Dubai: Now, Dubai students can have a say on whether classes should be suspended or not when the wet weather strikes. How? Just log on to a survey site and make your sentiments known. A day after the country witnessed light-to-heavy showers on Sunday …
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Stroke victim, 70, facing jail in Dubai after business goes bust during three years he has spent in hospital
A PENSIONER fighting for life in a Dubai hospital bed is facing a three-year prison term because his business went bust while he lay critically ill. Malcome Munroe suffered a stroke three years ago and has been languishing in the hospital ever since …
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Dubai International Financial Centre signs MoU with Gujarat International Finance Tec-City
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub in the $7.4 trillion Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) in an effort to …
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DIFC, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City sign MoU
In an effort to encourage further cooperation and collaboration between the financial centres, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT). The MoU calls for …
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Abu Dhabi Emirates Palace hotel photoshoot turns up the opulence
The property certainly isn’t understated but Horth wasn’t deterred: “I love grandeur,” he says. MORE: The most romantic places in Abu Dhabi ‘Priceless’ photoshoot “When my wife and I got married, we went to Antarctica. The invitation had us on top of an …
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Traffic snarls, morning fog affect commuters to Dubai
Dubai: Motorists on Monday morning were faced once again with gridlocked traffic following a night of chaos on Dubai’s roads. Although rainfall was nowhere in sight, commuters driving along highways and main roads continued to face heavy traffic due to …
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Jabra unveils the most technically advanced true wireless sports earbuds in the UAE
Jabra launches true wireless earbuds under its new Elite franchise with the promise of superior sound, strong battery life and advanced personalized fitness analysis Superior sound with four-microphones for intelligent switching during calls Secure …
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Aldar Properties : mid-market focus signals coming surge in Abu Dhabi property
The Abu Dhabi property market is poised to experience a Dubai-like growth surge over the next three years as Aldar Properties starts to capitalise on pent-up demand for mid-income housing, a report claims. According to Reidin/Global Capital Partners, Aldar …
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Abdullah: UAE keen to build Latvia ties
Dubai: Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, met on Sunday with President of Republic of Latvia, Raimonds Vejonis, in the presence of Arvils Aseradens, Minister for Economics and Deputy Prime …
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India’s Federal Bank plans to open DIFC branch
Dubai: Federal Bank, a private sector commercial bank based in south India is planning to expand its GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) presence through a branch in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and representative offices in Bahrain …
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Abu Dhabi launches campaign against illegal groundwater wells
ABU DHABI: The Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi (EAD), in partnership with its stakeholders, has launched an awareness campaign under the theme, “Seal a Well to Save a Life” to put an end to the digging of illegal domestic groundwater wells due to …
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Dubai launches Public Diplomacy Forum
Dubai: The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) announced on Sunday the launch of the Public Diplomacy and Government Communication Forum (PDGCF). The forum, which was launched under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum …
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Dubai Ruler orders reckless drivers to sweep city's streets
A group of dangerous drivers were ordered to carry out community service on the streets of Dubai by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The men, who were photographed sweeping …
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Evercore plans Dubai office amid Saudi Aramco IPO talks
Evercore Partners Inc., the investment bank founded by Roger Altman, is planning to open an office in Dubai as it seeks new business in the region, including a role on Saudi Arabian Oil Co.’s initial public offering, according to people familiar with the …
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Numerai Launches Cryptocurrency and New Hedge Fund Built By Data Scientist Network
A hedge fund would prefer permanent information asymmetry where it … As a prominent keynote presenter, he has spoken on Blockchain at events in Gdansk, Amsterdam, Minsk, Dubai, Antwerp, Eindhoven etc, where he helped spread the cause for Blockchain …
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How UAE bank workers stay current with trends
The emirates institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS) continues to play an important role in supporting the placement of UAE nationals in various financial institutions by offering them training and education, said a senior executive.
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UAE inflation up 2.3 per cent in January
Analysts had earlier told Gulf News that residents in the UAE have seen their healthcare tab rise every year. The total healthcare bills in the Middle East and Africa region rose by 8.8 per cent in 2012, 9.8 per cent in 2013 and 10 per cent in 2014.
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