Travel from the UAE to the island of Ireland has seen strong growth with 58% more bookings made through Dnata Travel’s platforms, while room nights booked have also increased by 72%, sister title …
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Government centres should operate with the efficiency of a business
The theory is based on outcome-driven innovation and suggests that the success of any business, whether relating to a product … But what does this have to do with the UAE’s service centres? Simply …
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Vistara launches daily Dubai flights
The daily service is being served be a three-class A320neo, making it the first carrier to offer premium economy between India and the UAE (alongside business and economy classes). Flights depart …
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How India’s Vistara aims to take on the top UAE airlines
In an exclusive interview with Arabian Business, Leslie Thng, CEO, Vistara, said: “There is a significant demand for an Indian carrier offering a premium experience on flights between India and the …
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Modi to launch RuPay card in UAE: Ambassador
“The UAE is the largest and most vibrant business hub in the region. It hosts the largest Indian community, receives the largest number of Indian tourists and has the largest trade with India. By …
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Sharjah hosts lectures for school drivers
In an attempt to achieve the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Interior of making the roads safer and more secure, the Sharjah Police General Directorate worked side by side with the Traffic and …
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Dubai uses extreme cold cryotherapy to treat racehorses in world first
DUBAI (Reuters) – In the searing summer heat of Dubai, some of the world’s top racehorses are being swathed in freezing nitrogen mist to boost their performance. Cryotherapy, which surrounds the …
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Smugglers try to bring rare crocodiles, birds into Sharjah
Sharjah’s Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA … according to a statement carried by state news agency WAM. The confiscated animals are not only an endangered species but are listed under …
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Dubai messaging app has global ambitions wants to take on WhatsApp, SnapChat
Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: A Dubai based businessman wants … has put in Dh400 million for a 10 per cent stake in the business that developed the “Yzer” app, a voice, video and data …
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Attempt to smuggle nine crocodiles and eight rare birds to Sharjah thwarted
Dubai: Sharjah police have arrested a gang of people trying to smuggle eight small crocodiles to the emirate. Sharjah police have arrested a group of Gulf nationality who were trying to smuggle …
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Abu Dhabi to get 40 new buses before toll gates come into force – News
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The public transport network in Abu Dhabi is set for a major multi-phase expansion and a Dh470-million revamp. Soon, there will be an array of low-carbon emission buses …
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UAE rejects allegations on its stance towards Aden developments
The UAE has expressed its regret and categorical rejection of allegations it is facing in light of ongoing developments in Aden, affirming its firm stance as a Coalition partner and determination to …
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Dubai Police app: Yesterday I got into an accident; 10 minutes later I was on my way
No more waiting for cops to arrive at the scene, use the Dubai Police app to report minor traffic accidents Image Credit: Anjana Kumar / Gulf News Thud! Someone hit my car on the front passenger door!
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Dubai launches region’s first diploma for social media influencers
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Facebook on Tuesday confirmed plans for a News Tab that will be edited by seasoned journalists, in a departure from its longstanding practice of letting algorithms dictate a user’s …
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Dubai’s Averda Intl in talks with banks about potential IPO-sources
DUBAI, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Dubai-based Averda International, one of the largest waste management firms in the Middle East and North Africa, is in early discussions with banks about a potential IPO …
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UAE- Medical tourism gains momentum as govt efforts yield results – News
Latest data isued by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday attributed steady growth in medical tourism sales to number of government-led initiatives to promote the sector. It …
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War on drugs: Dubai Police seize 648kg in illegal substances
The Anti-Narcotics Department of Dubai Police monitors websites in the emirate which they suspect are selling illegal drugs and this year blocked 20 sites engaged in such activity, according to Gulf …
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