UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a decree to establish an embassy in the Maldives. The embassy will be headquartered in Male, the capital of the island country, official news agency WAM reported. The UAE shares strong ties with …
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A Framework For The Future: Why The UAE’s Free Zones Are Due For A Reinvention
… UAE Cabinet announcement around 100% foreign ownership for UAE companies though, an existential risk is posed for this key contributor of the national economy: can they continue with business as usual via a real estate-driven and regulatory …
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UAE, Russia sign bilateral agreements on civil industries
Lastly, the UAE ratified an agreement on mutual administrative cooperation on customers matters with Tajikistan. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to …
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UAE says ready to back efforts for peaceful Yemen rebel pullout
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Surgeons perform double-lung transplant in UAE
Multidisciplinary teams of surgeons at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of Mubadala’s network of healthcare providers, have performed three transplant surgeries from a deceased donor on the same day, including the UAE’s first double-lung transplant.
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75% off everything at this Dubai store
Dubai: Here’s a budget-saving deal that may be hard to beat – a Dubai-based retailer of luxury American brand is putting everything on sale. From 10am on Monday, June 25, Halston Heritage at Mall of the Emirates will offer a massive 75 per cent …
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Dubai project to ease Sheikh Zayed Road traffic from September
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA … In addition, the works are expected to boost business and movement of goods from and to Jebel Ali Port. “The project will step up the capacity of Al Yalayes Road to almost 10,000 vehicles per hour per …
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Dubai to fine drivers for using JLT bus lane from next week
Dubai is preparing to activate a new dedicated bus and taxi lane in the south of the city from next month. The third phase of the Masar project will cover 1.8km on the approach to Jumeirah Lakes Towers metro station. Regular cars that enter the lane will …
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Migrant workers make Dubai-Mumbai busiest international air route
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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Abu Dhabi Airports Opens New Sleeping Facility for Transfer passengers in Terminal 3
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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