The Dubai government has taken a number of steps to attract more foreign investment, relax regulations and lower the cost of doing business. The UAE has also announced plans to grant permanent residen…
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Dubai attracts Dh17.7 billion in foreign direct investment in H1 of 2018
The report emphasised that Dubai has the highest level of specialisation in FDI in technological components across all business sectors. Dubai’s ability to maintain its position as one of the top FDI …
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In a nutshell: Working as an expat woman in Dubai
Dubai is strategically located with quick and convenient access to major destinations in Asia, Europe and Africa. For many companies it makes good business sense to have some form of operations in Dub…
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Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and UAE pledge $10B for Bahrain
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Bahrain said Thursday that Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates pledged $10 billion to support the island kingdom, helping it avoid defaulting on loans as it …
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Dubai Studio City chases big business from China
Dubai Studio City (DSC), the regional platform for companies in the broadcasting, filmmaking, media production and entertainment industry, has issued an invitation to Chinese movie makers. It hosted a …
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Dubai set to show its wild side in new TV show
Wild Dubai uncovers an array of unexpected – often hidden – species, such as the Arabian horned viper, flamingos, scorpions and mice. The Government of Dubai Media Office and Discovery Channel have he…
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Dubai airport repairs: Some flydubai flights to move to Dubai World Central
Dubai: UAE-based budget carrier flydubai will operate flights to select destinations from Dubai World Central (DWC) during the southern runway refurbishment project previously announced by Dubai …
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France reveals plans for Dubai Expo 2020 pavilion
France has revealed that its pavilion at Dubai Expo 2020 will be focus on mobility under the theme of ‘Lumière, Lumières’ or ‘Light, Enlightenment’. Set to be designed by British …
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UAE’s private sector maintains steady expansion in third quarter
Dubai: The Emirates NBD Purchasing Managers … ie indicating softer expected demand in the coming months,” said Haque. The business optimism component of the survey showed that majority …
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Dubai tourism strategy targets 25m visitors by 2025
Dubai has approved an ambitious tourism strategy to attract 21 to 23 million tourists by 2022 and 25 million visitors by 2025. This is a part of a strategy to strengthen Dubai’s position as a …
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Dubai’s $36bn Al Maktoum airport expansion put on hold
The expansion of Dubai’s second airport, Al Maktoum International, to handle 120 million passengers a year by 2025 has been delayed, according to sources familiar with the matter. The airport …
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Dubai International Airport hits new milestone with over 8.3 million flyers in August
Dubai: Dubai International Airport has reached a new record, with the total number of travellers passing through its terminals hitting 8.37 million in August. The visitor numbers recorded about …
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Dubai aims for 23-25 million tourists a year by 2025
Dubai has set a goal of attracting 23-25 million visitors a year by 2025, the emirate’s crown prince said on Wednesday. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said the emirate’s …
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Dubai Police foil 177 fraud cases in first 6 months of 2018
The figures represent a slight drop as compared to the same period last year when Dubai Police logged 122 cases worth Dh196 million. In non-business investigations, police handled 63 cases of …
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Dubai Golf signs deal to run DP World Tour Championship course
Dubai Golf currently owns and manages two golf clubs, with facilities that include three golf courses, a marina, 11 restaurants and other extensive leisure facilities. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ n…
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Is Dubai the Next Major Luxury Fashion Destination?
No, tonight we’re taking our Dom Pérignon at 35,000 feet, aboard a 13-hour Emirates flight from Toronto to Dubai. My friend and I have, for the time being, abandoned our cushy (fully reclining!) busin…
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Rupee sinks to record low, now INR20 per UAE dirham
Dubai: The Indian rupee continued to take a beating from the US dollar on Tuesday and has now fallen to a record low against the UAE dirham. As of 9:46 am, the Asian currency was valued at INR20 …
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