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Saif Bin Zayed Launches ’Behavioural Reward Programme’ Strategy
Sheikh Saif launched the strategy while chairing the second meeting of the lead team of the Department of Behavioral Rewards at the Ministry of Possibilities in Dubai.
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DIFC Records A 45% Rise In Islamic Assets, Marking Significant Year-On-Year Growth
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, and the number eight global financial centre, has marked a significant rise in Islamic assets being managed in the Centre.
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Dubai Offers Instant VAT Refunds For Chinese Tourists
Chinese tourists to Dubai can now benefit from instant VAT refund capabilities at Dubai Airports via the We Tax Refund on the WeChat Mini Program, launched by Chinese tech giant, Tencent, and international payments service provider.
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DIFC Announces Enactment Of Financial Collateral And Security Regulations
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), today announced that the Board of Directors of the DIFC Authority has issued the Financial Collateral Regulations and Security Regulations which came into force on 1 November 2019.
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’The Body Coach’ Joe Wicks Attempting Guinness World Record For The Largest HIIT Class During Dubai Fitness Challenge
Be part of an attempt to set a Guinness World Record during Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), as it teams up with ’The Body Coach’ Joe Wicks to host the world’s largest high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class on Saturday 26 October.
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Two Million Users Registered On Madrasa In First Year
Madrasa e-learning platform has attracted over two million registered users and garnered over 45 million views since its launch last October.
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Dubai External Trade With Russia Grows 25% To AED 9.21b In 2018
Dubai external trade with Russia has witnessed rapid growth in the past few years, from AED 5.5 billion in 2016 to AED 7.38 billion in 2017 (37 percent) and in 2018 it made AED 9.21 billion, a 25 percent increase compared to 2017.
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Dubai Islamic Bank Group 3rd Quarter 2019 Financial Results
Dubai Islamic Bank (DFM: DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, today announced its results for the period ending September 30, 2019.
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DIFC Celebrates Ranking As 8th Best Global Financial Centre By Ringing Nasdaq Dubai Market-Opening Bell
His Excellency Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC, today rang the Nasdaq Dubai market-opening bell to mark Dubai soaring into the top ten of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI).
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Mashreq Posts AED 1.8 Bn Net Profit For 9M 2019
Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, today has reported its financial results for the nine months ending 30th September 2019.
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HE. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair Elected As The Chairman Of The Board Of Directors Ahmed Abdelaal Appointed As CEO
Mashreq today announced two major leadership appointments. Mr. Abdullah Ahmed Al-Ghurair after serving for 23 years has decided to step down from the position of Chairman of Mashreq Bank though he will continue to be a board member.
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DFM implements new measures for loss-making companies based on financial results of Q3 of 2019
The Dubai Financial Market, DFM, today announced the implementation of the Securities and Commodities Authority’s, SCA, new measures concerning companies reporting losses of 20 percent and above of the issued capital based on the financial results of the third quarter of 2019.
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Hamdan bin Mohammed receives UAE team participating in FIRST Global DXB Challenge
Dubai Future Foundation is organising the event under the theme ’Ocean Opportunities’.
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Hamdan bin Mohammed calls on city to be ’In It Together’ for 2019 Dubai Fitness Challenge
The DFC is our mission to unify the city in one truly inclusive fitness movement, with a common goal of achieving and maintaining active lifestyles.
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DMCC awarded ’Global Free Zone of the Year’ for fifth consecutive year
The DMCC Free Zone added over 1800 new members in 2018, and almost 1000 in the first half of 2019.
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The Emirati Chef Collaboration ’Off The Menu’ Continues At BOCA In The DIFC
Taking place from the 12 to 26 October 2019, part three of Off the Menu - The Emirati Edition will continue at BOCA with Head Chef, Matthijs Stinnissen collaborating with Emirati Chef Khaled Al Saadifor an Emirati and Mediterranean inspired set menu.
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A Successful Build-Up Ride For The 10th Anniversary Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge Powered By Skoda
The Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge are proving to be a huge success among the cyclists with more and more participants taking part each time. Over 500 cyclists took part in the 65km Build-Up Ride 2 which was held this morning at the Al Qudra Cycle Track.
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Dans Extends Its Collaboration With Serco Enhances Efforts To Provide World-Class Services To Its Customers
The Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), the entity responsible for air traffic control at Dubai’s airports and the Northern Emirates, has extended its joint collaboration agreement with Serco of the UK for another two years.
