ABU DHABI – The partnership between key trading partners China and the United Arab Emirates is blooming and holds tremendous potential. This is according to Jiang Xiheng, Vice President at the China C…
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UAE Portrait of a Nation: Girl from China’s land of peonies is making ‘Friendship’ flourish in Dubai
“But I want to target more international customers. For that we will need to open in another area of Dubai. I have a business plan but I can’t afford to open a new branch now, first I need to save a l…
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Dubai highlights business events sector at IBTM
Dubai’s growing business events sector, a key contributor to the emirate’s economy, is being showcased this week to an audience of international meetings industry professionals at the ongoing IBTM Wor…
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Gallery: Expo 2020 Dubai’s celebrations to mark the 47th UAE National Day
The UAE was born 47 years ago, when its founding father the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan brought the seven emirates together to form a nation. Each year on 2 December, the UAE takes the oppo…
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Over 50 Indian firms explore investing in UAE economic zone
“More than 50 high-profile Indian business leaders have discovered the advantages of expanding their operations to Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone,” Jallad said. A RAKEZ release here said this special ec…
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Trip report: Emirates Boeing 777 new Business Class Brussels to Dubai
Wednesday newsletters always feature a hotel or flight review. I recently enjoyed a relaxing long weekend in Dubai. You can read my trip reports here: Review: Emirates Boeing 777-300ER new Business Cl…
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Dubai has the world’s largest, completely automated, driverless metro line — and it shows how far behind the US really is
Dubai has the world’s third-largest automated, driverless metro system, a futuristic and highly reliable system that opened in 2009 and continues to be expanded. On a recent trip to Dubai, I rode the …
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News Roundup: Just when you think Dubai’s police fleet couldn’t get any more Dubai…
The Cold Start is a round-up of automotive news to get you up to speed in the mornings, because it’s hard keeping pace in a digital traffic jam. Here’s what you missed while you were away.
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Abu Dhabi F1 test: Charles Leclerc fastest for Ferrari on day two
Charles Leclerc ended his first test as a Ferrari Formula 1 driver quickest as he improved on Sebastian Vettel’s Tuesday time to top the post-season Abu Dhabi test. The purpose of the test was to give …
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Dubai looks to build on business events momentum at IBTM World
Dubai’s growing business events sector, a key contributor to the emirate’s economy, is being showcased this week to an audience of international meetings industry professionals at IBTM World Dubai, Un…
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Revealed: List of all the major retail sales events in Dubai in 2019
Dubai has officially revealed a list of the main retail sales and promotions that are slated to be held in the emirate next year. The retail calendar was released by the Dubai Department of …
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Abu Dhabi F1 test: Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc beats Vettel benchmark
Charles Leclerc started life as a Ferrari Formula 1 driver by beating Sebastian Vettel’s Tuesday benchmark and topping the times as the second day of testing began in Abu Dhabi. The Monegasque is prep…
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UAE still the most prosperous Arab nation, study finds
The UAE maintained its position as the most prosperous country in the Arab world for the 12th year in a row, a new study found, with the country ranked highly for its “ease of starting a business”. Ac…
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Smile, you are in UAE
Safety and security, and social capital moved 2 places to 28 and 25, respectively, while business environment improved by 4 levels to 20 on the index. The UAE is the only country from the region to se…
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What you need to know about UAE’s new long-term visa
The UAE sits in a strategic global location, offers potential for business and serves up a diverse lifestyle that is driving more families to lay down their roots here. Many would say that a measure s…
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UAE can drive India’s growth story
The UAE and India are set for landmark cooperation and development in all sectors of economy, government officials, diplomats and business leaders opined during an event held in Abu Dhabi. Minister of …
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Canadian firm Brookfield in talks to invest in Dubai property developer
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. is in early talks for an investment in Dubai property developer Meraas Holding, according to people with knowledge of the matter, in a deal that would signal a vote of …
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