Outmoded blank security cheque system wide open to abuse, claim critics UAE banks still demand blank cheques as security for credit. They can quite legally fill out the amount themselves and cash the cheque whenever they see fit, regardless of whether …
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Dubai’s solar city goes live
Dubai’s Sustainable City has kicked off operations of a solar installation that will eventually produce up to 10 MW of power at maximum capacity. Completion of the first phase of the project has seen 24,170 solar panels installed so far. The next phase …
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Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Anyone who enjoys spending time by the water will enjoy a stay at Traders Hotel. With the capital’s Maqta Creek on its doorstep, this 301-room property not only has its own private beach, but also offers some of the best night views in the city.
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UAE: Silicon Valley of Middle East
Fawaz H. Zu’bi, founder, chairman and CEO of Silicon Badia, who has been at the forefront of the region’s technology development efforts over the past 15 years, says: “Dubai has certainly caught the attention of regional VCs, and beginning to pop up more …
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UAE, other Arab countries, condemn van terror attacks in Spain
The United Arab Emirates has condemned the van attacks carried out terrorists … In a statement carried out by Bahrain News Agency, BNA, the ministry extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery for the …
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UAE consumers: The unsuspecting victims of counterfeit products
Unfortunately it’s not being ploughed back into print businesses to help them develop new, cutting edge technology. More often that not that money is being funneled into organised crime or additional illegal activities. HP, with UAE law authorities …
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UAE-based Haj packages see 30% price drop
Dubai: Prices of UAE-based Haj packages have fallen around 30 per cent this year because of greater competition among Haj tour operators, following a new pilgrim quota system, operators and officials have said. This year, 6,228 Haj permits were allocated …
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UAE students score high in A level results
Dubai: Over 3,500 students in the UAE who appeared for their … Principal Brendon Fulton at DBS told Gulf News: “We are absolutely delighted with the performance of our A-Level students this year, who, in the face of significant curriculum changes …
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Dubai population set to double by 2027: say researchers
But Dr. Fayez Elessawy, a researcher at UAE University (UAEU), who led the research told UAE daily Gulf News, the growth was due to immigration and not natural growth. Elessawy said the Dubai-focused research showed that the city had seen a “rapid …
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Shock over death of politician from Kerala in Sharjah
died in a freak accident in Sharjah. The deceased, Sunitha Prashanth, 40, first fell on the road from a moving car and then hit an electric post, community sources told Gulf News. While she died on the spot, her four women colleagues in the car suffered …
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Dubai’s solar powered palm trees offer beach-goers phone charging and Wifi
Have you seen these high-tech looking ‘palm trees’ around Dubai? Each Smart Palm Tree is a charging station for mobile phones and offers Wifi and internet services – you’ll see them on the city’s public beaches and at parks. Images tweeted by …
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UAE FTA to open online VAT registration mid-September 2017
“The UAE has reached a very advanced stage regarding the legislative aspects of the tax system that is among the best in the world. Through Ministry of Finance, which is authorised to issue tax legislation and policies, the Tax Procedures Law was issued …
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The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi Installs Four Tesla Chargers
“As a forward-thinking property, we always strive to reduce our environmental impact, and adopting the latest technology can help us achieve our goals,” said Fadel, adding that the hotel’s parent company, Abu Dhabi United Hospitality, is also …
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Samsung merges art and technology into The Frame
Dubai: Samsung is trying to differentiate itself in the highly competitive and diversified market by adding new features to the existing ultra-high definition (4K) smart TV technology. On Wednesday, the South Korean firm launched The Frame by merging art …
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No slowdown in Dubai property market
Dubai’s real estate is increasingly becoming mature and investors’ trust level is at its highest in the emirate’s property market, a senior official has confirmed. Mahmoud Al Burai, CEO of Dubai Real Estate Institute, Dubai Government, ruled out any …
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Iraqi Shiite cleric’s Saudi, UAE trips show Gulf realpolitik
Abu Dhabi’s powerful crown prince, and other officials. “Experience has taught us to always call for what brings Arabs and Muslims together, and to reject the advocates of division,” Sheikh Mohammed said in a statement carried on the state-run WAM news …
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Sharjah Municipality closes 62 private parking lots
The Sharjah Municipality caught 93 private paid parking lots violating norms and closed 62 of them. Ali Abughazi, director of public parking department at Sharjah Municipality, revealed that inspection campaigns during the past two weeks zeroed in on the …
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