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UAE Develops ’World’s Best Requirements’ For Autonomous Vehicles: ESMA
The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology has completed the project requirements for self-driving vehicles - a milestone in the UAE’s legislative structure, and regional and international benchmark.
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Emirati Woman Selected Among World’s 100 Most Influential People In Digital Government
Huda Al Hashemi, Assistant Director-General for Strategy and Innovation, at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and the Future has been named one of the "100 Most Influential People in Digital Government" for her valuable role in promoting innovation in government work.
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Holding Dubai World Congress For Self-Driving Transport, Honours Challenge Winners
"The Congress is shaping into an all-inclusive global platform for self-driving transport that brings together top experts, policymakers, technology developers, researchers and academia.
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World Tolerance Summit 2019 Gets Three Top UAE Entities As Key Sponsors
Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation, Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai and Emirates Real Estate Solutions are the main sponsors of the upcoming World Tolerance Summit.
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DEWA, Alibaba Cloud Sign MoU To Support Innovation Through Tianchi Platform
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Alibaba Cloud, the data intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group.
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DP World Becomes a Full Logistics Operator in Peru
DP World’s business in Peru, which began with container handling at the Port of Callao, has expanded into a fully integrated maritime and logistics operation.
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Donating Two Buses To Remote School In Thailand
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has donated two buses for lifting students of a remote school in South Thailand. The contribution, which was coordinated with Dar Al Ber Society, is part of the global contributions of RTA Foundation.
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Signs In GITEX MoU With Cisco To Tackle Bus Fare-Evasion
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the American technology giant Cisco for using sophisticated technologies to spot bus fare-evasion cases.
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The DFSA Invites Applications For Its 2020 Regulatory Sandbox ’Winter Cohort’
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) invites applications from local and international firms to apply to join the Winter 2020 Cohort. Successful cohort applicants will be invited to apply to enter the DFSA Regulatory Sandbox, known as the Innovation Testing Licence (ITL) Programme.
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Kuwait’s Warba Bank Rings Market Opening Bell To Celebrate Listing Of USD 500 Million Sukuk On Nasdaq Dubai
Shaheen Al-Ghanem, Chief ExecutiveofWarbaBank, one of Kuwait’s leading banks, today rang the market-opening bell to celebrate the listing on Nasdaq Dubai of a 500 million US dollar Sukuk.
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Signing MoU With Du To Provide Free WiFi Onboard Buses, Marine Transport
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is teaming up with du to provide Free WiFi UAE on board public buses, marine transit modes and air-conditioned bus shelters.
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DIFC Receives FinX FinTech Hub Of The Year Award
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region and home to the largest, most developed FinTech ecosystem in the region has been awarded ’FinTech Hub of the Year’ in the FinX awards.
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Providing Dubai Museums Company With Nol Digital Ticketing Solution
RTA has collaborated with Dubai Museums Company (Dubai Museums) to implement RTA’s nol digital ticketing solution to automate the ticketing and access operation of the entities.
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Technology And Fashion Merge As Mall Of The Emirates’ World Of Fashion Returns For A Tenth Year
Fashion, beauty, and art will all come to life through technology from 8 - 12 October as Mall of the Emirates hosts the World of Fashion event for a tenth consecutive year.
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DHA Adopts CPT Code Set To Enhance Standardised Medical Service Reporting
The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, and the American Medical Association, AMA, has announced an agreement today that will support the standardised exchange of medical service data throughout the Emirate of Dubai.
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Dubai Airshow Leadership Predicts Incredible Event
The leadership team of the Dubai Airshow 2019 expect the show will be bigger, better and busier than previous editions, when discussing their plans and predictions for the event ahead of it opening on 17 November 2019 at DWC, Dubai Airshow Site.
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How Finland And The UAE Are Pursuing Happiness?
For the second year in a row, Finland has been awarded the coveted title of being the World’s Happiest Country, outranking neighbouring Nordic countries.
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RTA To Provide Dubai Museums Company With Nol Digital Ticketing Solution
RTA has collaborated with Dubai Museums Company (Dubai Museums) to implement RTA’s nol digital ticketing solution to automate the ticketing and access operation of the entities.
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Global Experts Discuss Governance, Adoption Of Blockchain Technologies In Vital Sectors
The meeting was held as part of the centre’s Blockchain Governance Accelerator programme, organised in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and the Dubai Future Foundation.
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Dubai Elected For WAIPA Presidency
The Emirate of Dubai, represented by the Dubai Investment Development Agency, DUBAI FDI, has been elected for the Presidency of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies, WAIPA.
