Director of Dubai Customs (DC), Chairman of Dubai Customs’ Consultative Council, the Council’s third meeting in 2017 convened recently and was attended by heads of business and trade groups, members of the Council. Boosting cooperation and partnership …
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Arab Woman UAE 2017 winners announced
Nineteen Arab women were honoured for their contributions to numerous sectors of society, including business, education, medicine and literature, at the ninth annual Arab Woman UAE 2017 awards The awards, which were held under the patronage of the UAE’s …
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Dubai International Blockchain Summit 2018
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates … participate in roundtable discussions, facilitate business meetings and participate in networking sessions to connect with key industry leaders and investors. The summit is open for registration; early bird tickets are …
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Private sector business conditions improve in Dubai
Private sector business conditions shows significant improvement with steep growth in output and inflows of new work, according to the seasonally adjusted Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index. The index – which is designed to give an overview of …
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Dubai unveils largest-ever budget at $15.4 billion spend
… of His Highness the Ruler of Dubai to raise infrastructure efficiency in Dubai in order for the emirate to become the preferred destination for living, tourism, and business across all sectors. “Over the coming years, Dubai Government actively seeks …
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Dubai Economy Warns Businesses Not to Hike Prices Ahead of VAT
The initiative is part of protecting consumer rights and enhancing transparency across retailing in line with Dubai’s reputation as a competitive business destination. Retailers have to display the VAT applicable separately on every invoice from 01 …
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Strong 2018 Forecast and Diversification Lift Business Sentiments in Dubai
Businesses in Dubai are more upbeat about the final quarter of 2017 compared to the previous quarter, driven by increased demand during the winter months. The quarterly survey of Dubai Economy showed the composite Business Confidence Index (BCI) in the …
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Dubai’s Souq.com says no expansion planned for now due to “untapped” potential
Dubai-based online shopping site Souq.com is not looking to … Souq.com rapidly expand into new Middle East and North Africa markets. However, speaking to Gulf Business, Ronaldo Mouchawar indicated a more conservative approach was instead being adopted.
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UAE disappointed with EU tax list
Dubai: The UAE government has expressed its surprise and disappointment that it has been included by the European Union in a list of non-compliant tax jurisdictions. On Tuesday, the EU announced that the UAE, along with 16 other countries, had been …
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UAE ‘disappointed’ over inclusion in EU tax blacklist
The United Arab Emirates on Thursday said it was “surprised and disappointed” over its inclusion on a European Union tax haven blacklist. “We remain fully committed to maintaining the highest international standards of financial oversight and tax …
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UAE ‘surprised and disappointed’ to be included on EU list of non-compliant tax jurisdictions
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Government has issued a statement expressing its surprise and disappointment that it has been included by the European Union in a list of non-compliant tax jurisdictions. In the statement, the UAE highlighted its full commitment to …
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UAE start-up makes life child’s play for parents
My experience from the corporate world has been invaluable building the business, as has my journey as a mother. What gap in the market were you initially trying to fill? Hire4Baby.com considers itself an ancillary service to UAE tourism, and the intention …
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$450m ‘Da Vinci painting’ heads to Louvre Abu Dhabi
Media captionThe painting has been cleaned and restored from the image on the left to the one on the right A 500-year-old painting of Christ believed to be the work of Leonardo da Vinci is heading to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the museum has said. The newly …
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UAE PMI makes highest gain since August on new businesses
The UAE’s non-oil economy had the biggest three-month gain in November, boosted by steep growth in output and new business, according to a key gauge of the sector. Purchasing activity rose at the highest pace since the survey began in 2009, suggesting …
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Dubai SME and WOMENA launch new entrepreneur programme
Dubai, specifically targeting young women considering finance or entrepreneurship careers. The course programme ran for one month, with two separate themes: ‘Future Founders,’ which focused on enabling students to create a viable business; and …
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Dubai Business Events Showcases 2018 Offerings at Ibtm World In Barcelona
Dubai Business Events, the city’s official convention bureau, has once again participated at IBTM World, showcasing the city’s latest offerings and forthcoming events throughout 2018. Held annually in Barcelona, the 2017 edition of IBTM World was …
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Dh5,000/night at ‘super premium’ Bulgari hotel in Dubai
Dubai: The lights have gone on at the seahorse-shaped Jumeirah Bay, Dubai’s next big destination for luxury living. The first component of that experience — a Bulgari hotel and right on the waterfront — opened its doors wide on Wednesday (December 6 …
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