Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for … Six shortlisted applicants presented their business plans to a live audience and judging panel as part of the startup pitch competition. Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni presented the award to the …
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Abu Dhabi-Owned Refiner Pivots to Asia as Europe Sales Slow
Refiners need to target petrochemical sales to Asia because it’s the only major region to buck a global trend of slowing growth, the head of Abu Dhabi-owned oil processor Cia. Espanola de Petroleos SAU said. Demand growth is declining in Europe and other …
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Work on Sharjah-Dubai bridge ‘to complete by Q3 2018’
Work on a major Sharjah-Dubai bridge that will increase road capacity to 17,700 cars per hour from the current 9,900, is on schedule, with the project on track to be completed by the third quarter of 2018. According to a Gulf News report, the UAE’s …
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Why the UAE plans to grow lettuce on Mars
One thing you can’t accuse the United Arab Emirates of lacking is vision. First they unveiled plans to launch a Mars probe. Then it was an ambition to colonise the Red Planet. Now the UAE has a new aim – to grow palm trees and lettuce there. The space …
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Arabian Business Achievement Award winners pay tribute to UAE’s leaders
Munib al-Masri, PADICO and Edgo Group chairman, in his acceptance speech at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2017, paid tribute to Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and other UAE leaders, for their forward-thinking visions, and the legacy of …
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Dubai Airshow: India marketing supersonic cruise missile BrahMos
DUBAI: India seems to be aggressively marketing its supersonic cruise missile BrahMos at the Dubai Airshow and is in talks with countries in the Middle East region. In the sprawl of pavilions boasting of cutting edge aviation and defence technology at the …
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UAE announces $684m Raytheon bomb deal
The United Arab Emirates’ military said on Tuesday it was buying laser guided bombs from US missile maker Raytheon Co. in a deal worth Dhs2.5bn ($684.4m). The GBU-10 and GBU-12 Paveway laser guided bomb kits were the largest part of Dhs3.34bn in deals …
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IBBC holds Successful Autumn Conference in Dubai
Following on from the first Iraq Britain Business Council conference in Dubai in 2016, the IBBC was delighted to host its Autumn Conference in the UAE once again. The event was strongly supported by the UAE authorities. Alongside Baroness Nicholson …
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Dubai’s Jetex to expand into Saudi
Dubai-based executive aviation company Jetex Flight Support … We will work with Oman airport and with the government to increase the business volume and divert more business to this location,” Mardini said. Jetex also has operations at terminals …
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Sharjah Transport Solutions To Work With Careem For More Mobility Options In The Emirate
Under the directives of Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the “Sharjah Transport Solutions”, the managing transportation unit of Shurooq Al Emarat signed an operational contract with …
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Arada in record Sharjah apartment unit sales
Arada, the UAE’s newest developer, said it has sold all the 115 apartment units within Areej 5 block in the first phase of Aljada, the largest mixed-use project in Sharjah, thus breaking the record for the sale of number of homes te emirate on a single day.
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Sharjah’s Al Ittihad Road to temporarily close
Gulf News previously reported that the bridges is expected to be equipped with elevators and shaded walkways to ensure accessibility for elders, and for people with special needs. On its official Twitter account, the Sharjah RTA said Al Ittihad Road will …
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Dubai’s Emirates partners with Mercedes for new first class suite
Dubai carrier Emirates has enlisted the help of German automotive … Also included in the revamp is a redesigned business class seat inspired by the interior of a modern sports car. It includes a diamond stitch pattern on a full leather cover, with …
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10th anniversary special: Raffles Dubai
There are a number of guests discreetly going about their business, and it’s easy to see that the property still commands a high number of GCC guests. Raffles Dubai has also successfully maintained its position in the top two hotels in Dubai out of 556 …
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What UAE gratuity payment is my maid entitled to?
We want to pay at least the amount legally required out of goodwill, so could you clarify please? WS, Dubai The end of service gratuity is an allowance paid on leaving service to employees who are covered under UAE Labour Law, Federal law No 8 of 1980 …
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A decade in the making, Louvre Abu Dhabi opens to the public
The Louvre Abu Dhabi has opened to the public after a decade-long wait and questions over laborers’ conditions working on the project. Long lines of people on Saturday thronged the new museum, which encompasses work from both the East and West. Abu Dhabi’s …
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Louvre Abu Dhabi opens to public
Abu Dhabi: The much-awaited and iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi museum … an array of entertainment activities including headline acts by international artists, Gulf News reported. American choreographer Lucinda Childs will give a surprise performance and Emirati …
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