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Dubai roads, transport infrastructure investments saved AED169 billion
The improved mass transit systems of Dubai contributed to increasing the share of public transport in the total mobility journeys from six percent in 2006 to 17.5 percent in 2018.
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Dr. Kenneth Kim Will Be Visiting the Beverly Hills Sunset Surgery Center by Meraas
Dr. Kim has extensive knowledge and experience in Asian cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and it is an integral part of his practice and fuels his passion for providing first-rate patient care.
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Dubai Government Investments In Roads And Transport Infrastructure Saved AED169 Billion Between 2006-2018
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) revealed that investments of Dubai Government in roads and transport infrastructure, estimated at AED100 billion.
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DIFC Prioritises Digital Transformation To Enhance Connectivity And Accessibility In And Around The Financial Hub
Dubai International Financial Centre, the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, is continuing to prioritise digital adoption and transformation to enhance connectivity and accessibility in and around the financial hub.
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Unveiling Virtual Nol Card In GITEX 2019
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled the ’virtual nol card’ initiative at GITEX 2019, held from 6-10 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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Wasl Properties Leases More Than 100 Units Within Hours
wasl properties’ summer deals campaign will be running until the 9th of October, featuring deals on studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and villas across Dubai.
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’ON.DXB’ Issues Content Call To Regional Film, Game, Video And Music Industry Creatives
ON.DXB, the new regional festival designed to support industry growth and talent development in the media, entertainment and content development industries and the technologies driving them, has opened its doors for regional film, game.
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INSEAD Leadership Forum To Kick Off October 31
The Government of Dubai Media Office, GDMO, and the National Alumni Association, NAA, in the UAE of INSEAD, one of the world’s leading graduate business schools, have announced they are partnering to host the region’s first INSEAD NAA Leadership Forum in Dubai on 31st October, 2019.
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Unleashing Experimental ’Dynamic Smart Ads On Taxis, Smart Metro Faregates’ At Gitex 2019
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has unveiled an array of smart initiatives and services marking RTA’s participation at Gitex 2019.
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’Best Teacher Award’ Announced By Ministry Of Community Development
The Ministry of Community Development has launched the ’Best Teacher Award’ to recognise the efforts made by teachers working for People of Determination.
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Gifts Signed Copies Of His Book To Arab Reading Challenge Semi-Finalists
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has gifted signed copies of his latest book "My Story" to the Arab Reading Challenge semi-finalists as they continue to compete for the grand prize.
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Local, International Universities Participate In Dubai’s University Free Zones Strategy
The Dubai Future Foundation, DFF, has signed agreements with a number of universities and organisations in Dubai as part of the activation and implementation of the 6th Article of the 50-Year Charter, which reflects the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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AED410 Million In Housing Subsidies Granted To UAE Citizens
The Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme has approved 522 housing assistance applications for Emirati citizens valued at AED410 million. They range from housing loans and grants to government housing.
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Holding Open House For Health, Safety And Environment
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently held its open day for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) 2019 for the fifth year in a row. Expert lecturers from RTA and stakeholders shed light on the subject matter and highlighted RTA’s efforts in this field.
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Training Fresh Emirati Graduate Engineers On Bus Maintenance
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has accomplished a theoretical and practical training of Emirati fresh graduate engineers on the best practices of bus maintenance.
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MoF Launches New Initiatives During GITEX Technology Week 2019
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
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Dubai Municipality’s Sustainability Report Gets Global Recognition
Dubai Municipality had prepared its first sustainability report based on strict adherence to the GRI standards published in 2018, said a press release issued by Dubai Municipality on Thursday.
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Sanad Aerotech Signs AED 422 Million Financing Agreement With Mashreq Bank
Sanad Aerotech, a leading solution and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider for aircraft engines that is wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), today signed an AED 422 million financing agreement with Mashreq Bank.
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Emirates NBD Ranked Among World’s Best Regarded Companies By Forbes
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the region, has been ranked among the top 20 in the Forbes’ third annual list of the World’s Best Regarded Companies, securing a leading spot among global brands.
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Approves New Vision Of Dubai Culture
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the new vision of Dubai Culture, which outlines a comprehensive roadmap to consolidate Dubai’s stature as a global destination for culture, innovation and talent.
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Annual Investment Meeting To Take Place In March
The 10th edition of the Annual Investment Meeting, AIM, is set to take place from 24th to 26th March, 2020, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event will offer delegates from around 150 countries a platform to keep abreast of the latest trends and best practices in investments around the world.
