Equivalent in size to four NBA-regulation basketball courts, Sacha Jafri’s “The Journey of Humanity” is now among the most expensive artworks ever to sell at auction.
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Sheikh Mohammed restructures Dubai government; approves five-year foreign trade plan
Three new chambers of commerce will be created and the five-year plan seeks to increase Dubai’s foreign trade from Dhs1.4 trillion to Dhs2 trillion …
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Dubai diaries: Diary of a bride-to-be
My husband and I were cooped up in our flat in Dubai Production City, days after catching one of the last planes that flew from Manila to the emirate at that time. Spirits were low, but we were …
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Dubai-based The Cobbler specialises in repairing luxury bags and shoes
Why did you decide to start up this venture? When moving to Dubai from London 13 years ago, my husband found it difficult to find decently priced formal shoes, as much as I was struggling to find …
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UAE alert: You may spot military vehicles, helicopters
If you spot military vehicles, you have to refrain from approaching or filming them.The UAE’s Ministry of Interior will carry out a “security exercise” in Ras Al Khaimah’s Wadi Al Baih.Residents may …
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Artwork from world’s largest canvas painting sells for $62 million in Dubai
An artwork created from the world’s largest canvas painting has sold for $62 million in Dubai, the second most expensive painting sold at auction by a living artist. The original painting, “The …
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UAE’s £800m boost to life sciences
Britain’s life sciences industry is to receive an £800 million cash injection from the United Arab Emirates in one of several investment deals that could total several billion pounds.Mubadala, the UAE …
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Abu Dhabi agrees to pump £5bn into British technology and infrastructure
The wealthy region, part of the United Arab Emirates, will invest up to £5bn through its state-run fund Mubadala in assets such as healthcare companies and green energy plants.
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Abu Dhabi agrees to pump £5bn into British tech and infrastructure
The wealthy region, part of the United Arab Emirates, will invest up to £5bn through its state-run fund Mubadala in assets such as healthcare companies and green energy plants.
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Sudan’s cabinet backs UAE mediation in disputes with Ethiopia
Sudan’s transitional cabinet has backed an initiative by the United Arab Emirates to mediate in a border dispute with Ethiopia, as well as over a controversial large dam built by Addis Ababa on the …
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Sudan accepts UAE offer to mediate border and dam disputes with Ethiopia
Tensions have been running high between the neighbours over dispute in Al-Fashqa region and huge dam on Nile River …
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OPEC+ won’t pump more oil than market can handle: UAE energy min
The United Arab Emirates’ energy minister said on Tuesday that OPEC+ is unlikely to pump more oil than the market can handle.
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India@75 celebrations launched in UAE, envoy urges expats to join festival
The Indian Ambassador to the UAE Pavan Kapoor on Tuesday formally launched the ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ – India@75 celebrations in the country through a vibrant virtual event.The series of cultural events and …
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Watson pinning his hopes on all nine on Dubai World Cup night
It is the biggest night in the world of horse racing and American conditioner Doug Watson believes that each one of his charges are in with a chance on Dubai World Cup night.A long-time resident of …
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Abu Dhabi ‘to invest billions’ in British business
Abu Dhabi will reportedly invest billions of pounds in British health, tech, green energy and infrastructure as part of a post-Brexit deal. Mubdala, one of the UAE’s most active funds, will pay £800m …
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Telegram raises $1bn from investors including Abu Dhabi state funds
Telegram has raised more than $1bn through bond sales to investors including Abu Dhabi state funds, as the encrypted messaging app tries to capitalise on a surge in users. In his Telegram channel, …
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Dubai shares model for recovery of international business events sector
Industry leaders and professionals from across the sector take part in the Dubai Global Events Re-Opening Forum; 92% of attendees at Dubai’s …
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