Abu Dhabi Airports today announced the opening of Aerotel’s new airport transit sleeping facility at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The latest addition marks the airport’s second facility that is operated by Aerotel of Plaza Premium Group.
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank : ADIB becomes first bank to join UAEIIC
ADIB will join government decision-makers, locally and internationally, with the support of the UAE’s minster of economy. (Photo/Supplied) Through this membership, ADIB will join government decision-makers, locally and internationally, with the support …
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Dubai-Mumbai busiest international route, courtesy migrant workers
The data showed that United Arab Emirates — with Dubai as one of the key cities — constituted almost half of the total international seats from India during the 2017-18 fiscal, “primarily led by migrant workers and business market in the Middle East”.
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The future of free zones in the UAE
But despite the news having potential ramifications for free zones, the ownership rules were met with universal praise and positivity by the business community. Yusuffali MA, chairman and managing director of UAE-based retail giant Lulu Group International …
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Arabian Business Entrepreneur of the Week: Koi’s Ghassan Muradweij
As of now, we only operate in Dubai, but we are targeting to offer rides in the top five cities around the world by the end of 2018. Were you ever afraid to set up your own business? More importantly, how did you overcome that fear? Humans, by nature …
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Diamond industry upbeat over possible Sharjah flight
Industry sources said that the Air India Express’s plan to connect Surat directly with Sharjah will further boost the diamond trade with the world’s second largest diamond centre in Dubai. About 80% of the diamantaires, including small, medium and big …
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What To Expect From The UAE’s New Business Ownership Rules
You’re reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. When it comes to starting a business in the UAE, local ownership restrictions are perhaps the number one issue that leaves foreign entrepreneurs scratching their heads.
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UAEJJF Begins Season 4 of Abu Dhabi Grand Slam on July 29
UK Organizer Further details on ABU DHABI GRAND SLAM® JIU-JITSU WORLD TOUR will be announced in coming weeks. Keep up to date with all the latest news by following @ADWJJT on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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UAE regulator asks listed companies to declare exposure to Abraaj
Abraaj agreed to sell its Latin America, Sub Saharan Africa, North Africa and Turkey Funds management business to US investment management firm Colony Capital Inc, the companies said on Thursday. Read: Dubai’s Abraaj sells part of its fund business to US …
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Dubai’s Abraaj sells part of its fund business to US firm Colony Capital
Dubai-based Abraaj Group agreed to sell its Latin America, Sub Saharan Africa, North Africa and Turkey Funds management business to US investment management firm Colony Capital Inc, the companies said on Thursday. The agreement comes after months of …
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Sharjah Ruler solves ‘noisy restaurant’ problem
Dubai: A woman’s complaint on a radio show was addressed by none other than the Ruler of Sharjah. The female caller, Hanan, took to the airwaves to vent about a restaurant that installed loud speakers in its outdoor seating area. The restaurant …
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UAE signs deal to send first Emirati into space
The UAE his signed a historic deal to send its first astronaut into space in the coming months, according to the country’s vice president. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said on Twitter the agreement …
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$125m Fujairah Business Centre construction ‘ahead of schedule’
Dubai Investments has announced that the AED460 million ($125 million) Fujairah Business Centre project, being developed by its joint venture entity Al Taif Investment, is progressing ahead of schedule. Al Taif Investment, DIC’s joint venture with …
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Handwritten parking tickets spook many in Business Bay
Dubai: If you live in Business Bay and have received a ‘handwritten’ parking ticket (above), you’re not alone. In recent days, several residents here have got ‘handwritten tickets’ from an ‘officer’ who claims to go by the name of Jasim Ali.
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Dubai’s Gems Education to freeze teacher salaries
Dubai-based Gems Education has reacted to a government decision to freeze school fees for the next academic year by postponing pay rises for teachers, according to reports. Dubai Executive council approved the recommendation for the 2018-2019 school year …
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Dubai court sentences British twins to six months in jail for assaulting police officer
Two British sisters have been convicted of assaulting a female police officer outside a Dubai nightclub. Alena and Sasha Parker, who are British passport holders but originally from Belarus, were sentenced to six months in prison followed by deportation …
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Dubai’s Emirates to operate one-off A380 to Muscat
Dubai carrier Emirates will operate a one-off Airbus A380 service … Read: Video: Muscat’s new airport readies for first flights It will have 429 economy class, 76 business class and 14 first class seats. “It is a very important destination for …
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