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Pyrotek Builds New Dubai Manufacturing Plant
Pyrotek Inc. is scheduled to complete construction in November of a new manufacturing facility in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to serve and supply the rapidly growing aluminium smelting operations of the region.
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Al Qudra Road Area Emerges As Real Estate Hot Spot For 2020
As the 19th edition of Cityscape Global wrapped up and Dubai real estate industry watchers discussed the market trends of the year so far - a leading UAE brokerage says the stylish yet affordable communities on the Al Qudra Road are the ones to watch in 2020.
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Noor Bank Collaborates With Unionpay International To Launch EMVCo QR-Based Mobile Payment Solution
In line with global trends and supporting the UAE’s ongoing digitalisation drive, Noor Bank’s customers and merchants across the country can now leverage UnionPay QR code scanning for all their payments.
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Dubai Award For Sustainable Transport Expands To MENA
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the expansion of the Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) to include the MENA region as of the 12th edition where winners will be honoured in 2021.
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Nasdaq Dubai Welcomes Listings By DP World Of A USD 500 Million Sukuk And A USD 500 Million Bond
Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of a 500 million US dollar Sukuk and a 500 million US dollar conventional bond issued by global trade enabler DP World.
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Chinese Consul General In Dubai Rings Nasdaq Dubai Market Opening Bell To Celebrate China’s National Day
His Excellency Li Xuhang, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai, has celebrated China’s National Day by ringing the market-opening bell at Nasdaq Dubai.
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Chinese Consul General In Dubai Rings Nasdaq Dubai Market Opening Bell To Celebrate China’s National Day
His Excellency Li Xuhang, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai, has celebrated China’s National Day by ringing the market-opening bell at Nasdaq Dubai.
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Careem Signs Strategic Partnership With DIFC, Enabling Easier Access To The Centre
Careem, the leading ride-hailing app in MENA, Pakistan & Turkey, has announced its partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.
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Dubai is going for gold despite continuing trade wars and Brexit uncertainty
Recent figures indicate a rosy future for trading in Dubai, with businesses there citing a positive outlook for quarter three of 2019
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Commerical Companies In Dubai Healthcare City Can Now Conduct Business In Mainland Dubai
Commercial companies registered in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) can operate in mainland Dubai as part of new regulations introduced in free zone in partnership with the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai.
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Dubai Takes Four-Step Approach To Build Full-Fledged Data Environment
As part of Dubai’s vision to make it one of the world’s first data powered economies, Dubai is taking a four-step approach to build an all-encompassing data environment, said Dr Younus Al Nasser, Assistant Director General, Smart Dubai Office, and CEO of Dubai Data Establishment.
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3rd Annual Travel Tech Middle East Kicks Off Next Week In Dubai
Verve Management is all geared up to welcome eminent speakers, attendees, sponsors and the media, as it draws closer to the much awaited 3rd Annual Travel Tech Middle East, scheduled on 8th - 9th October 2019 at The Oberoi Dubai, UAE.
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Dubai Appreciation Award For Community Service Board Announced
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Decree No. 17 of 2019 on the Board of Trustees of Dubai Appreciation Award for Community Service.
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Emirates Post Waives Administration Fee For PO Box Subscribers
Emirates Post is pleased to announce that it is waiving its administration fee for customers with active PO Box subscriptions for corporate entities and individuals effective 01 October 2019.
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Dubai Customs: 100 Percent Emiratisation In Inspection Cadre
Dubai Customs has confirmed that Emiratisation percentage in customs inspection staff reached 100 percent, with 1691 inspectors accounting for 46 percent of the organization’s total workforce.
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Dubai-US Bilateral Trade Rises 76% In 10 Years: Dubai Customs Director-General
Bilateral trade between the Emirate of Dubai and the United States of America has risen 76 percent in a decade, said the Director-General of Dubai Customs, Ahmed Mahboob Musabih.
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Dubai Duty Free Puts Its Weight Behind Jim Sheridan’s And Zahara Moufid’s Film Festival - Screen Tourism Brings 71,000 People To Ireland
Dubai Duty Free, the largest single airport retailer in the world, will be the presenting sponsor of the Dublin Arabic Film Festival (DAFF) for the sixth year running when the festival opens on Friday.
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Indian Accountant Becomes The 1st Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire In October
An Indian accountant has now become a millionaire, while four others will drive away a luxury vehicle when their winning ticket numbers were drawn today in Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise promotions held at Concourse A - Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport.
