New licence issuances across the UAE surged nine per cent in eight months this year over the same 2017 period, reflecting the steady recovery in business confidence. According to the UAE’s Ministry of …
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UAE-Ghana Business Forum Discussed Opportunities for Commercial and Investment Cooperation
The UAE-Ghana Business and Investment Forum was held in Ghanaian capital of Accra recently, in the presence of representatives of several government agencies, investment entities, economic officials a…
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Dubai reaped $18bn in benefits from Metro system
The metro, which opened in September 2009 and comprises the red and green lines, has cost Dh41bn to build and operate, according to a report by Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Henley Bus…
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Dubai inks deal with Los Angeles to drive foreign investment
Under the terms of the agreement, Dubai and Los Angeles will promote and facilitate cooperation between business communities of both cities to drive foreign direct investment and development. The two …
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Why you could face arrest if you drink alcohol on plane to Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Manchester Evening News – 06:26 AM GMT September 07, 2018 Trio of Abu Dhabi banks in merger talks The Financial Times – 08:22 AM GMT September 04, 2018 Louvre Abu Dhabi delays unveiling of Leonardo’s …
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How the Sustainable Development Goals can help UAE firms unlock their potential
The UAE government formed a National Committee … actionable and measurable business goals. So, how can they change this? Companies can begin by trying to ensure the proper implementation of …
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UAE issues over 500,000 business licences so far in 2018, up 9%
Dubai and Abu Dhabi account for 85% of UAE business licences issued in the first eight months of 2018.A total of 532,000 business licences were issued across the UAE by the end of August, a 9 percent …
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Review: Air India 787 Business Class Delhi to Dubai
I was recently working in India. For the trip home, I routed through Dubai to save money on my ticket. Like many things when planning my travel, it seemed like a good idea at the time, but ultimately …
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UAE ranks in top 10 countries to start a business in
The United Arab Emirates has ranked in the top 10 countries globally for online searches of the term “how to start a business in…”, according to a recent report from SEMrush, the leading online digita…
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UAE plane turns around after take-off due to engine problem
Dubai: An Etihad passenger plane bound for Jakarta out of Abu Dhabi has turned around shortly after take-off after it was discovered that one of its engines had a problem. Flight EY 474 departed …
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UAE’s workplace culture needs to cotton on to freelancing
This kind of development reflects the openness of the UAE to the changing landscape in … advantage of in the freelance economy to keep the business more agile when it comes to getting support …
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UAE ranks highest globally in halal tourism spending
In addition, Dubai also hosts the Halal Expo. The UAE was recently named as a destination of choice for Muslim travellers due to several key factors, including its competitive business environment, wi…
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New WhatsApp scam targets UAE residents, promises huge cash reward
Dubai: Mobile phone users in UAE are being targeted by a scam that has just resurfaced and started circulating in WhatsApp. The fraudulent message claims to be from du and tells subscribers that …
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Dubai’s DMCC opens new office to expand German business ties
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), which was named global free zone of the year last year, has announced the opening of a representative office in Dusseldorf, Germany. Operated by the German Arabi…
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UAE non-oil sector employment declines for first time since 2009
The UAE non-oil private sector saw its first decline in average employment since 2009 last month, according to a report by Emirates NBD. The Dubai bank’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI …
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Abu Dhabi Banks in Talks to Create Fifth-Biggest Gulf Lender
Abu Dhabi is exploring a potential merger between three of its banks that would create a lender with about $110 billion of assets, according to people with knowledge of matter. The potential merger wo…
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Expo 2020 Dubai initiative to give grants
create a business model, grow their team and potentially partner with other entities. Grantees may even have the chance to showcase their projects to millions of people at Expo 2020 Dubai.
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