[Chinese visitors to the UAE get visa on arrival] people-to-people relations and cultural exchanges have considerably improved,” he said in an interview with Gulf News on the occasion of the …
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Dubai Business Women Council, UN Assistant Secretary-General discuss cooperation
DUBAI, 18th September, 2018 (WAM) — The Dubai Business Women Council, DBWC, held discussions with Yannick Glemarec, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director for Policy and …
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Brit woman Asa Hutchinson given Dubai prison sentence for ‘witnessing brawl’ escaped the country illegally on replacement passport
Under Dubai’s ‘smart bail’ system, implemented in April, suspects are allowed to keep their passports, Gulf News reported. It means those charged with ‘minor offences’ do not have to hand their travel …
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Dubai Shopping Festival 2019 – A Mecca for Shopaholics
NEW Delhi, India, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you one of those who make a long shopping list two months prior to a vacation? Or want everything at one place? If yes, then Dubai Shopping Festi…
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British woman avoids Dubai jail time by obtaining new UK passport and flying home, despite no-fly ban
However, since the other members of the group were never convicted as they had already fled Dubai, she says she was left “in the firing line.” Credit: Enterprise News and Pictures She earlier lost her …
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Dubai to celebrate Saudi National Day with horse parade, Saudi Cinema
DUBAI: Dubai will host a grand parade at The Beach to celebrate Saudi National Day, with horses marching along with Saudi national melodies. The parade which will take place on September 22 to 23, wil…
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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company Adds Key Product Line & Service Leaders in Dubai
BOSTON — Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (BHSI) today announced that it has further expanded its leadership team in Dubai with the appointment of executives to fill key product …
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British woman jailed for three months in Dubai after post-brunch row
A British resident of Dubai has been jailed for three months for her part in the assault of a Swedish computer executive, according to reports. Asa Hutchinson, 22, was in a group of three men and …
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Dh3,000 fine for carpooling in UAE
Last June, Gulf News reported that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai suspended carpooling permits to encouraged commuters to use public transport and other smart alternatives.
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Dubai allows 163 free zone firms to operate in mainland
and strengthen Dubai’s reputation for attracting investments, promoting entrepreneurship and facilitating business development. Nearly 34,780 free zone companies in Dubai are expected to benefit from …
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Dubai retail sector battles oversupply but prime occupancy stays firm
“Consumer and business sentiment is expected to improve visibly over 2018 due to the launch of several large infrastructure projects announced by Dubai Government and various policy initiatives aiming …
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Dubai Competitiveness Office Announces Digital Platform to Showcase Emirate’s Competitiveness Globally
“The launch of the digital platform is part of our strategy to promote business competitiveness and sustainable economic growth in Dubai,” said Hani Al Hamli, Secretary General, Dubai Competitiveness …
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Dubai bank Emirates NBD expands in Saudi
Dubai’s biggest lender Emirates NBD has opened … It offers retail, private, business and wholesale banking in all its branches along with corporate finance advisory, project and syndicated …
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Dubai Police Chief: Digital Currency Will ‘Soon Replace’ Cash Despite Hurdles
A senior Dubai law enforcement official has predicted that digital currency will “soon” usurp cash, local news outlet Khaleej Times reported Sunday, September 16. Speaking during a panel he was headin…
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Uber in talks to buy Dubai riding-hailing rival Careem: Bloomberg
(Reuters) – Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc is in talks to buy Dubai-based rival Careem Networks FZ for about $2 billion to $2.5 billion, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people …
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30 winners of Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes competition
Speaking to Gulf News, Leena Obaid, 21 years old Saudi national … she described city of Abu Dhabi saying: “if you listen closely, this city will speak to you.” “I am living here since …
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Abu Dhabi approves $13.6bn development programme
development plan during a meeting with members of the Abu Dhabi Executive Committee, reported state news agency Wam. Around Dh20 billion ($5.4 billion) would be allocated to the 2019 development packa…
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