level since January 2017. Output charges also increased for the …
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Dubai International retains top global slot for international passengers
boosting business at the airport. Emirates alone accounts for 51 per cent of the airport’s passenger traffic, the CEO told Reuters. In 2017, India remained the single largest destination country for Dubai International, with over 12 million passengers …
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Dubai Holding appoints new CEO
“Dubai Holding is in a significant phase of its corporate evolution as it addresses legacy liabilities and reshapes its business model to drive further growth,” said Dubai Holding chairman Abdulla Al Habbai last March. “Dubai Holding will continue to …
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Dubai Customs Gears up for Innovation Mondial
Dubai Customs organized an innovation workshop for 90 directors, heads of business units and innovation professionals from across the organization. The event came in line with the UAE Innovation Month 2018. The workshop aimed to review and explore new …
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UAE outsourcing sector revenue hits $876m in 2017
Operational management revenues of business process outsourcing (BPO) and cloud services in the UAE touched $876.9 million (Dh3.2 billion) in 2017, with projections to reach $976.1 million in 2018, and $1.195 billion in 2020, a report said. The outsourcing …
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Dubai Holding, Properties appoint new CEOs
Read: Dubai Holding appoints new CEO, denies any merger plans Dubai Holding has assets worth Dhs130bn ($35.40bn). Its portfolio companies own business hubs, hotels, resorts as well as telecommunications and financial services assets.
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UAE embassy warns citizens of record-breaking Russian blizzard
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