We’re also seeing leadership that’s willing to cannibalise their existing business to create new services that might overcome hurdles faced by the old ones. Is there enough digital talent to go round in the UAE? Finding good digital talent is hard …
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Dubai’s private sector economy eases in March but remains in growth
A key gauge of Dubai’s non-oil private sector economy eased slightly in March to the lowest increase in four months, but it remained in growth territory as business conditions improved. But employment slipped into contraction for the first time since …
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Team Abu Dhabi look to start season on a high
Abu Dhabi: The 2018 UIM XCAT World Championship gets under way … Competition is likely to be intense this season, even after the recent news that Dubai’s Victory Team has withdrawn from the series to pursue an American racing programme.
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Dubai’s private sector business conditions improved in March
Dubai: Dubai Economy Tracker (DET) data for March signalled an improvement in business conditions across Dubai’s non-oil private sector with sharp growth in both output and new work contributing to the latest expansion. While the employment slipped into …
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March Sees a Surge in Business Licensing in Dubai
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai witnessed business registration and licensing activity maintaining an upward momentum during the month of March 2018, reaffirming the emirate’s position as a preferred place for business startup and …
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Dubai splashes billions on mega projects ahead of Expo 2020
Dubai, a city state which has established itself as a regional business hub and tourism destination, has the Gulf’s most diversified economy that is not dependent on oil. The economy of Dubai, where the population of three million people is comprised …
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Dubai Culture Successfully Concludes Eighth Edition of ‘Live our Heritage’ Festival
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has successfully concluded the eighth edition of its ‘Live our Heritage Festival’, which was held at Global Village under ‘An Eye on …
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DED: March Sees a Surge in Business Registration and Licensing in Dubai
The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai witnessed business registration and licensing activity maintaining an upward momentum during the month of March 2018, reaffirming the emirate’s position as a preferred place for business startup and …
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Dh60m Bulgari home is Dubai’s priciest deal for Q1-18
Dubai: A 14,331 square feet Bulgari Resorts and Residences apartment in Dubai sold for Dh60 million was easily the priciest deal in Dubai’s freehold market during Q1-18. Bulgari Resorts Dubai is located on the seahorse-shaped Jumeira Bay Island, a mixed …
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Taxpayer-funded security costs for Trump sons’ trip to Dubai topped $70,000: report
Eric and Donald Trump Jr. Donald (Don) John Trump PETA calling for Trump Jr.’s deportation in billboard campaign Trump’s two eldest sons head to Dubai for business partner’s wedding Trump Jr. attacks YouTube, PETA after shooting MORE traveled to Dubai this …
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A Dh60m Bulgari home is Dubai’s priciest deal for Q1-18
Dubai: A 14,331 square feet Bulgari Resorts and Residences apartment in Dubai sold for Dh60 million was easily the priciest deal in Dubai’s freehold market during Q1-18. Bulgari Resorts Dubai is located on the seahorse-shaped Jumeira Bay Island, a mixed …
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Trump sons’ trip to Dubai costs taxpayers at least $73,000
The trip is for the family business and not related to any government work. Secret Service spokesperson Mason Brayman emailed CBS News in response to a request for comment on the trip: “The Secret Service is conducting a protective operation in the UAE.
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UAE free zone exports exceed $61bn in 2017
There are 37 free zones operating in the UAE that leverage the country’s positioning as a key regional trade and financial hub. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC …
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Wealth managers redraw business strategy for millennials
Dubai: Millennials, who represent the highest proportion of the world’s population, are a demanding lot, and that has prompted wealth managers to redraw their business strategies. Millennials (people born between 1982 and 2000) are generally chased by …
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Abu Dhabi state fund eyes stake in £3bn pension buyout firm PIC
Sky News has learnt that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is among a small number of parties in talks to acquire JC Flowers’ 21.4% shareholding in Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC). The process, which is being run by bankers at Evercore and …
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42% of UAE consumers cut back on spending, says new report
Dubai: For many people, the days of maxing out credit cards and impulse buying are long gone. Residents in the UAE are actively looking for ways to cut back on spending and are now more cautious about making financial decisions than they were a year …
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Arabian Business launches new podcast series
… a discussion on the Internet of Things (IoT), which is rapidly transforming the way we do business and live our lives. Nowhere is this more evident than Dubai. Jeremy Lawrence is joined by Steve Dunbar, MEA IoT director for Microsoft, Dr Anil …
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