UAE pharmacy BinSina has announced plans to open 15 new outlets across the country in line with the country’s expanding healthcare market. The pharmacy is set to launch its new outlets across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah with the rollout …
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UAE roads becoming safer, say motorists
The study, which was carried out by YouGov in February, is based on the views of a representative sample of 1,004 UAE residents. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC …
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Dubai presents itself as diamond re-export hub to Botswana
“Dubai is an ideal platform for Botswana to use as a re-export hub, with strong links across the Middle East, Asia and Europe,” Mr Al Hashemi said. “The Emirate offers plenty of advantages such as a world-class infrastructure, business-friendly …
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Dubai WoodShow takes off with more than 300 exhibitors
“A true green and sustainable industry, Steel Wood Industries business is in line with the vision of Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president of UAE and ruler of Dubai – who remains our true inspiration.” The UAE’s Dh4 billion wood and …
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Dubai Chamber: How the Region’s Leaders Are Reacting to Disruption & Innovation
H.E. Buamim added: “Dubai Chamber is honoured to extend its support The Retail Leaders Circle MENA as an Event Partner, as this premier event will provide a powerful platform for business leaders to discuss pressing challenges, explore new growth …
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Abu Dhabi’s Rotana opens new Dubai Creek hotel
Features of the two include an executive lounge, a business centre, meeting and conference facilities … The combined 280 keys will add to Rotana’s existing 3,142 across nine other hotels in Dubai. The company also has 2,888 rooms under various stages …
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Update: Arabian Business StartUp Academy – How will VAT affect the UAE’s SMEs?
The Arabian Business StartUp Academy will take place on Monday, March 26 at the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (DTEC) in Dubai Silicon Oasis. The theme for the quarterly event will revolve around the newly-introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UAE …
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Turkish heiress’s Dubai hen party ends in fiery air crash
A weekend hen party in Dubai ended in tragedy when the private jet carrying a Turkish heiress and her seven girlfriends crashed in the Iranian desert. Mina Basaran, 28, was treating her friends to a no-holds-barred girls weekend in the desert kingdom.
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Meet the Indian-origin doctor who won Abu Dhabi Award
Abu Dhabi: “The UAE was not built on money but a vision [of Shaikh … of Emirati patients when they and their loved ones are in pain,” he told Gulf News while narrating his experience since he reached Al Ain on May 30, 1967. He said Emiratis are …
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UAE banks set for double-digit profit growth
“May be it is good in another way as lower real estate prices will make the UAE more competitive as the cost of doing business will decline.” He said the implementation of value added tax is helping banks with better lending opportunities as SME will be …
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Abu Dhabi Police celebrates 60 years with giant projections
The Abu Dhabi Police has celebrated 60 years of service with a strong new identity and a spectacular anniversary show. The invite-only event featured impeccably choreographed parades, moving vehicles, live demonstrations from officers and an array of …
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UAE, Botswana officials in talks to boost trade ties
During the UAE-Botswana Business Forum taking place in Dubai on Monday, officials from the UAE said there is “huge potential” to extend the scope of bilateral trade as the Emirates aims to capitalise on high-growth economies. “[Most of] the trade now …
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Sharjah Government issues $1bn sukuk, its largest ever
director-general of Sharjah Finance Department. It is the region’s first sovereign sukuk issued in 2018, state news agency WAM reported on Monday, and the revenue from the sukuk will be used to fund infrastructure in the emirate. Al Sayegh said …
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Abu Dhabi hotel room rates fall by almost a quarter in February
DUBAI: Abu Dhabi hotel room rates fell by almost a quarter in February as demand slowed, with a major exhibition being held in the emirate in an off year. Average daily room rates (ADR) were down 23.3 percent to 431.34 dirhams in February, industry monitor …
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Dubai to host WoodShow
DUBAI – The flourishing global wood industry is taking centerstage when Dubai plays host to the Dubai WoodShow for three days beginning March 12 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. More than 300 exhibitors from 55 countries are set to offer best products at …
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The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and Italy’s Eni Sign Historic Offshore Concession Agreements
Award marks first time an integrated Italian oil and gas company has been given a stake in Abu Dhabi’s concession areas Eni awarded 10% stake in ADNOC’s Umm Shaif and Nasr offshore concession and 5% stake in Lower Zakum concession, contributing AED 3.2 …
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Abu Dhabi in the clouds: Otherworldly images of the city’s landmarks
While Dubai’s buildings receive a large amount of exposure when they are photographed within the mist, Abu Dhabi’s wonders are not photographed as frequently, Khalid, 26, said. (Caters News) Photography by Khalid Alhammadi/Caters News See more news …
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