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RTA And Majid Al-Futtaim To Develop Land Plot Near Mall Of The Emirates
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Majid Al-Futtaim Group (MAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for developing a land plot nearby Mall of the Emirates as well as the Bus and Metro Station bearing the same name.
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Celebrations Of Dubai Metro 10th Anniversary By Reveling Metro Babies
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) brought down the curtain on the celebrations of Dubai Metro 10th anniversary on 30.09.2019 by hosting a party to entertain and reward ’Metro Babies.’
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DAE Signs New US $ 300 Million 7-Year Unsecured Term Loan
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. announced today that it had signed a US $ 300 million 7-year unsecured term loan with a group of six banks. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank served as Initial Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner and Underwriter.
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Emaar Celebrates The Listing Of USD 500 Million Sukuk By Ringing Nasdaq Dubai Market-Opening Bell
Mohamed Alabbar, Chairman of Emaar Properties, rang the Nasdaq Dubai market-opening bell today to celebrate the listing of a 500 million USD Sukuk.
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Dubai Land Department Enhances Its Participation’s Success At Cityscape Global 2019
Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) participation this year has further reinforced its accumulated successes in previous editions of Cityscape global, especially as it achieved all of its predetermined goals.
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Hazza Al Mansoori Reveals Details About His Routine Aboard ISS
In his third day aboard the International Space Station,ISS, Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansoori, began his day by communicating with the ground station at Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre,MBRSC.
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Dubai Islamic Bank Continues To Successfully Create Growth Opportunities For Emiratis
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the UAE’s largest Islamic Bank, announced today that it will continue to support the nation’s Emiratization agenda as part of its ongoing commitment to develop the leadership skills of Emiratis within the bank.
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Industry Disruption Takes Centre Stage At DMCC’s Sold Out Dubai Diamond Conference
DMCC, the world’s leading free zone for commodities trade and enterprise, today hosted its flagship Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC) welcoming nearly 400 government officials, financiers, retailers and investors.
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102nd Open Plates Auction Fetches AED25 Million
Proceeds of the 102nd open distinctive number plates public auction held by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) at InterContinental Dubai-Festival City Hotel on Saturday 28th September, 2019 amounted to AED 25,138,000 (Twenty Five Million, One Hundred & Thirty Eight Thousand Dirhams).
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Dubai Future Council For Transportation Examines Self-Driving Practices, Expectations
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) cum Chairman of Dubai Future Council for Transportation, has chaired the third meeting of the council.
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Klitschko And Hakkinen Headline Stellar Cast Of Speakers For Next Month’s DAIS
Organised by Dubai Sports Council, DAIS will bring together top decision-makers from the world of sport and leading minds from the world of Artificial Intelligence to showcase the benefits of a union between the two.
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DEWA CEO Reviews Progress Of Innovation Centre
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has visited the Innovation Centre project, which is part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.
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ValuStrat Issue Q3 2019 Dubai Real Estate Market Report
The third quarter 2019 Dubai real estate review issued by leading local consulting firm ValuStrat - reports that the third quarter ValuStrat Price Index (VPI) for residential properties displayed an overall 11.2% annual fall in capital values.
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DED issues 12,295 e-MOA and 4,894 e-MOA addendums since January 2019 till date
279 e-MOAs issued via approval to text message from 6969.
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DLD’s stand at Cityscape Global hosts US real estate delegation
The delegation included over 400 real estate brokers, investors, businessmen, and consultants from Florida.
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Obtaining ISO In Procurement Sustainability
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has obtained ISO 20400:2017 Certificate in recognition of its sustainable procurement practices, from the British Standards Institute (BSI). As such, it has become the first transport organisation worldwide to obtain this certification.
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Dubai Realty Market Shows Potential For Investment
Rapid changes in Dubai’s real estate industry is making it a preferred market for buyers. The emirate’s realty market is constantly maturing especially as it witnesses an increase in its population with each passing year.
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Dubai Taxi Obtains ISO Certification In Training Drivers ’Outside Formal Education’
RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has obtained ISO 29993 Certificate in training drivers Outside Formal Education from Bureau Veritas. Effectively, it has become one of the first government entities in Dubai to obtain such a high standard.
