Dubai: The majority of mobile users in the UAE may not have to worry about WhatsApp’s decision to phase out support for some platforms, but a small number of residents may find the need to upgrade to a newer handset soon. The Facebook-owned instant …
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Nestlé Installing Over 7 MW Of Solar At Dubai Factories
Global food and beverage company Nestlé recently signed contracts to install over 7 MW of solar at three of its manufacturing plants in Dubai. The move is in accordance with Nestlé’s pledge under RE100, a global collaborative initiative of influential …
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UAE banks ready for challenges
The UAE banking sector’s performance will see a stabilisation as the economy also does so with the recovery in crude prices and strong capitalisation of financial institutions, according to industry analysts. “We think that 2018 will be marked by a …
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Dubai Police: Era of innovative policing begins
(Photo: Pankaj Sharma/Gulf News Archives) Dubai Police have also launched a walk-in smart police station that will be located in shopping malls. Engineer Khuloud Al Marzouqi of Dubai Police said the walk-in station will offer various services.
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Bank, property stocks buoy Abu Dhabi index
First Abu Dhabi Bank buoyed the Abu Dhabi index, which surged more than 1 per cent, while Dubai bourse witnessed selective buying. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange general index closed 1.15 per cent higher at 4,369.40, nearing the key resistance level of …
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Man dies, three hurt in Sharjah accident
Sharjah: A 19-year-old Pakistani man died on Wednesday after his car veered off the road and hit the pavement in Sharjah, an official said on Wednesday. The police received a report about the accident around 5.30am. The Pakistani driver identified as A.H.A …
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Dubai jeweller held for smuggling 50kg of gold into India
DUBAI: The owner of a jewellery shop in Deira, Dubai has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly smuggling 50 kg of gold into India with the help of his businessman brother. India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) took both men into custody last …
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Two journalists arrested in Abu Dhabi over racial slurs
Abu Dhabi: The Public Prosecution has ordered the arrest of two journalists from one of the media organisations in Abu Dhabi for posting racial messages on a social media site, according to the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department on Wednesday. The duo was …
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Hundreds of thousands to fly through Dubai for NYE
Dubai: As New Year’s Eve preparations kick into high gear … which are 7 kilos for economy class and 14 kilos for business and first class. Staff will be checking the weight of carry-on bags at various touch points before passengers board their flights.
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Dubai developer says planning unit IPO in H2 2018
Union Properties has announced its intention to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO) of the shares of ServeU, its facilities management subsidiary, in the second half of 2018. The company said it will list the ServeU shares on Dubai …
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Dubai Financial Market : UP to offer ServeU shares on DFM in H2-18
Dubai – Mubasher: Union Properties (UP) on Monday unveiled a plan to offer the shares of its facilities management unit, ServeU, in an initial public offering (IPO) in the second half of 2018 on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). UP also plans to invest …
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Araco begins work on Business Bay hotel project
UAE-based firm Abdul Rahim Architectural Consultants (Araco) will begin its supervisory role on a new hospitality project in Dubai’s Business Bay. Construction of the 17-floor, four-star hotel project will begin this month, adding a further 228 rooms …
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Abu Dhabi’s IPIC says Malaysian fund 1MDB has paid settlement amount in full
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s government-owned International Petroleum Investment Co (IPIC) on Wednesday said Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) has made all required payments as part of a settlement agreement between the two.
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1,104 buildings constructed in Q3 in Abu Dhabi
Mohamed bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi came first in terms of completed buildings with … 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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Abu Dhabi launches electronic trading licence drive
reported Emirates news agency Wam. The initiative was launched at a press conference at Abu Dhabi Economic Media Club headquarters. Participants included Mohammed Munif Al Mansouri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Business Centre, Ahmed Tarish Al Qubaisi, acting director …
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With 5% VAT from January 1, trips to UAE to cost more
a majority of the 1.8 crore were flying between India and UAE. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of India news app for your device.
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RTA, Dubai Police reveal plans to beat New Year’s Eve traffic in Dubai
This year, we will have three exits. Dubai water canal walkway will be open to exit and two exits onto Shaikh Zayed Road.— Gulf News (@gulf_news) December 27, 2017 Event Security Committee App is a smart app highlighting all available services such as …
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