Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) issued 26,707 new business licences in 2016, as it introduced new measures to ease the setting up of new businesses. The number of licences renewed in 2016 stood at 107,043 while 20,873 initial approvals …
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Dubai's property deals in 2016 bigger than GDP of 122 nations
In second place was Dubai Marina, which pulled in Dh6.3 billion from 2,937 transactions. Business Bay was in third place with Dh6.2 billion. But in terms of volumes, Business Bay was the winner, clinching 3,508 deals worth Dh6.2 billion. This was followed …
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At least nine dead in Kandahar blast during UAE envoy's visit
Many others were injured, including the Kandahar Governor and the visiting UAE Ambassador. The governor and the UAE ambassador were among at least a dozen wounded. Also Wednesday, the Afghan public health ministry raised the death toll from a double …
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Dubai saves Dh5 millon from emission cuts
Dubai recorded nearly half a million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions in 2016, Dubai Carbon said on Tuesday. Ivano Iannelli, CEO of Dubai Carbon, the low-carbon economy enabler, said the reductions come from clean development mechanism (CDM) projects in …
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Turkish envoy hopes UAE’s travel warning will be lifted soon
“I’m encouraged that UAE business circles are not affected by this warning,” Mr Dizdar said. “Any relation should be based on mutual trust. We are trying to fix Syria because as long as you have this conflict zone next to you, the threats will continue …
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Dubai residents prefer to spend on holiday than save
In hindsight, Dubai residents would rather have spent their festive funds on a family holiday this year, according to a poll conducted by DIFC Wills & Probate Registry (WPR). The results suggested that long-term necessities come second to immediate …
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Dubai Business Women Council launches partnership with United Nations
Dubai: The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC), the official representative organisation for professional business women and female entrepreneurs working in Dubai, has partnered with the United Nations (UN), it announced at a press conference on Monday.
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For UAE’s women-owned business, possibilities are within reach
Setting up a successful business and working for yourself is the dream career for many, but a combination of innovation, vision, organisation and trusting your instinct is what makes a successful entrepreneur. Women in the UAE are leading entrepreneurship …
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Business Interruption Insurance Dubai by AFIA Insurance
When insuring for a loss, it is most important to think about the risks of the resulting consequential loss. We can design our policies to accurately insure the business against loss of gross income or profits and commissions if preferred. Whilst the …
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Business Interruption Insurance Dubai by Fidelity Insurance Services LLC
Fidelity Insurance Services LLC – Fidelity Insurance Services is an independent insurance broker headquartered in Dubai with over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. Our team of professionals carry extensive experience in the industry and …
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Here’s how Dubai plans to be the centre of the world tomorrow…
Dubai continues to put its money where its mouth is in order to be at the forefront of business and innovation in the future. Our world is changing. We all know that. In fact, it’s widely acknowledged that we are going through a fourth industrial revolution.
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Money resolutions for UAE expats to get richer
Dubai: Every New Year, a lot of people resolve to get wealthier … But you need to orient yourself first and learn how it works. “Like any other business or activity, you need education, practice and experience to excel and succeed. Online trading is …
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UAE President leaves country on private visit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan left the country today on a private visit, state news agency WAM has announced. The length of the visit and the location was not disclosed. Sheikh Khalifa previously left the country for a …
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UAE issues regulations on online payments
The UAE Central Bank on Wednesday issued new regulations for “stored value digital payments”. In a statement the central bank said that the rules were finalised after an extensive consultation process over many months with the relevant stakeholders.
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UAE has world's safest airlines
UAE carriers continued to demonstrate their focus on excellence and flight safety, with both Emirates airline and Etihad Airways listed among the Top 10 safest airlines in the world. The Jet Airliner Crash Data Evaluation Centre (Jacdec) recently released …
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Donald Trump's New Year's Eve speech cited Dubai business partner
(CNN)Donald Trump gave a lengthy description of his electoral victory, and lavished praise upon a Dubai business partner, during a ten-minute speech to 800 paying guests at his Florida estate Saturday night. At points throughout his address, Trump name …
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Expats see UAE among top career destinations in the world
Dubai: Expats have recognised the UAE as the 4th best destination globally for an international career, according to new data released by HSBC’s annual Expat Explorer Survey. Data showed that the country improved from 6th place in 2015, to claim a …
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