Punnakkan Mohammad Ali, general secretary of INCAS UAE committee, told Gulf News that Gandhi will visit the UAE after attending the Biennial International Convention of GOPIO (Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin, a global networking platform for …
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More foggy mornings forecast in UAE
Dubai: Early morning fog is likely to cover parts of the UAE in the next three days, according to the weather bureau. Fog was seen in parts of the UAE on Saturday, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) saying that there is a chance of more fog …
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The UAE’s new healthcare paradigm?
According to a trio of healthcare professionals who meet to discuss the issue during a roundtable meeting at Gulf Business’ head office in Dubai Media City, a new approach could help redefine what healthcare means in the country, and produce better …
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WiFi UAE is Now Available Throughout Dalma Mall in Abu Dhabi
Visitors to Dalma Mall can now enjoy the benefits of WiFi UAE as it rolls out at t Abu Dhabi’s favorite mall, in its, 255,000sqm area of shopping, entertainment and dining. All visitors have to do is simply search for the network name @WiFiUAE to connect.
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VAT launch to ‘lure more real estate investors’ to Dubai
The introduction of value added tax (VAT) in the UAE from next month will provide major new incentives for institutional investors to enter the Dubai real estate market, according to the head of one of the country’s largest brokerages. Firas Al Msaddi …
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First commercial vertical farming venture launches in Dubai
The GCC’s first commercial vertical indoor farm, Badia Farms, has launched in Dubai with ambitious plans to pioneer the future of the region’s agriculture industry. Using the latest hydroponic technology and vertical farming techniques, the farm …
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Innovation paints Dubai success story
… real growth of 3.2 per cent or higher due to continued recovery in the global economy in 2017 Dubai – Diversification, openness and ease of doing business have reinforced Dubai’s position in the global economy, which is expected to post 3.5 per cent …
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Dubai Will Be a Top Tech’ Pick According to Crystal Lagoons’ Chairman
In terms of innovation and technology, Smart Cities have taken centre stage in recent years, particularly in Dubai. Typically, a Smart City is defined as an urban area using various types of electronic data collection sensors to supply information used to …
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Monaco signs official participation contract for Expo 2020 Dubai
The Principality of Monaco will showcase its innovation and new technologies when it participates at Expo 2020 Dubai. A delegation from Monaco visited Dubai to meet the Expo 2020 organisers and seal the country’s participation at the first World Expo in …
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VAT’s up Babu? Your UAE VAT questions answered
The UAE will introduce Value Added Tax (VAT), a broad-based indirect … Thus, VAT will ultimately be borne by the final consumers rather than being a tax on business activity. VAT is one of the most common types of consumption tax around the world.
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5th Sharjah World Music Festival from January 12 to 19
Sharjah: The fifth edition of the most anticipated annual music event in Sharjah is back to entertain UAE residents beginning January 12 to 19. The Sharjah World Music Festival (SWMF), presented by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in …
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Pakistani Christians in UAE hold Christmas gathering
… allowing us to practise our faith in the UAE and giving us land to build our church. We Christians feel very safe here because of the full security [accorded to all faiths here],” Rev Qadir told Gulf News. Rev Qadir reminded all Pakistani Christians …
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Dubai Pulse web portal enriches daily lives
… near future as we work to transform Dubai into a fully smart city with smart government services that make people’s lives and business dealings easier,” Bint Butti said. At the launch, she told Gulf News that the Dubai Pulse online platform will …
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Prime Dubai offices cost less than a third of Hong Kong
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UAE pay rises ‘in region of 3%’ next year – expert
Average basic salary rises in the UAE are set to be in the region of 3 percent next year, according to global remuneration expert Robert Mosley. He predicted the pay increases despite an uncertain economic climate in the UAE with the imminent launch of …
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Gulf’s top IPO issuer in 2017
DUBAI — The economic activity associated with initial public … The UAE figure does not include $851 million IPO done by Adnoc Distribution in mid-December. The overall IPO activity from the Middle East saw a 225 percent increase in terms of volume …
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Eyeing overseas Indian wealth, Bank of Singapore to expand Dubai office
The private-banking arm of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation is adding more staff in Dubai, as the Singapore lender seeks a greater role managing the money of the Middle East’s wealthy and of Indians living overseas. Bank of Singapore plans to hire …
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