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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Torch Tower residents in Dubai wake up to the building engulfed in flames yet again
… through one of the world’s tallest residential towers in Dubai on Friday, the latest in a series of fires in tall structures in the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf’s tourism and business hub, over the past three years. Flames shot up the sides of the …
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Dubai Tower Burns a 2nd Time, and Flammable Cladding Is Again Under Scrutiny
Dubai is one of seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, and the city has seen dizzying growth in recent decades as it has transformed from a desert backwater to a sprawling business and transportation hub. On Friday, firefighters had the …
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UAE Business Barometer: Bullish on a bright future
The UAE’s economic growth will surge next year, driven by a host of non-oil sectors, hence improving the job prospects and strengthening the competitiveness of the local economy, according to CEOs of the top UAE companies. Khaleej Times spoke with top …
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UAE PMI Sees Robust Improvement in Business Conditions
The health of the UAE’s non-oil private sector gained steam in July, supported by sharp expansions in output and new work. A survey carried out by Emirates NBD, the UAE PMI, reveals that in response to greater output requirements, firms scaled up …
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Blaze sweeps through Dubai’s residential Torch Tower for second time
the latest in a series of fires in tall structures in the United Arab Emirates, the Gulf’s tourism and business hub, over the past three years. Flames shot up the sides of the Torch Tower in the second blaze to hit the high-rise since 2015, forcing …
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UAE non-oil private sector grows strongly
PMI data, produced by IHS Markit, contains original data collected from a monthly survey of business conditions in the UAE non-oil private sector. July data showed that output increased at a faster rate with firms citing favourable economic conditions and …
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Dubai Customs doing fine
Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, director of Dubai Customs, said the significant growth in the number of customs transactions processed is due to their commitment to provide first-class facilities to traders in order to attract more trade and business into Dubai.
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Dubai Customs delivers 4.5m transactions in H1
Submit Claim service accounted for 458,000 transactions at 10.2 per cent while Book Inspection Appointment service contributed 139,000 transactions at 3.11 per cent and Register Business 53,400 transactions at 1.1 per cent. Transactions delivered by Dubai …
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Banker sues hotel for AED50 million after finding bloodied bandage in meal
Dubai: A high-profile UAE banker is suing a top Dubai-based hotel for AED50 million after he discovered a bloodied bandage in his meal during a business dinner with VIPs. Shortly after dinner was served, the banker was shocked to find the blood-soaked …
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UAE’s private sector activity holds up even during summer
Dubai: UAE’s private sector activity continued to turn in a … The survey, sponsored by Emirates NBD and produced by IHS Markit, contains data collected from a monthly survey of business conditions in the UAE non-oil private sector. The seasonally …
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Dubai Chamber, UAE Federal Tax Authority to host workshops on VAT compliance
Atiq Juma Nasib, Senior Vice President of Commercial Services at Dubai Chamber, explained that the workshops will aim to familiarise the business community with the concept of VAT, the registration and implementation process associated with the new tax …
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Emaar Hospitality plans new hotel linked to The Dubai Mall
The hotel and serviced residences project is in easy access of Dubai’s business hubs including the Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai International Convention Centre. Opening to direct views of the iconic Burj Khalifa, Vida Dubai Mall is a …
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12 things to do in Dubai this weekend
Bombay Brasserie, Taj Dubai, Business Bay. Thali lunch available Saturday to Thursday, 12.30pm to 3pm. Dhs95. Tel: (04) 438 3100. More info on website. Toy building blocks might not make the most comfortable bed to sleep on but that wouldn’t stop fans …
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Man Finds Blood-Soaked Bandage In Hotel Meal
The banker was hosting a VIP business dinner when he found a bloodied bandage swimming … which prompted Al Nasser to lodge a civil compensation lawsuit before the Dubai Civil Court. “The hotel management and that of the restaurant failed to adhere …
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Next Up: Abu Dhabi – China’s Maritime Silk Road Breaks Into The Middle East
China just signed a $300 million deal with Abu Dhabi to build a manufacturing operation in its emerging Khalifa Free Trade Zone — an endeavor which nicely compliments the nearby sea terminal that China’s COSCO took over at the end of last year.
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