The UAE was ranked 39th out of 149 countries in the index that measures economic quality, business environment, governance, personal freedom, social capital, safety and security, education, health and natural environment. Bahrain came in 62nd, Oman 73rd …
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Abu Dhabi test: Sebastian Vettel ends F1 2017 on top as Robert Kubica continues comeback
Sebastian Vettel ensured Ferrari finished the year on top after setting the pace on Day Two of the Abu Dhabi test, rounding off Formula 1’s track action for 2017. Robert Kubica also impressed for Williams at Yas Marina, finishing with the team’s quickest …
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Dubai Customs Wins Innovation Award at UAE Ideas Conference 2017
Al Firdan said: “This is part of Dubai Customs plans and vision to lead customs innovation worldwide. Winning awards is not an end it’s a means to spread knowledge and improve the business”. The award was introduced in the year 2012 to encourage the …
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Dubai Wholesale City Joins TECOM Group in Celebrating 46th UAE National Day
The festivities drew the participation of Abdulla Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Wholesale City in addition to senior executives, business partners and community members from across TECOM Group. Belhoul said: “Every year on National Day …
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Dubai Culture Participates in ‘Kuwait UAE Week’ with a Programme Full of Activities
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, hosted a number of activities to celebrate ‘Kuwait UAE Week’ – ran from 27th – 29th November 2017 at Zabeel park. The activities were …
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Own A UAE Company And Run It From Your Home Country
The UAE is purpose-built for entrepreneurs to set up shop and take advantage of the business opportunities it offers. You’re reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Entrepreneurs across the world are attracted to …
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Louvre Abu Dhabi, an Arabic-Galactic Wonder, Revises Art History
In short, the Louvre Abu Dhabi fails where most, if not all, encyclopedic art museums do: in truth-telling. And the failure applies to the present as much as to the past. In news releases and public advertising, the institution promises to be “a museum f …
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Abu Dhabi now grants visa on arrival within 30 minutes
transit visa to visitors of all nationalities travelling through the Abu Dhabi International Airport, Gulf News reported. The announcement was made by the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Airports, Etihad Airways and the Abu Dhabi …
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The AUD School of Business Administration Obtains AACSB International Accreditation
One of the region’s most distinguished business schools, the School of Business Administration at the American University in Dubai (AUD), has announced that it has been awarded accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business …
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Dubai International Airport posts 6.9% increase in passenger traffic
Dubai: Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport reached 6.86 million in October, a 6.9 per cent increase from the same month last year. This brings the total passenger numbers in the first 10 months of 2017 to 73.43 million, a 5.9 per cent rise …
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First ‘robot receptionist’ in MENA Starts Work at Smart Dubai Office
The Smart Dubai Office (SDO), has partnered with regional technology business solutions (TBS) provider Nearbuy to host a trial of the first ‘robot receptionist’ in the Middle East. Farah, which stands 1.50 metres tall, started work today at the Smart …
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Robot receptionist starts work at Smart Dubai Office
The Smart Dubai Office has a new employee unlike any other. Standing at 1.5 metres tall, Farah is the first robot receptionist in the Middle East – the result of a partnership between SDO and technology business solutions provider Nearbuy, according to …
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‘Dubai Duty Free’ EVC and CEO Colm McLoughlin receives honorary doctorate from Middlesex University Dubai
Also with him was Ramesh Cidambi, COO of Dubai Duty Free and wife Alpana and Sinead El Sibai … including Law, film and media, business, IT, engineering, education, and psychology.
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New restaurants in Dubai: 10 top options to try
They’ve got a neat two-course business lunch menu for Dhs130, a four hour Friday brunch package, oh, and they just won What’s On Dubai’s Favourite Newcomer award. Book a table on the terrace, it’s beautiful. Read our full review here. Dubai Opera …
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National Day holidays: Metro, Tram; free Dubai parking
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announces changes to the business hours of its services in Dubai during the Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday, Commemoration Day and National Day holiday. Service outlets include customers’ happiness centres …
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DIFC decorated with images of UAE leaders
Dubai International Financial Centre’s iconic Gate building has been decorated with giant images of two UAE leaders. To mark the 46th national day on December 2, the 50×20 metre images portray the Father of the Nation, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan …
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Housing policies in Abu Dhabi updated
Abu Dhabi — Housing polices have been updated introducing a package of residential products in Abu Dhabi and allowing Emiratis aged 22 years to be provided with housing. His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy …
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