Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) is launching tomorrow Sunday, July 14, the “Sharjah Summer Promotions 2019” events, which is seen as the most important touristic and …
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UAE private sector gets more support
The UAE government has never hesitated to provide a helping hand to the private sector whenever the businesses faced cyclical headwinds. Image Credit: Atiq Ur Rehman/Gulf News The UAE has been …
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UAE Pulls Most Forces From Yemen In Blow To Saudis: Report
This file photo taken on January 20, 2019 shows Emirati fighters from the Saudi-backed coalition forces (Photo by AFP) Resize ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates has pulled most of its forces …
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Dubai’s runaway Princess Haya is the least of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s problems
The Dubai ruler’s image took a hit when one of his six wives … That image has taken a huge dent with news last week that one of his six wives, Jordanian royal Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, had fled …
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Dubai to offer free 30-day alcohol licence for non-Muslim tourists aged 21+
Dubai will now offer a free 30-day alcohol licence for tourists, a move that ensures visitors will not be penalised for breaking the law, the media reported on Friday. The free alcohol tourist licence …
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Dubai’s DEWA seeks bids for Hatta wind power project
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited consultancy companies to submit their feasibility study bids for a proposed wind power generation project in Hatta. The deadline to apply for …
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$490m Abu Dhabi homes project for Emiratis revealed
state news agency WAM reported. The authority and Aldar Properties signed a contract to implement the project. Jabr Mohammed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, chairman of the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, said that …
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Travelling to Dubai? Here’s how to get your free 30-day alcohol licence
If you are travelling to Dubai and are fond of alcohol, this one’s for you! Dubai will now offer a free 30-day alcohol licence to tourists. According to some media reports, the move aims at ensuring …
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Abu Dhabi fund agrees $250m loan to Mali gov’t
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the national entity for international economic development aid, has signed two agreements with the Government of Mali. These include an AED918 million ($250 …
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Saudi Arabia moves to secure Yemen ports after UAE drawdown
Najeeb Almahboobi/EPA-EFE] Saudi Arabia’s military in Yemen moved in to secure two strategic Red Sea ports and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait after ally the United Arab Emirates substantially reduced its …
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Sind Punjab, Dubai’s iconic Indian restaurant, turns 42
Later, in 1958, the restaurant opened another outlet in Karama and later in Dubai Internet City (DIC). Gulf News visited its Bur Dubai outlet find out why people still flock the eating joint after …
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Dubai imposes dirham 500 fine on residents for leaving dirty cars
Dubai Municipality explained that leaving their vehicle parked … to residents who might be planning a long trip abroad during their summer holiday, The Gulf News reported. According to a rule issued …
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Dubai property prices, rents continue to soften in Q2
The increase in transaction values alludes to the fact end-users are still active and purchasing homes in Dubai,’ added Witty. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking …
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Wrong placing of height barrier blamed for Dubai bus crash that killed 12 Indians
Mohammad Al Tamimi, one of the two lawyers representing the driver, told the Dubai Traffic Court that the distance between the warning signboard and the height barrier was only 12 metres, the Gulf …
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2 Indian expats win $1 million in Dubai raffle
Jaya Gupta and Ravi Ramchand Bachani are the two lucky Indians who won the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, The Gulf News reported. Gupta, a 71-year-old Dubai-based businesswoman, said she …
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Crypto update: Tokens and Blockchains making the rounds in the region
As the summer heats up in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) so are blockchain implementations, investments, and crypto asset exchange launchings. In addition to the preliminary launching of DEX …
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Abu Dhabi Fund to Buy 30% of Domestic & General Group
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund has agreed to buy a 30% stake in Domestic & General Group, the U.K. appliance warranty provider owned by CVC Capital Partners, people with knowledge of the matter …
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