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The UAE Is Ranked First In The Arab Region In The Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2019
The United Arab Emirates is ranked first in the Arab region and 12th globally among highly competitive countries in the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking 2019, issued by the IMD World Competitiveness Center, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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DLD signs a number of MoUs in conjunction with Cityscape Global 2019
Dubai Land Department (DLD) continues to showcase its presence through its stand at Cityscape Global 2019, currently being hosted by Dubai.
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Colm Mcloughlin Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the eighth Middle East Hospitality Awards (MEHA) held on 18th September at The Ritz Carlton, DIFC.
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Issues Law On Joint Ownership Of Real Estate In Dubai
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. (6) of 2019 pertaining to the joint ownership of real estate in Dubai.
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Starting Partial Closure Of Al Kafaf Parking Lot For 45 Days
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a partial closure of the parking space at Al Kafaf, opposite Etisalat building, for 45 days starting from this Friday September 27, 2019. Construction of a bus station and multi-level parking spaces on the upper floors dictate the step.
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Dubai Property Transactions Increase 134%
The Dubai Land Department, DLD, today, announced a 134 percent increase in real estate transactions following the creation of the emirate’s new Higher Committee of Real Estate on 2nd September, 2019.
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DIFC Courts Forge Alliance With Dubai SME
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts has signed a cooperation agreement with Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise sector.
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International Space Station mission carrying first Emirati astronaut launched successfully
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced the successful launch of the space mission carrying the first Emirati astronaut, Hazzaa Al Mansoori, aboard the Russian spacecraft Soyuz MS-15, at 5:57 pm UAE time.
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Mashreq Becomes The First Bank In The UAE To Launch A Complete Digital Banking Proposition For SMEs
Catering to the growing banking demand of SMEs, Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, today announced the launch of NeoBiz.
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Honouring Best Contractors In 2018, Adding Two Categories
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, has honoured a host of contractors and vendors in recognition of their substantial support to RTA’s massive achievements in 2018.
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UAE To See Gradual Decreases In Temperatures Over Next Five Days
The National Center of Meteorology,NCM, forecasts weather over the coming five days to be fair and partly cloudy with gradual decreases in temperatures.
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New Design Academy Launched To Create Next Generation Of Jewellery Professionals
DMCC, the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, on Tuesday inaugurated the Dubai Design Academy, DDA.
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Dubai Municipality Joins Environmental Awareness Drive For 1,000 Students
Dubai Municipality, DM, recently participated in the activities of "Hello School" initiative launched by the Ministry of Education aimed at providing an attractive atmosphere for students and promoting the spirit of belongingness and loyalty to the school.
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Emirates NBD Boosts Trade Finance Offering With Launch Of SmartTRADE Portal
Emirates NBD, one of the leading banks in the region, has launched smartTRADE, a new portal catering to supply chain and trade finance customers, as part of the bank’s smartBUSINESS channel.
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UAE Set To Become World Leader In Future Learning
The lab is backed by the latest technology from HTC VIVE, leaders in room-scale Virtual Reality, VR, and developed by Jenson8, a global VR learning content specialist.
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Accela Partners With Dubai Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) To Launch First-Of-Its-Kind Security Licensing And Regulation Technology
Accela, the leading provider of cloud-based solutions for government, today announced that the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) has gone live with a new security regulation and licensing system powered by Accela technology.
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Collaborating With Mastercard To Enhance Public Transport Payment Solutions Experience
Supporting the Dubai government’s Smart City vision, Mastercard, a technology leader in the global payments industry, has entered a partnership with the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).
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Etisalat Celebrates International Day Of Sign Languages Across UAE
Etisalat today marked International Day of Sign Languages across its 36 business centres and retail stores across the UAE.
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17 UAE Companies Confirm Investment In India’s Infrastructure In Last 12 Months
Seventeen UAE companies have confirmed their investment in India’s infrastructure sector in the last 12 months, an Indian minister has said.
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MEED Award For Maintenance Of Bridges
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won innovation award for bridge maintenance management system presented by the leading British firm MEED; a specialist in the assessment of innovative projects.
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National Bonds Launches Takaful Insurance Marketplace In Partnership With Yallacompare
Purchasing Takaful protection solutions will soon be just a click away for savers in the UAE, as National Bonds has just entered into a new partnership with yallacompare and Petra Insurance Brokers to create an Online Marketplace.
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Invites Exceptional Executives To Join ’Impactful Leaders Programme’
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has called on exceptional executives with leadership skills to join the ’Impactful Leaders Programme,’ at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Leadership Development,MBRCLD.
