But an IPO of Saudi Aramco is the world’s top crude producer’s way of responding to the current oil price rout. The listing of about 5% of Aramco was part of an economic shakeup announced by the influential Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in …
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Brand Dubai announces Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival in March
Dubai: Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), has announced that the third edition of the Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival will be held in partnership with Meraas, one of Dubai’s leading holding companies, from March 1 …
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Snake on a plane leads to cancellation of Emirates flight: Serpent found on Dubai-bound service
Flight EK0863 from Muscat, Oman, to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, was aborted after a snake was discovered in the cargo hold before take-off. The carrier told MailOnline Travel that the serpent was found before passengers boarded. It said in a …
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Dubai imposes 5% import duty on gold jewellery
Kolkata: Dubai has imposed a 5% import duty on gold and diamond jewellery, a move which is likely to hurt Indian exports at a time when demonetisation has hit business at home. The new levy may , however, boost bridal jewellery sales in India because many …
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Dubai International Financial Centre Launches ‘FinTech Hive at DIFC’, the Region’s First FinTech Accelerator, Supported by Accenture
today announced the region’s first FinTech accelerator in Dubai. This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170110005692/en/ Set to launch in the first quarter of 2017, FinTech Hive at …
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New speed limits on Abu Dhabi roads? Police clarify
Want to escape traffic fines? Keep tabs on your brakes and don’t rely on hearsay. Abu Dhabi Police have quashed rumours that speed limits on certain roads have been revised. They announced on their official Facebook page: “Abu Dhabi Police denies what …
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UAE Food Bank: Hundreds of eateries, stores join initiative
During its first five days agreements signed with 85 hospitality-sector entities, including hundreds of restaurants and over 100 supermarkets. The initial strategic plan for the UAE Food Bank has been inspected by its Chairperson Shaikha Hind bint Maktoum …
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Property Insurance Dubai by Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company – We at ADNIC are trusted insurance partners with long standing expertise in providing reassurance and support to individuals and corporates to manage unpredictable health, life and general risks. We are, a leading …
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Gulf News Fun Drive: Three decades of off-road adventures
Dubai: Almost every year for the past three decades, Gulf News has gathered the UAE’s ever-growing community to explore the nation’s untouched sandy, rocky landscapes. We look at how the Fun Drive has evolved into an annual attraction over the years.
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International organisations keen to work with UAE Food Bank
Dubai: International organisations will reach out to partner with the UAE Food Bank in its fight to eliminate food waste and channel good food to good causes, experts said. The UAE Food Bank’s mechanism and implementing guidelines have yet to be released …
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Detailed handiwork leading 3D printing ‘revolution’ in UAE
“The UAE has become visible recently thanks to the 3-D printing … medical and dental sectors as some of the strongest drivers of investment in 3-D printing technology as well as manufacturers of consumer products such as footwear, eyewear and lighting …
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Property All Risk Dubai by SALAMA – Islamic Arab Insurance Company
Property All Risk Dubai by SALAMA – Islamic Arab Insurance Company – This Policy indemnifies against the accidental physical loss or damage to the Property Insured described in the policy. It includes loss or damage due to fire, lightning, aircraft …
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Dubai property market likely to move ‘sideways’ in 2017 – Damac CFO
Dubai’s Damac Properties expects to maintain its 25 per cent cash dividend policy for 2016 despite profit declines in the first three quarters, its group chief financial officer said on Sunday. The developer’s board set a minimum 25 per cent cash …
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Detailed handiwork leading 3-D printing ‘revolution’ in UAE
“The UAE has become visible recently thanks to the 3-D printing … medical and dental sectors as some of the strongest drivers of investment in 3-D printing technology as well as manufacturers of consumer products such as footwear, eyewear and lighting …
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Snake on a plane cancels Emirates flight to Dubai
An Emirates flight from Oman to Dubai was cancelled after staff found a snake on the plane. Flight EK0863 from Muscat was grounded after baggage handlers found the serpent in the cargo hold. A spokesperson for the airline, quoted by Dubai-based media …
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Snake on a plane: Emirates flight halted in serpent spotting
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Once Samuel L. Jackson appeared in the Mideast hotspot of Dubai, it really was only a matter of time before the snake on a plane would turn up too. Dubai-based airline Emirates said on Monday that one of its flights from …
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UAE Food Bank will boost surplus food donation in Dubai
Now, we are helping feed around 200,000 people through this initiative,” Kilani told Gulf News. Kilani is confident that the numbers will grow even bigger, and the impact be more life changing. “Around 10 per cent of hotels in Dubai have been helping …
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