Some 141,000 expatriates employed in households could also be displaced, as well as 122,000 workers in the hotel and restaurants business. A survey earlier found that 70 percent of businesses in Dubai …
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Dubai’s drive to re-open for tourism gets five-star rating
Dubai’s drive to ensure a safe return for tourism has earned a five-star rating from a hotel which is seeing positive signals of business returning on a daily basis. “The government and all the local …
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UAE, Saudi firms pivot to digital amid Covid-19, Facebook survey shows
According to the report, 61 percent of SMEs in the UAE and 59 percent in Saudi Arabia reported being optimistic about their business prospects after the Covid-19 pandemic subsides. Globally, 74 …
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UFC on ESPN+ 30: Best photos from Fight Island in Abu Dhabi
Check out these photos from the fights at UFC on ESPN+ 30 at Flash Forum at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. (Fight and venue photos courtesy of the UFC via Getty Images) (Gallery will update throughout the …
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Abu Dhabi might end up becoming the fight capital of the world: White
The UFC boss also made it clear that Abu Dhabi would be the ideal venue if any of the future events needed to be moved from the US …
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8 held in Sharjah for selling fake gold coins
The Sharjah Police have busted a gang of eight for allegedly selling fake gold coins as genuine ones. The Asian suspects were caught red-handed during a raid, the police said. The police managed to …
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Covid slams brakes on school transport business in UAE
School transport companies are passing through a critical phase and facing an uncertain future if the government doesn’t come to rescue them through a bailout package, industry officials say. Analysts …
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UAE opens business incubators, accelerators for entrepreneurs
The UAE government has launched a pioneering project, the Fazaa centre for Business Incubators and Accelerators,that provides logistical support, training, qualification, studies and consultancies for …
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Ensure your firm abides by the new UAE economic substance rules
Let’s find out! Adhering to UAE’s Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) is now a ‘must do’ reality facing business owners in the region, amid the challenging financial circumstances brought …
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Sharjah Police arrest gang of 8 Asians
Criminal investigation agents at Sharjah Police arrested a gang of 8 Asians after they swindled a number of people by selling them gold liras, which were found later to be fake. The perpetrators used …
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Dubai launches ‘Dubai Assured’ stamp for tourism and retail establishments
Initiative is part of efforts to showcase Dubai as one of the world’s safest destinations Dubai has launched a new compliance programme to certify and recognise hotels and retail establishments …
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UAE opens new business incubator for Emirati entrepreneurs
The Fazaa Center for Business Incubators and Accelerators encourages to stimulate the leadership of ambitious Emirati youth in the field of business, enabling them to establish their projects and …
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UAE seeks to help Tesla accelerate autonomous driving push
The United Arab Emirates threw open the door to Tesla to join its push to accelerate autonomous driving over the next five years as the Gulf nation seeks to bolster its digital economy, a UAE minister …
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World’s First Phase III Clinical Trial of COVID-19 Inactivated Vaccine Begins in UAE
H.E. Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, being administered the world’s first clinical Phase III trial of inactivated vaccine to combat COVID-19 (Photo …
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Dubai student who died after his CBSE Grade 12 exams scores top marks
A Dubai-based Indian student, who died shortly after attempting his Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Grade 12 papers in March, has scored an impressive 91.4 per cent on his board …
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Abu Dhabi Bourse to Introduce ETF Next Month, Futures Later
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange will list an exchange-traded fund next month and is planning to introduce derivatives such as futures contracts soon, the bourse’s chief executive officer said.
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7 indulgent afternoon teas to try in Dubai
Aspen by Kempinski, Kempinski Hotel, Mall of The Emirates – ground floor … It will cost you Dhs160 per person and Dhs225 with one glass of bubbly. Raffles Salon, Wafi, Umm Hurair 2, Dubai, afternoon …
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