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Ministry Of Health & Prevention Targets Elderly Citizens And School Students Under Its "Mobile Healthcare Services"
The Mobile Healthcare Initiative aims to provide primary and secondary healthcare services to elderly citizens and school students in remote areas.
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Etihad Credit Insurance To Support Rashid Center For People Of Determination
In line with the spirit of tolerance, Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal Export Credit Company announced that it will support Rashid Center for People of Determination by sponsoring the academic fees of one of its students.
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Dubai Supreme Council Of Energy Discusses Progress Of Demand Side Management Strategy 2030
The meeting discussed a number of topics, including progress in the Dubai Demand Side Management Strategy 2030 programmes.
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150 International Experts From 86 Countries Begin IECEx Meetings In Dubai On Monday
For the first time since its conception, IECEx will hold its annual meeting in the Gulf Region. The UAE, represented by the Emirates Authority for Standardization and Metrology (ESMA).
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Awarding Contract For Building Two Bus Passenger Stations At Oud Metha, Al Satwa
The Board of Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for constructing two bus stations at Oud Metha and Al Satwa in a session chaired by HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA.
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Dubai Duty Free Horseracing Season Reaches Thrilling Climax At Newbury
Dubai Duty Free’s season of horseracing events reached a thrilling climax at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday, 21 September, the second and final day of the Dubai Duty Free International Weekend.
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Fertility Middle East Conference begins in Dubai
The two-day conference has been organised by HealthPlus Fertility Centers, part of United Eastern Medical Services.
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Success For H.H. Sheikh Hamdan In Dubai Duty Free Feature
The opening day of the Dubai Duty Free International Weekend at Newbury Racecourse on Friday, 20 September featured the Listed Dubai Duty Free Cup which delivered a repeat success for His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s Tabarrak, winner of the race two years ago.
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T 50 Tops 100 Premium Plates Up For Grabs In The 102nd Open Auction On Sept 28, 2019
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority is offering 100 exclusive car registration plates encompassing two, three, four and five-digits in its forthcoming 102nd Open Auction.
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DIFC Soars To Number Eight Amongst Global Financial Powerhouse
Dubai has risen up the ranks of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) to number eight position, representing its highest ever ranking.
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Dubai Soars To Number Eight Amongst Global Financial Powerhouses
Dubai has risen up the ranks of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) to number eight position, representing its highest ever ranking.
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Briefing Saudi Delegation About Asset Management Practices
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has briefed a visiting delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia about RTA’s asset management models and practices.
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Regional Forum To Discuss Development Of F&B Sector In Dubai For The 1st Time
The unprecedented Food and Beverage, F&B, event hosted by the UAE F&B Manufacturers Group, which brings together the manufacturing industry, developers, leaders in the sector and industry experts will be held on 25th and 26th September, 2019.
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UAE Rugby Announce The Dubai Duty Free UAE Rugby Community Rugby Program
UAE Rugby has today announced the UAERF Dubai Duty Free Community Rugby Program, a new initiative and integral component of the UAE Rugby Academy and National Development Pathway School Rugby Program (PPP).
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Emirati Women Are The Foundation Of Tolerance And Moderation In UAE Society
Since its foundation, the UAE has adopted a path of tolerance, moderation, and acceptance. As a result of this, more than 200 nationalities are currently living in the UAE.
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Al Qutami Inaugurates Dermatology And Aesthetic Medicine Conference And Exhibition
The 4th Middle East International Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine Conference and Exhibition, MIEDAM, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance.
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Issues Decree On Board Of Trustees Of Dubai International Arbitration Centre
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has issued Decree No. (31) of 2019 on the Board of Trustees of Dubai International Arbitration Centre,DIAC, chaired by Ahmed Hassan Mohammed bin Al Sheikh.
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Newbury Racecourse Hosts Dubai Duty Free Finale
Dubai Duty Free’s horseracing season reaches its finale with the two-day Dubai Duty Free International Weekend at Newbury Racecourse in the UK beginning on Friday, 20 September.
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RTA’ Strategic Plan 2019-2023 Updated To Match Government’s Priorities
RTA’s Higher Committee for Strategic Planning and Corporate Development has endorsed the updated Strategic Plan 2019-2023 of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in a meeting chaired by HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors.
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Strategic Plan 2019-2023 Updated To Match Government’s Priorities
RTA’s Higher Committee for Strategic Planning and Corporate Development has endorsed the updated Strategic Plan 2019-2023 of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in a meeting chaired by HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors.
