The verdict in the court case involving a senior newspaper editor in Dubai who stands accused of murdering his wife is expected on March 25, according to local media reports. The defendant, Francis Matthew, 61, stands accused of fatally hitting his wife …
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ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi 2018: previews and predictions
Based at the impressive Yas Marina Circuit, Friday’s ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi kicks off the 2018 WTS season with sprint distance racing for the Elite men (13:36 local time / 09:36 UK time) and women (15:36 local time / 11:36 UK time) on Friday.
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Dubai Science Park Business Breakfast Embraces Entrepreneurship
Dubai Science Park (DSP), a holistic science-focused community and in5, an enabling platform for entrepreneurs and start-ups, hosted a Business Breakfast this week to highlight the importance of embracing entrepreneurship during Innovation Month.
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Dubai among the best in innovation
Dubai climbed a notch higher to rank 14th among 30 global cities in the third Dubai Innovation Index, outperforming major business destinations, including Berlin, Madrid, Shanghai and Sao Paolo. The findings of the latest Index were released by the Dubai …
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Dubai Properties completes marina at Marasi Business Bay project
Dubai Properties has announced the official launch of Marasi Marina, the first fully-operational jetty located at Marasi Drive on the Dubai Water Canal. Spanning an area of 40,000m 2 and a 157-berth, the members-only marina comprises eight interconnected …
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Dubai Business Events wins 212 bids in 2017
Dubai Business Events (DBE) won 212 bids in the year 2017 which is significantly higher when compared with 2016. With this, Dubai is all set to welcome an additional 95,000 delegates, delivering an economic impact of approximately AED 715 million.
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Revealed: Top 5 most powerful Arabs in the UAE
UAE nationals are the largest group in our 2018 Arab Power … of Mubadala Development Company and International Petroleum Investment Company. He now has a business with $127bn of assets under management, a presence in 13 sectors and more than 30 countries …
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Panama seeks to use Dubai to open up region
Varela, speaking to Gulf News on the sidelines of the Global Business Forum — Latin America at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai on Tuesday, said, “Now, with technology — with the new planes and the connectivity that exists in the world — it seems to be a …
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UAE entrepreneurs flourish as infrastructure boosts opportunities
In Dubai, SMEs represent 95 per cent of all establishments. As a place to set up a new business, the UAE scores highly. The country came in at number 21 out of 190 of the economies for ease of starting a business, according to the World Bank Doing Business …
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UAE gold rates inch up on softer dollar
Dubai: Gold jewellery prices in the UAE have inched up slightly on the back of a softer US dollar and as the market awaits the testimony of the newly appointed chair of the US Federal Reserve. The price of 24-karat gold stood at Dh161 per gram as of 3.50pm …
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Founder’s Memorial inaugurated in Abu Dhabi
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces …
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Dubai Exports, FBMG Launch ‘Open Food Platform’ at Gulfood 2018
Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED), together with the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Business Group (FBMG) and Gulfood, announced the launch of an ‘Open Food Platform’ at Gulfood 2018.
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Dubai Airports to close runway for upgrades in 2019
Dubai: Dubai Airports confirmed on Monday plans to close the southern runway at Dubai International Airport for 45 days in 2019 for refurbishment. The refurbishment is scheduled to take place from April 16 to May 30, 2019, when passenger traffic tends to …
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Dubai Business Club Rated 6-Stars as Dubai Economy Pursues Improved Customer Happiness
The ‘Dubai Business Club’ of the Department of Economic Development (DED) maintained its top position among customer service centres in Dubai with a six-star rating for the year 2017 too. The Happiness Lounge of Dubai Economy has also won a four-star …
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Dubai airport to close southern runway for 45 days next year
Dubai International Airport will close one of its two runways for 45 days next year for upgrade work, temporarily reducing capacity at the world’s busiest airport for international travelers, its operator said on Monday. The southern runway will be closed …
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Emaar launches new townhouse community at Dubai South
It is aimed to cater to demand within the 145 sq km Dubai South development including those working at the Al Maktoum airport, Aviation District, Business Park, Exhibition District and Humanitarian District and Logistics District. Read: Emaar unveils …
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Miguel Angel Lopez soars again at Abu Dhabi Tour
Lopez, like so many on his Astana team, has begun the new campaign in sparkling form, underscored by his podium finishes in Oman and Abu Dhabi this month … said that he was not concerned by the news. “I think there are little problems to be sorted …
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