DUBAI (Reuters) – Four Arab countries that imposed sanctions on Qatar have told the United States that U.S. companies doing business with them would not be punished for also working with Doha, four sources with knowledge of the matter said. Foreign firms …
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Maternal instinct nurses a business
The UAE is the ideal place for women entrepreneurs with a progressive … She is the youngest daughter of Yusuffali M.A., managing director of LuLu Group, who ranks among the top business personalities in Asia. Shifa holds a degree in business …
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Gender equality and training are key to business success — HR specialist
Dubai: Gender equality and training people “with high competence … However, eventually this strategy would “make good business”. “If you take the investments in any of the individuals in our business, there is a negative return on the investments …
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Dubai Business Events gathers momentum after strong H1
Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has reported strong results for the first half of 2017, with 97 bids submitted to host business events being successfully awarded to the city. The events secured since January, including …
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Dubai business conditions continue to improve in July
Robust growth momentum of the non-oil private sector in Dubai was maintained in July, reveals Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index. The wholesale and retail industry was once again the best performing category, followed by travel and tourism and the …
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Piece of good news from Sharjah
SHARJAH — Here’s a piece of good news that’s enough to warm the cockles of (your) heart. A Saudi tourist couldn’t believe his eyes when his lost phone was returned to him at his home in Saudi Arabia after he forgot it at Sharjah International Airport.
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UAE- Third Sharjah FDI Forum to take place in September
SHARJAH, 8th August, 2017 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the third edition of the Sharjah FDI Forum is scheduled to take place on September 19th and 20th …
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UAE business to have representation on the global board of Entrepreneurs’ Organisation
As Entrepreneurs Organisation (EO) celebrates 30 years, a UAE-based businessman has been appointed for the first time to the global board of the organisation. A global business network of entrepreneurs, EO is one of the most prestigious business clubs …
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Dubai Chamber to organise 4th Global Business Forum on Africa in November
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it will organise and host the 4th Global Business Forum on Africa in Dubai on November 1-2, 2017. The two-day forum will be held at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah under the theme “Next Generation …
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Dubai: Drunk Russian Business Woman Stabbed Boyfriend And Passed Out On His Corpse
A Russian business woman who stabbed her boyfriend following a drunken fight and then passed out on his corpse has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after losing her last appeal before a Dubai court. The Dubai Cassation Court heard how the 35-year-old …
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Abu Dhabi woos Saudi residents to discover its extraordinary story
Abu Dhabi: A wide range of initiatives and events are being launched to welcome residents of Saudi Arabia to experience the UAE capital’s unique heritage, culture and traditions, the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) announced on …
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New photography exhibition to showcase beauty of Sharjah
The ‘Vantage Point Sharjah 5’ exhibition was recently launched at the Sharjah … as well as the strengthening of ties among photographers. – TradeArabia News Service
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Another tower in Dubai Marina catches fire
A security guard at the scene told Gulf Business the fire started on the 53rd floor. Dubai Media Office clarified the “minor fire” started on a balcony, and no injuries were reported. Dubai Civil Defence officials managed to quickly extinguish the …
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These ultra-luxurious underwater homes are being built in Dubai
Kleindienst told Business Insider it sold approximately 60 Seahorses in … Since the structures are located about two and a half miles from Dubai’s shores, inhabitants can reach their Seahorse via boat or seaplane. Kleindienst also hopes it can make …
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Sharjah Police return missing mobile phone to Saudi visitor
Sharjah: A Saudi tourist couldn’t believe his eyes when he his lost phone was returned to him at his home in Saudi Arabia after he forgot it at Sharjah International Airport. Omar Abdul Aziz, from Saudi Arabia, posted a video on social media network …
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The Etihad flight targeted by ISIS bomb plot that was foiled at last minute because bag was ‘too heavy’ at Sydney check-in desk
Flight EY 451 has been identified as the target of the jihadist attackers which departed for Abu Dhabi just after 3pm on July 15. The flight targeted by ISIS jihadis has been identified as an Abu Dhabi bound flight out of Sydney (file photo) The Boeing 777 …
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Chinese firms to invest $300 million in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Five Chinese companies will start operations in Abu Dhabi’s industrial zone with an initial investment of $300 million in a boost for the oil-rich emirate’s economic diversification plans. The companies, from Jiangsu province on China …
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