The UAE’s commercial capital of Dubai launched the pilot of “Equity Room” Wednesday, a Middle Eastern version of “Shark Tank.” Entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to a panel of five “sharks” — …
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UAE tourist destination with sun, fun and adventure
Tourist inflow to the UAE continues with the Northern Emirates increasing their role in attracting more foreign tourists with the key focus on culture, heritage, adventure and three S’s – Sun, Sand an…
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Qatar Quarrel Plays Out in Battle Over UAE Banks
… A proxy war between the United Arab Emirates and Qatar is being played out at banks in the UAE which have Qatari shareholders, weighing on their business and raising questions about their future. …
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Middle East ‘Shark Tank’ pilot to spotlight startup potential launches in Dubai
While investors will put tens of hundreds of millions toward a hotel or office building development, there’s significantly more reluctance to invest in nascent business ideas. Part of this is also due …
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Video: UAE business leaders issue call to action
At the Arabian Business Achievement Awards, the ruler of Ras Al khaimah, His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, said: “As Sheikh Zayed once said, ‘Wealth is not money. Wealth lies in men. This i…
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Hundreds of students compete in Business Cup Challenge
Dubai: More than 700 students from leading schools across the UAE are competing in the grand finale of the Business Cup Challenge (BCC), which will be held this Saturday in Dubai. The inter-school …
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UAE court sentences British student Mathew Hedges to life for spying
A United Arab Emirates court sentenced British student Matthew Hedges to life in jail on Wednesday after convicting him of spying, a family spokesperson said. “We can confirm that he was sentenced to …
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UAE prosecutors say Matthew Hedges admitted spy charges
More than 5,000 UK companies do business in the UAE – it’s the UK’s largest export market in the Middle East and the 13th biggest in the world. The UK exported a total of £9.8bn of goods and services …
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British academic sentenced to life in prison in UAE on spying charges
The sentence could backfire on the UAE, he said, by deterring foreign businesses, as well as academics and journalists. “Anybody who asks questions has to be aware of what’s going on,” Karasik said. “ …
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DED adds 44 new business activities in vital sectors
The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, added 44 new business activities across a number of sectors in the first 10 months of 2018. T…
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Expo 2020 Dubai unveils global online marketplace
Companies from around the world can unlock business opportunities, forge international partnerships and drive growth by registering on Expo 2020 Dubai’s new global Online Marketplace (OMP). The free-t…
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Dubai adds 44 new business activities in 10 months
The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, added 44 new business activities across a number of sectors in the first 10 months of 2018. T…
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UAE indicates full compliance with US sanctions on Iran
Abu Dhabi, the political capital of the UAE federation, has taken a tough stand on Tehran, although Dubai, the country’s business hub, has traditionally been a major trading partner with Iran. Washing…
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Hala China, a Joint Initiative by Meraas and Dubai Holding, Announces Dubai Fashion Days
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hala China, a joint initiative between Meraas and Dubai Holding, presents Dubai Fashion Days, a citywide fashion festival, co-organised by Arab Fashion We…
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UAE’s Business Intelligence & Analytics Software Market Sees Strong Growth as Digital Transformation Initiatives Spur Demand
Dubai – Spending on business intelligence (BI) and analytics software in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to reach $42.24 million this year, reflecting strong year-on-year growth of 7.7%. That’s …
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UAE sees increasing demand from Asian travellers
increased business opportunities, strategic marketing tie-ups and promotional activities, etc. All these factors could be adding to the appeal of UAE to Indian and Chinese visitors.” – TradeArabia New…
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UAE’s Business Intelligence & Analytics Software market sees strong growth: report
Spending on business intelligence and analytics software in the United Arab Emirates is set to reach $42.24million this year Dubai: Spending on business intelligence (BI) and analytics software in the …
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