This in turn could cost your business: think rising healthcare usage … in your company and how you can take action. Here in the UAE, the government is so concerned about the sugar problem …
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UAE coach Zaccheroni confident of winning AFC Asian Cup opener
(Xinhua/Wu Huiwo) ABU DHABI, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) — UAE coach Alberto Zaccheroni … strive to put in an outstanding performance,” said Zaccheroni at the pre-match news conference here. “I’ve been in this …
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UAE v Bahrain: Zaccheroni predicts small margins will decide Asian Cup
UAE coach Alberto Zaccheroni believes the 2019 Asian Cup will … but he believes much has changed in the intervening period. He told a news conference: “The performance of the teams has changed a lot …
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U.N. Calls on UAE to Release Rights Activist Mansoor
The state security court’s ruling against Mansoor, who prior to his imprisonment had been one of a tiny number of publicly active rights campaigners in the UAE, was confirmed by the state news agency …
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UAE property markets named among world’s worst performers
Prices in Dubai have fallen by 1.8 percent on average in the 12 months to September while prices fell by 3.1 percent in the UAE capital in the same period. The UAE cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have b…
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Empower welcomes Dubai ‘prioritising infrastructure’ with $9.2bn budget
Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai for the year. In a statement on official news agency WAM, Ahmad bin Shafar, CEO, Empower added that Empower’s operational capacity has reached 1.43 Million RT by the …
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Sharjah charity treats 100 orphans to fun day out
The Sharjah Charity International (SCI … among other activities. Download the Microsoft News app for your Android or iPhone device and get news & live updates on the go. Abdullah Sultan bin Khadem, …
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Indian wins USD 4.08 million in raffle draw in UAE
Sarath Purushothaman, who is based in Dubai, was contacted on the phone, but he first thought it was a prank, Gulf News reported. “You have just won Dh15 million. How do you feel,” one of the draw org…
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‘Like being in a sci-fi movie’: Exploring the sights and roller coasters of Dubai
Dubai knows how to have fun, and when it does, the motto seems to be “go big or go home”. At least that’s what GOLD 905’s Mike Kasem and Vernetta Lopez discovered. But nothing prepares visitors for ar…
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UAE is hoping to leave a lasting legacy
In a few days, UAE will be hosting the 17th edition of the most coveted continental tournament – The Asian Cup. The nation had previously accommodated the event in 1996 wherein they ended their campai…
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Dubai Police report trouble-free New Year’s Eve
although more than two million people gathered across the emirate to participate in the celebrations,” Al Marri said in comments published by state news agency WAM. He said Dubai Police deployed 4,000 …
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News: Radisson Blu brings two new Abu Dhabi properties to market
Radisson Blu has opened two hotels in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. Both hotels hold prominent locations, with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche located on the vibr…
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Dubai Bank Wins Right to Swap Abraaj Debt for Fund Stakes
Noor Bank PJSC, which provided a $100 million loan to the collapsed Abraaj Group, won the right to swap the debt for stakes in some of the Dubai-based buyout firm’s funds, according to people with kno…
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Dubai issues 1,882 ‘instant’ business licences in 18 months
Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) issued 1,882 ‘instant’ licences – which are handed out in five minutes – from the launch of the service in July 2017 until the end of 2018.
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Dubai reveals comprehensive traffic plans for New Year’s Eve
A video was unveiled with details of the road closures, viewing points for fireworks and transport to and from the Downtown Dubai area: Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest …
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Dubai Tourism unveils unique experiences
Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has announced the launch of a new set of initiatives aimed at creating unforgettable local experiences for visitors and ensuring repe…
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Dubai matches 2018 spending in 2019 to maintain edge, analysts say
In June Dubai and Abu Dhabi announced they were exempting companies from administrative fines for at least the rest of the year, as part of efforts to stimulate business growth. Dubai unveiled in Apri…
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