February 15, 2018 11:40am EST February 15, 2018 11:40am EST Tennis, WTA, News, English, Maria Sharapova, Dubai Tennis Championships, WTA Tour An unspecified injury, thought to be pain in her forearms, has caused Maria Sharapova pull out of the Dubai Tennis …
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Sharapova, Keys pull out of Dubai
(Reuters) – Former world number one Maria Sharapova and U.S. Open finalist Madison Keys have pulled out of next week’s Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, the tournament organizers said on Thursday. Five-times grand slam winner Sharapova, who had a …
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Dubai Business Events sees record 212 bids in 2017
Dubai Business Events (DBE) secured a total of 212 bids throughout 2017, representing its most successful year to date, the city’s official convention bureau has announced. As a result of secured bids and proposals in 2017, Dubai is set to welcome an …
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Apartment rents on the rise in Abu Dhabi
“Abu Dhabi apartments for rent are a tale of two cities,” said … Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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Panamanian president to attend Global Business Forum on Latin America
Juan Carlos Varela Rodríguez, president of Panama will attend the second edition of the Global Business Forum on Latin America in Dubai. Wed 14 Feb 2018 10:36 AM The second edition of the Global Business Forum on Latin America will see some of the world …
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16th Annual Family Forum Kicks off in Sharjah
Themed “By Morality, Nations are Built,” the Family Forum will run until 15 February. She pointed to the role of the Family Development Centres, as well as Sharjah’s Family Guidance Centre, in setting up the first Family Court in the UAE. She also …
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Indian media scrambles after being called out on fake news clip on UAE
Several media outlets across India are scrambling to control the damage after falsely attributing a two-year-old viral video where an Emirati columnist says “Jai Siya Ram” to His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi …
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Dubai has proven to be one of world’s biggest sporting hubs: HE Saeed Hareb
DUBAI: The Dubai Tour cycling has developed into one of the premier sporting events in the city of Dubai, and while the UCI has been actively involved in this progress, there is another particular sporting body that deserves to be lauded, if not more, then …
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First Chinese Spring Festival parade in Dubai on Friday
Dubai: More than 1,000 Chinese expatriates in Dubai will usher in the Chinese New Year this Friday in the first and largest grand parade in the Middle East, showcasing their culture and traditions at City Walk. The Chinese New Year begins on Friday, as per …
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Heads of State, Ministers to Converge on Dubai for Global Business Forum on Latin America 2018
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The second Global Business Forum on Latin America is set to welcome current and former heads of state, ministers, and decision makers who will gather in Dubai on February 27 th-28 th 2018 to explore trade and …
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Fresh twist for UAE diners as oysters thrive in warm waters
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates – The waters of the Persian Gulf have long been home to pearl oysters, providing a valuable mainstay to the Arab tribes that subsisted off its trade before the discovery of oil pumped new life into the Arabian Peninsula.
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Indian News Channels Run Fake Video On Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Chanting ‘Jai Siya Ram’ During Modi Visit
A video, claiming to show Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan chanting ‘Jay Siya Ram’ during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi, was shared by mainstream Indian media houses, ahead of the PM’s visit. The video, as …
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Dubai’s RTA launches $5m challenge for self-driving cars
They will be pre-qualified based on status, credibility, future vision, skills and relevant expertise of the entity and then tested for technical ability and experience, the business case and relevance to Dubai and the UAE and operation and service.
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Dubai hotel rates boosted by returning Russian visitors
We’ve seen it last year in Dubai, where micro markets developed differently. The beach hotels were doing really well, and there was revenue increase year-on-year, whereas Downtown was a bit more subdued,” he said. Subscribe to Arabian Business …
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Dubai exchange explores options as India stops licensing securities abroad
The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX … and India-related contracts have been a major reason for growth in the DGCX’s business over recent months. The exchange reported earlier that last month was its best January ever for trading volumes …
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Sharjah as Guest of Honour at New Delhi World Book Fair 2019
Sharjah’s efforts in promoting literature, the arts, intercultural appreciation, reading and knowledge sharing in the region and beyond have been recognised as the ‘Guest of Honour’ at the 2019 New Delhi World Book Fair, NDWBF. Sharjah will be …
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Dubai Economy processes 23,626 registration and licencing transactions in January 2018
Investors in Dubai, buoyed by the expansionary spending policies and their anticipated impact on the economy, kept the business registration and licencing hectic in the emirate during the first month of 2018. Dubai Economy issued 1,638 new licences and …
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