UAE-based Thumbay Group is currently searching for equity partners and may go public by 2023, according to the conglomerate’s founder and chairman Dr Thumbay Moideen. Speaking to Arabian Business in a…
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Dubai ‘has always benefited from instability,’ top property chairman says
Sajwani also noted Dubai’s gains from the collapse of Somalia in the 1990s, during which the emirate attracted significant Somali business and trade. Most of the east African country’s influential bus…
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RTA Unveils Finalists of Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced that the par…
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UAE economy growth drives ‘war on talent’ for tech professionals
UAE business leaders are confident about their companies’ prospects for 2019, as growth in the UAE economy – boosted by government reforms and digital technology adoption – drives demand for high-skil…
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Dubai’s resident population crosses 3.1 million
Dubai’s resident population reached 3,136,400 at the end of the third quarter of 2018, an increase of 232,400 in the last 12 months, according to the Dubai Statistics Center (DSC). Meanwhile …
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Interview: Heather Mills on the UAE’s vegan market
On a recent visit to Dubai to speak at the World CEO Forum, Gulf Business caught up with the entrepreneur about her plans for the region, why veganism is garnering great interest, and how VBites …
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The role of PPPs in meeting the UAE’s future healthcare needs
When it comes to business partnerships, it is best to stick to that time-tested adage, ‘if the shoe fits, wear it’. In their search for partners, new ventures in the UAE healthcare sector …
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UAE mandatory liability insurance regulation expected for construction firms next year, says lawyer
Under article 880 of UAE law, all projects, structures and facilities … partner at Bin Nakhira & Partners, told Arabian Business in an interview. “The main contractor, architect and designer are now …
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High-end Dubai communities you can now afford
The areas include Dubai Marina, JVC, Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Downtown Dubai and Business Bay. Some of Dubai’s high end communities such as Arabian Ranches, Palm Jumeirah and The Springs have seen …
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Peter Tignini wins Arabian Business StartUp Entrepreneur of the Year award
Fifteen entrepreneurs and startups walked away with winners’ trophies at the Arabian Business StartUp Awards 2018, which took place last night at the Le Meridien Hotel in Dubai. The main motivation be…
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Dubai Industrial Park highlights pivotal role of smart infrastructure for sustainable economic development
In cooperation with its valued business partners, the Dubai Industrial Park seeks to advance the development of industry sectors with a focus on leveraging global trade solutions to achieve the …
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UAE sails past most of its competitors
The UAE’s strategy of economic diversification over the past decade has paid rich dividends for its maritime business, the flagship for the region’s industry. In terms of quality, breadth and …
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UAE, Mauritius discuss investment ties at business forum
PORT LOUIS, 25th October, 2018 (WAM) — The Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Mauritius have explored investment opportunities at a joint business forum, held yesterday in Port L…
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Dubai flyers to get special Diwali discount
Dubai: Travellers passing through Dubai International Airport could do a bit of shopping for less during the first two days of November. The airport’s retailer, Dubai Duty Free, confirmed on …
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UAE residents save less amid summer spending splurge
The initiatives have strengthened business sentiment in the UAE, which in turn improved job prospects for residents during the third quarter. Yallacompare said the struggle for residents to save could …
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Dubai firm owner tries to swindle Dh5m from business partner
A firm owner allegedly tried to swindle Dh5 million from his buisness partner, a Dubai court has heard. The Court of First Instance was told the 62-year-old American, who has been detained, tampered w…
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Save youth from extremism, says Sharjah Ruler
Hessa Bint Eisa Bu Humaid and Nadia Murad at the opening ceremony of the Investing in the Future conference in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News More than 600 local and international officials …
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