Dubai-listed real estate investment fund ENBD Reit has acquired Dubai’s ‘first purpose-built student residence’ for Dhs120m, it announced on Tuesday. The 424-bed property, Uninest Dubailand, was acquired from Global Student Accommodation (GSA) on a …
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Dubai blazes a trail with inaugural technology gathering in California
A delegation of senior officials from more than Dubai government entities were in the United States last month as part of Dubai 10X’s inaugural outreach trip to Silicon Valley. Dubai 10X is an initiative of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF). The 10X …
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One killed, 14 injured in Dubai road accidents
Dubai: One person was killed and 14 others were injured in traffic accidents on Dubai roads during the weekend and the first two days of Ramadan, police said on Monday. Brigadier Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, Director of Traffic Department in Dubai police, said …
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Dubai index sees temporary bounce in weak market
The Dubai Financial Market General Index closed 0.74 per cent higher at 3,318.12. Union Properties closed 2.39 per cent higher at Dh0.900, while Emaar Properties closed 0.43 per cent higher at Dh7.18. “It appears to be a broad-based rally based largely …
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Dubai Financial Market : Ramadan lull weighs on region
Most Arabian Gulf stock markets were little changed yesterday as investor sentiment remains low in the midst of the economic slowdown hitting the region. The Ramadan lull also weighed on trading, which remained thin in most markets. “We need significant …
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UAE champions fighting hatred, Muslim scholar says
Abu Dhabi: A leading Muslim scholar praised the UAE as a leader in fighting hatred and for criminalising all forms of discrimination on the grounds of religion, caste, creed, doctrine, race, colour or ethnic origin. “The UAE was the first Arab country to …
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Car catches fire in Dubai
Motorists were warned to take extra caution while driving. Although Dubai Police did not yet reveal the cause of the fire, Gulf News previously reported that the majority of car fires occur due to improper maintenance of electrical systems, illegal …
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Economists Puzzled By Unexpected Plunge In Saudi Foreign Reserves
In an attempt to boost its funds, the kingdom also allowed qualified institutional … all trade going via Oman instead of Dubai ports, more flights and opening of the first bank in the world from Oman, inside Iran, are just a few signals aside from …
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UAE set to catalyse connectivity with 5G
Telecoms across the UAE have eagerly accepted that there is a unique opportunity for them to provide the network and roadmap for 5G opportunities, and facilitate technology adoption across various industries. In its latest report, Ericsson notes that UAE …
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Every UAE resident has more than two mobile phones
The UAE occupies the first position in the Arab region in terms … The network readiness index measures the capacity of an economy to benefit from information and communication technology, to increase competitiveness and development.
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Emirati mother undergoes kidney transplant
Abu Dhabi: A 73-year-old Emirati woman this month has undergone a successful kidney transplant at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), it was announced on Monday. The kidney was donated by her son. The surgery of Moza Al Mansouri was the first kidney …
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80 Ramadan fridges in Dubai mosques
residents in Dubai will be able to donate food to the needy through 80 Ramadan fridges from the UAE Food Bank, Gulf News has learnt. These fridges will be located in different mosques all over Dubai, a senior Dubai Municipality official told Gulf News.
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Abu Dhabi’s Bloom Properties awards Dhs1bn contracts so far in 2017
Abu Dhabi developer Bloom Properties has awarded five construction contracts worth over Dhs1bn since the beginning of 2017, it announced on Monday. The developer appointed General Construction Company for the main construction works of Stella Maris, Becon …
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Jumeriah’s The Mall gets connected
Jumeriah’s newest mall, The Mall, is now connected thanks to the latest roll out of WiFi UAE. Visitors can now access the internet on their devices through a choice of either free or premium WiFi to connect with friends and family. The premium option …
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UAE’s F&B sector cooks up some major deals
In the UAE’s F&B business, all options are on the table… when it comes to the financing and management. Corporate takeovers, buying up of minority stakes by specialist investors, and even turnaround specialists coming on board to nurse ailing F&B …
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Noor Bank to apply Dubai font across internal platforms
Noor Bank today announced that it has become the first bank in the UAE to implement the Dubai font across internal platforms. Employees of the bank will apply the iconic font to all documents created in Microsoft Office programmes. The transition from …
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Dubai Police Adds First Ever Robot Cop to Their Ranks
Now, the Dubai Police is welcoming the first ever robot officer in their ranks. It’s not quite the stuff of movies just yet, but this “robo-cop” is pretty close. According to a report from BBC News, the robot will be stationed at the malls and tourist …
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