Dubai is one of the few places able to facilitate business and logistics for the emerging African middle class, especially in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. Challenge or opportunity? “From aviation, to food security, to humanitarian assistance …
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UAE stops issuing visas to North Koreans, ends diplomatic missions
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the UAE has decided to stop issuing new visas to North Korean citizens and has stopped issuing licenses to North Korean companies. It has also decided to end the mission of the UAE’s non-resident …
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UAE terminates North Korean diplomatic mission, ends visas
The United Arab Emirates is ending the mission of North Korea’s non-resident ambassador and terminating its own envoy’s services in Pyongyang, its Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday carried by state news agency WAM. The UAE will also stop …
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Man drops complaint against Dubai indecency accused
The man who accused a Scot of touching his hip in a bar in Dubai – leaving the 27-year-old facing three years in jail – has dropped the complaint against him. Jamie Harron, 27, from Stirling, was arrested for public indecency in July. He said he put his …
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2018 Infiniti QX80 set to debut Nov. 14 in Dubai
Infiniti is going big — real big — at the Dubai International Motor Show on Nov. 14. It’s there that the automaker will unveil the latest version of its largest SUV, the 2018 Infiniti QX80. The automaker has sent out a few teasers with the news …
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UAE stops issuing new visas for North Korean labourers
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates said Thursday it would stop issuing new visas to North Korean workers, becoming the latest Gulf country to limit Pyongyang’s ability to evade sanctions and raise money abroad amid tensions with the U …
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Housekeeper from Santacruz confined in Sharjah
In Sharjah, Raju has been doing household chores and is being … Piyush visited BJP MP Poonam Mahajan’s office on Thursday to seek help. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of India news app for your …
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Dubai’s Immensa set to launch ‘school’ for 3D printing
Dubai-based Immensa Technology Labs will soon launch the region’s first unaffiliated 3D printing “institute”, Immensa CEO Fahmi Al Shawwa said on Thursday. Speaking to Arabian Business, Al Shawwa said that the institute’s courses “will all be …
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Saudi Firms Investing in Abu Dhabi Will Get Special Exemptions, Says UAE Official
officials said during the UAE-Saudi Business Forum in Abu Dhabi. Special exemptions will be given to Saudi firms investing in Abu Dhabi. Saudi and UAE have launched initiatives identifying eight sectors as priority areas including transport, health …
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Dubai’s DP World eyes expansion of Caribbean logistics hub
Trade between Dubai and the Dominican Republic during the first half of 2017 amounted to almost AED48.6 million, the statement added. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and …
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Luxembourg to invest $29m in Dubai Expo 2020
A high-level delegation from Luxembourg is visiting Dubai to meet Expo 2020 organisers and the business community, as part of plans to maximise its €25 million ($29.61 million) investment in the Expo. The delegation also included high-ranking members of …
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Dubai seeks to draw back Russian tourists with more affordable packages
This is expected to increase this year. ‘We understand the challenges and weak points, and we’re working on the product of Dubai itself. We want to cater to everyone, business people, family, entertainment, we try to customise what is needed …
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UAE Business Intelligence Market 2017 – Current and Future Plans
“United Arab Emirates: Country Intelligence Report”, a new Country Intelligence Report by GlobalData, provides an executive-level overview of the telecommunications market in the United Arab Emirates today, with detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2022.
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UAE industrial sector investments top $28bn
Al Saleh was speaking on the sidelines of the UAE-Saudi Business Forum, held yesterday (October 11) in Abu Dhabi. The UAE and Saudi Arabia come in the16th position globally in terms of GDP, with both countries accounting for 48 per cent of the total Arab …
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UAE companies encouraged to commit percentage of profits to charity
The percentage of business profits to be earmarked for charity will be announced by the year’s end but one top government official said it was time companies taking advantage of the UAE’s tax haven status “pay back something”. Donations will not be …
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UAE stops issuing new visas for North Korean laborers
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said Thursday it would stop issuing new visas to North Korean workers, becoming the latest Gulf country to limit Pyongyang’s ability to evade sanctions and raise money abroad amid tensions with …
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It’s the flying squad! Video shows Dubai officer ready to police the streets on a HOVERBIKE
Criminals in Dubai ought to be shaking in their boots, as police in the Arab Emirate have introduced a flying motorbike. A new video shows a Dubai police officer testing out the new hoverbike, which has rotors instead of wheels that allow it to fly.
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