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Real Oud Factory Starts Production In Dubai
It’s these facts that have tempted a myriad of Oud industry veterans, artisans and experts led by Shadi Samra, well known in the GCC perfume industry as a committee member of the Fragrance Foundation.
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DIFC Strengthens Partnerships With European Financial Centres, Supporting Growth Of Dubai As A Leading Global Hub
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) and home to the largest.
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Hosting ’Skills Cube’ To Promote Employee Abilities
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently hosted a delegation from Skills Cube; a national programme for fostering advanced skills, lifelong learning, talent identification and capacity building.
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Saeed Al Tayer Commends Ahmad Bin Shafar For His Pivotal Role In Developing Empower And The District Cooling Sector Over 15 Years
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, honoured Ahmad Bin Shafar.
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Two Indian Nationals Win US$1 Million In Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Promotion Two Other Winners Will Be Driving Away In Luxury Vehicles
Two Indian nationals are the lucky winners of today’s Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Promotion in Series 310 and Series 311 which took place at Concourse D of Dubai International Airport.
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3.6% Contribution From Real Estate Sector To Dubai’s GDP: Dubai Land Department
As part of its keenness to establish transparency in the real estate market and forming permanent communication bridges with all concerned parties.
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Maison Christian Dior Boutique Opens In Dubai Duty Free
The house of Dior officially opened its first Maison Christian Dior boutique at Dubai Duty Free in Dubai International Airport on Thursday 12th of September.
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Issues Law On ’Erada Centre For Treatment And Rehab’
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, has issued Law No. 05 of 2019 on the Erada Centre for Treatment and Rehab.
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Dubai, Kazakhstan Explore Mutual Cooperation
Director-General of Dubai Customs Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, has received Rawan Zomabick, Consul-General of Kazakhstan in Dubai, where the two discussed means of boosting cooperation between Kazakhstan and the UAE, especially in bilateral trade and the customs business.
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Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre Collaborates With DIFC, DFM, And The Climate Bonds Initiative To Grow Green Sukuk Market
Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFCA), the Dubai Financial Market (DFM).
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Dubai Duty Free Visits Dubai Autism Center
Dubai Duty Free’s Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, Colm McLoughlin and a team of the airport retailer’s senior management, visited the new building of Dubai Autism Center (DAC) in Al Garhoud, meeting students and program heads as they toured the state-of-the-art facility on 11th September.
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DIFC Registers Over 100 FinTech Firms Marking Landmark Growth
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, and home to the largest, most developed financial technology ecosystem in the region.
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Dubai Witnesses The Launch Of UAE WEPs Committee For Bolstering Gender Parity In Companies, Marketplaces And Communities
In a meeting held yesterday (Sunday) at Dubai Business Women Council - part of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the UAE Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Committee has been officially launched, and the name of its committee and board member disclosed.
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RTA Inspects Manufacturing Of Train Equipment For Route 2020 In Poland
A technical delegation from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently visited one of Alstom’s trains manufacturing establishments in Poland to examine the manufacturing of equipment used in Route 2020 project trains.
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Axalta To Acquire UAE-Based Powder Coatings Manufacturer Capital Paints
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Capital Paints LLC, a UAE-based thermosetting powder coatings manufacturer specializing in architectural powder coatings.
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UAE To Participate In World Maritime Day 2019 In London
The Federal Transport Authority-Land and Maritime has revealed its preparations to take part in the activities of World Maritime Day 2019, which will be held on September 26th in London.
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UAE Construction Think Tank Outlines 15 Recommendations For The Sustainable Growth Of Construction Sector
Addressing the barriers to growth facing the UAE’s construction industry, the UAE Construction Think Tank.
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Customers Council Reviews Dubai Business Community Needs
The Customers Council of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has held a discussion panel with representatives of a broad spectrum of the business community in Dubai.
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Dubai Customs Eyes More Cooperation With South Africa To Boost Mutual Trade
Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs, and a South African delegation headed by the Consul-General, Mogobo David Magabe, have discussed means to further develop cooperation relations between the two sides.
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Amarnani Wins The 22nd Dubai Duty Free Senior’s Cup
Dubai Duty Free returned to Emirates Golf Club for the 22nd Dubai Duty Free Senior’s Cup, with over 50 participants enjoying the challenge of the Faldo Course, on Friday 13th September, in what proved to be a hot and humid day on the golf course, testing all players.
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Dubai To Host The 2nd Marine Insurance Conference On 24th Of September
The 2ndedition of Dubai Marine Insurance Conference focusing on offshore energy is held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
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