… Mohammad arrives with Shaikh Hamdan and other dignitaries at the opening ceremony of Dubai Canal, Wednesday, November 9, 2016. — Abdul Hamid Ahmad / Gulf News He said that the dream is now a reality with the opening of the Dubai Water Canal, which …
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Stamps tell the UAE’s story
Dubai: It started as an idea, as all endeavours do, and turned into a significant chronicle of history, in this instance, of the UAE. For Ammar Shams, philately or collecting postage stamps, began as a hobby at a young age. “When I was three or four …
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UAE volunteers help build primary school in Senegal
Dubai: UAE volunteers from a Dubai-based charity have helped build a primary school in Senegal, an impoverished east African country. The school, in a village in the country’s western region, will accommodate 150 children and two teachers, according to …
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Mohammad opens Dubai Canal
Speaking to Gulf News following the opening on Wednesday, Saeed Humaid Al Tayer, chairman and CEO of Meydan Group, one of the master developers of the canal, said: “The Dubai Water Canal extends the historical heart of Dubai’s trading zone, the Dubai …
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Dubai Economy Tracker points to moderating private sector growth
Dubai: Dubai Economy Tracker Index (DET) declined to 53.3 in October from 55.1 in September, signalling the slowest rate of expansion since April. October data signalled a further improvement in business conditions across Dubai’s private sector economy …
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UAE residents urged to think before posting online
Dubai: Technology has empowered individuals with a powerful voice that can echo through thousands of shares and which has transformed the way we communicate but when does sharing becomes over sharing. A study conducted by telecom operator du in light of …
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Why UAE workers quit amid job slowdown
Dubai: While today’s labour market doesn’t offer as much … “This remarkable absence of loyalty represents a serious challenge to any business employing a large number of millennials, especially those in markets where millennials now represent …
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Asian Business Leadership Forum set to honour business heads
The UAE Ministry of Economy is associating with the Asian Business Leadership Forum (ABLF), a leadership event series, to promote the Emirates’ position as the centre of the world, offering the best infrastructure for business, investment and lifestyle.
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UAE expats told: Don’t panic over US elections
Dubai: The current volatility in financial markets … it is better to be waiting on the sidelines and then make changes to portfolios,” Raghu told Gulf News. From a business point of view, however, Raghu said Trump’s victory could have an impact …
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Dubai Canal to be inaugurated tonight
The 3.2km waterway stretches through key areas including Business Bay, Safa Park, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah Road The Dsh2.7bn Dubai Water Canal will be officially inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President …
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UAE to have new framework for public-private partnerships
The documentation will be used instead of drafting a new PPP law The United Arab Emirates will prepare documentation to govern public-private partnerships (PPPs) by the end of 2016 as it encourages more private sector participation in infrastructure …
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31 incredible photos of Dubai from above
Dubai spares no expense when making its cityscape the most jaw-dropping in the world. In the 2000s, the emirate dropped nearly $600 billion into constructing the world’s tallest tower, biggest man-made island, and most luxurious hotel, among other …
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Dubai business conditions improve, but growth slow
Business conditions improved in Dubai in October, but growth momentum eased to a six-month low during the month, according to the Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index. The October data signalled a further improvement in business conditions across Dubai …
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Dubai gears up for $735m water canal opening
Dubai Water Canal, a 3.2 km-long tourist landmark development offering a new lifestyle pattern in the heart of the city, on Wednesday (November 9). The Canal passes across the Business Bay to Safa Park, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah Road and continues …
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Dubai to have Hyperloop prototype by 2020
Dubai: Dubai will have a 20km-long prototype of the Hyperloop … are looking forward to having the prototype ready by 2020,” said Geigel, speaking to Gulf News. Hyperloop has also signed an agreement with DP World to study the implementation of the …
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Dubai Canal opens on Wednesday
Dubai: The wait is finally over. The Dubai Water Canal, which has been in the making since October 2013, officially opens on Wednesday. Giving a new dimension to the city that is constantly under transformation, the Dh2.7 billion project will be …
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Hyperloop's first track could be built in Dubai
In May, Hyperloop One had its first public test of its acceleration technology and announced that it had raised $80 million in new funding. Dubai’s DP World, the world’s third largest port operator, has also invested $50 million and is already working with …
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