Dubai’s real estate downturn is forcing construction and engineering … in 2018 but that only one in four had projects currently active. BNC, which provides news and data on the construction industry …
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Dubai smelter signs $272mn deal to build most efficient power plant in UAE
Mubadala and Dubai Holding created a joint venture company to develop the power block and water desalination plant for EGA under a 25-year deal worth up to $272m (AED1bn). The project will fuel EGA’s …
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Builders bruised by Dubai’s real estate market woes
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai’s real estate downturn … only one in four had projects currently active. BNC, which provides news and data on the construction industry, estimates the value of delayed …
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UAE sets up new fund accelerator for start-ups
A new fund accelerator has been announced by the UAE finance ministry with the aim … innovators from around the globe to establish business in the UAE. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid stressed that …
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Abu Dhabi Airports recognizes stakeholders and partner airlines at annual dinner
Annual dinner event hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports in appreciation of stakeholder and partner airlines’ contribution to excellent customer service Abu Dhabi Airports hosted its annual Stakeholder and Ai…
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Alberta signs three-year contract to establish permanent trade presence in UAE
Alberta will have a permanent presence in the United Arab Emirates starting early next year in an effort to ramp up trade. The province signed a three-year contract with the Canada-United Arab …
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Hyatt announces the first Andaz-branded hotel in Dubai expected to open in 2020
Property will mark the first Andaz-branded hotel in Dubai and the second in the United Arab Emirates CHICAGO, IL, 2018-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation today (December 16, 2018) an…
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Zabeel House Mini: Low-cost luxury on old Dubai’s waterfront
DUBAI: Even five years ago, we would never have associated Dubai with wallet-friendly holiday accommodation. Most of the top-rated hotels were considered upmarket, resulting in travelers having to she…
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Moment perv is caught performing sex act in packed pool near kids at celebrity Dubai hotel
A tourist has been caught on video performing a sex act in the packed swimming pool of a well-known Dubai beach club. Footage shows the man leaning back against the glass wall of the pool at Zero Grav…
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Pakistan, Saudis, UAE join US-Taliban talks
Mujahid said the meetings were continuing. Khalil Minawi, director of Afghanistan’s state-run Bakhtar news agency, earlier tweeted that officials from the United States, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the …
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UAE’s Central Bank reshuffles board of directors
DUBAI: The UAE Central Bank’s board of directors has been reshuffled under a decree by President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, according to the state news agency WAM. Central Bank Gov. Mubarak Rashed Kham…
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What to do when your visa expires after exiting UAE
He is qualified to practise law in Dubai, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and India. Full details of his firm on: www.amalawyers.com. Readers may e-mail their questions to: news@khaleejtimes.com or sen…
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Taliban to meet US officials in UAE, group says
The meeting will be held in the United Arab Emirates and will involve Saudi, Pakistani and Emirati representatives, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said in a statement on Twitter. Khalil Minaw…
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UAE accelerator targets about 30 entrepreneurs in first year
Shaikh Hamdan during the launch of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Innovation Fund Accelerator at Dubai Opera yesterday. The first group of accelerators will start their membership on April 7. Image Credit: N…
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Dubai issues nearly 2,000 new business permits in one month
Dubai: The city of Dubai continues to attract new businesses, with the emirate’s licensing division recently approving close to 2,000 permits. The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL …
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Dubai’s Careem launches delivery service, expects to close funding round soon
It plans to spend over $150m developing the delivery business, starting with food delivery services in Dubai and Jeddah. “Once you see us prove the model in the UAE (United Arab Emirates …
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UAE public holidays 2019 full list
With the end of 2018 just around the corner, it’s time to start marking your calendars with dates of 2019’s public holidays in the UAE. Exact dates of Islamic celebrations vary every year depending on …
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