Dubai, the glittering city of superlatives, has announced plans to build the world’s first underwater luxury resort, modeled after the mystical city of Venice. To be located 4km offshore from Dubai’s mainland, the US$680 million Floating Venice will …
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Relaxation in visa regime will boost Indo-UAE ties: Envoy
will be eligible to obtain a UAE visa on arrival, he said. Hopefully, there would be more measures in days to come to further improve the long-term strategic partnership between the two countries, the envoy said. Get latest news & live updates on the go on …
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UAE banking body launches cyber security initiative
The UAE Banks Federation (UBF) on Thursday launched its first Information Sharing and Analysis Centre which aims to tackle the growing threat of cyber attacks in the country. The professional representative body comprising 48 member banks operating in the …
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UBF launches first cyber threat sharing platform for UAE banks
Dubai: The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the professional representative body of banking industry comprising 48-member banks operating in the UAE, on Thursday launched its first Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (ISAC) in the UAE. The centre is powered …
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UAE tops MENA in ‘quality of nationality’, Saudi drops in global rankings
UAE nationals are also given visa-free access to the eight … “Emiratis can now travel to an additional 34 countries for business or tourist purposes and stay there for up to 90 days in any 180-day period in one year. This advantage of increased …
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UAE spirit of the union highlighted
according to UAE News Agency (WAM). The show will also emphasise the readiness, courage and professionalism of the armed forces to confront regional threats and all forms of challenges that may face the state and other GCC and Arab countries. This is …
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After Venice sinks, you can visit it in Dubai
A replica of the northern Italian city of Venice is being constructed in the Middle Eastern capitol city of Dubai and is expected to be ready for visitors in 2020. The miniature version of The Floating City will literally float two-and-a-half miles off the …
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After the expo: What happens when Dubai’s global extravaganza is over?
The Dubai World Trade Center Conference and Exhibition Center will … Siemens has already agreed to build a new logistics hub in District 2020 according to local news, as well as consultancy firm Accenture. Located one metro stop away from Al Maktoum …
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Dubai school for entrepreneurs as young as six
One Dubai school is hoping to cultivate the latter by introducing … The catalyst for this is Navin Valrani, school chief executive and a graduate of leading business schools The Wharton School, where he is now on the executive board, and at the London …
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Dubai contractor Drake & Scull appoints new chairman, MD
Dubai’s Drake & Scull terminates CEO after less than a year During the latest meeting of the new board, members emphasised the completion of DSI’s capital restructuring programme as a top priority to boost liquidity and stabilise the business.
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Dubai property market not so hot
Dubai itself is a brand and we believe in our team and all the planning done. So, we did our homework well and we’re ready for the test.” The downturn hasn’t been bad news for everyone though. China State Construction Engineering Corporation says it’s …
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The Latest: Dubai’s ruler sending plane loaded with tents
The Latest on violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state and the flood of ethnic Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh (all times local): 1:30 p.m. Dubai’s ruler is sending a Boeing 747 cargo plane loaded with tents to shelter Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
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Apple Pay coming to UAE before year-end
Apple Pay will enable customers in the UAE to make secure purchases in stores, in apps and on the web without using a credit or debit card. Apple today announced that Apple Pay, its near field communication (NFC) payments service for iPhones, will be …
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2nd China-UAE Conference on Islamic Banking & Finance Explores International Cooperation in Support of ‘One Belt, One Road’ Initiative
The Dubai Center for Islamic Banking and Finance in Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) and the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre has successfully concluded the 2nd China-UAE Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance. The two-day event held …
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Doha Bank cuts staff after Qatar’s rift with neighbours -sources
DUBAI, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Doha Bank has cut around 10 jobs in the United Arab Emirates and plans to put some staff in the region on unpaid leave, sources said, as it copes with the fallout from Qatar’s rift with its Arab neighbours. Qatar’s fifth-biggest …
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Dubai Property Set to Fall Further as Vacancies Climb
Dubai residential property prices and rents are set to fall further as losses of high-paying jobs and dwindling household incomes boost vacancies across the city, according to Phidar Advisory. “The false start of early 2017 is over and the cracks are …
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BurJuman Centre installs du’s free WiFi UAE
BurJuman Centre is offering visitors free WiFi, courtesy of du’s WiFi UAE. Visitors can take advantage of the service by searching for the network name @WIFIUAE, to which they can select either the free option, WIFI UAE, or WIFI UAE Premium, a paid service.
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