DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Donald Trump Jr. traveled to Dubai and met a billionaire business partner in the city-state, discussing “new ideas” as the Emirati’s real estate firm still lists possible plans for future joint projects while Trump’s …
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Dubai’s 3-day Super Sale starts today
Dubai: Leading retailers across Dubai are set to open their doors today to a three-day sale, with discounts of up to 90 per cent, according to organiser Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE). More than 1,000 participating outlets will offer a …
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Could Dubai be the next global startup hub?
But one of the most interesting features of Dubai is its place as an entrepreneurial Mecca, offering many unique opportunities to prospective business owners looking to get a foot in the area and sponsoring dozens of high-growth companies. We’re already …
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Dubai Internet City hosts SME Builder workshop
DUBAI: Tecom’s SME Builder brought some of the UAE’s leading business and tech experts together at Dubai Media City on Monday. The event — the 20th since Tecom started them in 2007 — allows small business owners to network with experts and consultants.
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Packing and relocation: Keeping finance in check
but it also presents challenges that include several financial aspects. Forward planning is therefore essential to get the practicalities right. Here are some critical factors that expats relocating from the UAE should take into account before departing.
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UAE Gains Edge In $165 Billion Caspian Oil & Gas Market
The United Arab Emirates has spearheaded the Gulf Cooperation Council … State-owned oil and gas Kazmunaygas announced plans to list its initial public offering as soon as 2020 in a bid to privatize nationalizes companies to boost GDP growth.
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Dubai parking timings changed for Ramadan
Dubai: The Saudi Supreme Court has already called on all Muslims throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to sight the crescent of the Holy Month of Ramadan on Thursday, May 25. In its announcement, the Supreme Court called on whoever sights the crescent by …
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Abu Dhabi’s wills registry for non-Muslim expats will strengthen legal system
The growing number of non-Emirati property owners will also be able to ensure their houses are passed on to relatives without dispute. Abu Dhabi will now be in line with Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.In both emirates the Dubai International Financial Centre’s …
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Everything You Need to Know About Building a Property Portfolio
If you want to invest money that will provide you with great returns over a long period of time, you may have decided a property portfolio is for you. Despite some short-term dips, the property market does, on the whole, offer investors long-term gains.
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UAE establishes new waste-to-energy firm
Bee’ah is Sharjah’s environmental management company while Masdar is Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company. EWEC’s first project will be a multi-fuel waste-to-energy facility in Sharjah. The plant will be the region’s first and will treat …
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Mohammad greets people of UAE on advent of Ramadan
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum … success stories, and the latest news. Under volunteerism, several initiatives are already under way, including the establishment of the ‘National Volunteer Platform’, a database that …
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Dubai Municipality opens smart, sustainable recycle centre in Al Twar 2
Dubai: Dubai Municipality on Thursday inaugurated its 11th Smart Sustainable Oasis project to collect recyclable materials in Al Twar 2 area. Ahmad Abdul Karim, assistant director-general of Dubai Municipality for General Support Sector, opened the …
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Dubai fintechs invited to play in regulated innovation sandbox
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) is inviting financial technology (fintech) firms to apply for an Innovation Testing License (ITL) that will allow qualifying companies to develop and test concepts for between six to 12 months in a restricted …
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Dubai Carbon taps innogy for rooftop solar system design
The Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence is bringing on German energy company, innogy, as the emirate ramps up rooftop solar installations. The company, owned by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), the Emirates National Oil Company, Dubal …
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Dubai metro and tram timings for Ramadan 2017
The Dubai Tram will offer service from Saturday to Thursday starting from 6:30 am up to 1:00 am (of the following day), and on Friday the service timing would be from 9:00 am to 1:00 am (of the following day).
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Dubai bank Emirates NBD launches e-commerce platform
Dubai bank Emirates NBD is seeking to capitalise on the growing e-commerce market in the UAE with the launch of its own online marketplace. The SkyShopper platform will enable the bank’s credit and debit card customers to pay for items including flights …
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April loan growth moderates as GREs turn net depositors
Dubai: The UAE’s banking sector loans growth moderated in April after two months of accelerated growth, according to the latest numbers from the Central Bank of UAE. Gross loans fell by a limited 0.1 per cent in April compared to March. On a yearly basis …
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