Dubai: Road authorities in Sharjah cautioned motorists over road works taking place along the Buhairah Corniche and nearby areas. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Sharjah announced that …
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Abu Dhabi Said in Talks to Create Two Banks in Three-Way Merger
(Bloomberg) — Abu Dhabi’s merger of three state-linked banks is set to create two new lenders, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Under plans being discussed, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank …
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UAE’s business optimism surges on improving economic fundamentals
Dubai: The vast majority of businesses in the UAE are optimistic on their outlook for the next one year thanks to the improving macro-economic environment of the country and the region, according …
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UAE rises 10 places to 11th in World Bank’s 2019 ease of doing business report
Dubai: The UAE jumped 10 places in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business ranking to 11th position globally in 2019 from 21st position last year to lead the Arab world for the sixth consecutive …
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How are US sanctions affecting Iran? This Dubai hotel has the answer
“The community has become smaller and trade with Iran has dropped,” said Hossein Asrar Haghighi, a founder of Dubai’s Iranian Business Council. Members left for Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, even Malaysia …
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UK ambassador says UAE is open for ‘enhanced’ post-Brexit relations
But HE Sulaiman Almazroui himself, the UAE ambassador to the UK, is remarkably down-to-earth and straight talking. “Are these just business questions? Oh, that should be easy,” he says, giving the imp…
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Emirates introduces biometric systems at Dubai airport
The airline’s “biometric path” will cover departures, arrivals, transit, chauffeur drive connections, and lounge access in Dubai. Initially focused on First and Business class travellers, Emirates int…
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Most female bosses say confident of UAE company growth
Clare McColl, partner and head of indirect tax at KPMG Lower Gulf, said: “Our first ever UAE Female Leaders Outlook survey offers compelling insights into how women in leadership positions view the co…
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New UAE FDI law comes into force
The game-changing UAE investment law, which is expected to change nation’s business landscape by attracting increased foreign direct investments, has come into effect. The President, His Highness Shei…
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Dubai turns Islamic economy hub
… being organised by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) . Over 3,000 key decision makers, policymakers, business leaders and industry …
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Dubai agents expect property prices, rents to decrease up to 5% in Q4
Chestertons said it expected new supply in the next six months to be focussed in Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Sports City, Dubai Silicon Oasis and Town Square. The company …
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Dubai’s Emirates introduces Airbus A380 on Hamburg, Osaka routes
Dubai carrier Emirates expanded capacity on … The EK316/317 service to Osaka has 489 seats, with 399 in economy, 76 in business and 14 in first class. The EK061/062 Hamburg service has 517 …
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Dubai Duty Free sales expected to reach $2bn in 2018
Retail sales at Dubai Duty Free (DDF) are expected to reach $2 billion this year, according to executive vice chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin. In a statement to Arabian Business, McLoughlin said the …
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Revealed: UAE jobs, skills in demand in 2019
Robert Half has recently polled chief financial officers (CFOs) in the UAE, and the majority (89 per cent) said they feel positive about where there business is heading. The rise in business …
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MHI Successfully Launches UAE’s KhalifaSat Satellite
TANEGASHIMA, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI)(TOKYO:7011) successfully delivered UAE Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre’s (MBRSC) KhalifaSat satellite into orbit today via …
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UAE ranks among world’s top hubs for Islamic fintech start-ups
The UAE’s highly entrepreneurial culture, investments and strong business support were identified as key factors that have positioned the country as an attractive hub for Islamic fintech start-ups. Th…
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UAE to decrease fuel prices in November
Microsoft More from Gulf Business Watch: UAE’s KhalifaSat successfully launches into space UAE issues new banking law HSBC sees little impact on Saudi investment after Khashoggi murder – CEO Visit sit…
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