Bringing together Dubai’s network of industry stakeholders across the public and private sector, to share key market insights, SATTE 2019 offered a valuable platform for partners to strengthen busines…
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DP World’s Dubai shipping container volumes drop 4.6% in Q4
DP World reported a fall of 4.6 per cent in fourth-quarter shipping container volumes in Dubai, blaming it on a drop in low-margin business. Dubai’s Jebel Ali, the largest transshipment port in …
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UAE’s non-oil private sector activity jumps to seven-month high in January
Business conditions in the country improved on higher output, says Emirates NBD Emirates NBD’s latest tracker shows the UAE’s non-oil private sector improved in January on higher output and new orders …
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Lagardère TR and GAC Dubai finalise logistics agreement
It is an excellent fit with GAC Dubai’s long-term vision for its contract logistics business to move into specialised storage and handling operations.” Neil McMaster, GAC Dubai’s General Manager — Con…
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UAE jobs: Private businesses remain cautious on hiring
But business owners were looking to the immediate … signalling another month of lower average selling prices in the UAE, although the extent of price discounting in January was slight.”
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Video: Dubai Expo 2020 site takes shape, construction to be done by October
told Gulf Business last year. Read more: Dubai Expo 2020: Two year countdown begins Last week, Expo 2020 Dubai also awarded a Dhs169m contract to develop 29,000 sqm of public spaces at the site.
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In pictures: Pope arrives in the UAE in landmark visit
The flourishing of love, tolerance is a tribute to this blessed land and Sheikh Zayed’s vision of the UAE as an oasis of human coexistence. pic.twitter.com/dybsU72pS4 During his visit …
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The Latest: Abu Dhabi crown prince welcomes Pope Francis
Pope Francis has been greeted by Abu Dhabi’s powerful crown prince, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on his arrival to the Arabian Peninsula. A young boy and girl in traditional Emirati dress hand…
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Abu Dhabi’s FAB Surges as It Seeks to Raise Foreign Ownership
(Bloomberg) — First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC jumped on optimism the lender will follow peers and raise the foreign-ownership limit in its stock. The shares climbed as much as 5.8 percent to 15.6 dirhams a…
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Global body ICAEW hails Dubai’s economic reforms
Accountancy and finance body ICAEW highlighted Dubai’s “promising trajectory” towards cementing its influential position as a future-proof global business capital in a new report. The organisation app…
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UAE’s ADNOC opens first service stations in Dubai
ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, has announced the opening of its first three service stations in Dubai. Located in Dubai Investment Park (DIP), Umm Eselay and Al Q…
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3 Legal Ways To Start A Business In UAE As A Foreigner
You are looking for a business for sale, or you want to start your own business and become financially independent. Well, here is the exciting bit – you are don’t want the business to be in your local …
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Four ways to keep your employees healthy this flu season in the UAE
Doctors in the UAE say the current flu season is one of the worst in recent years, and this makes it even more important to take action. Here are just four key steps your business can take to keep …
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His Holiness Pope Francis Sends Powerful Message of Peace and Coexistence Ahead of Historic Visit to the UAE
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — His Holiness Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, has sent a message on the importance of peaceful tolerance, interfaith dialogue and coexistence ahead of …
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Soon, Pakistanis can work at these rent-free spaces in Dubai
negotiated the launch of rent-free workspaces with Star Business Centre for new Pakistani entrepreneurs and business persons in Dubai. This is in line with the UAE and Pakistan’s economic reforms to s…
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How Dubai plans to celebrate Chinese New Year
Emaar will celebrate the Chinese New Year on February 4 with a colourful array of activities in Downtown Dubai, the most popular destination for Chinese visitors to the city. A highlight of the celebr…
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Dubai Investments Park operator inks $300m loan deal
Al Mal Capital acted as the financial advisor on the transaction. Omar Al Mesmar, general manager of Dubai Investments Park, said: “Given our robust business model and strong relationship with local f…
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