Dubai / Emirates Business Smart Dubai Office (SDO) held an introductory meeting at the headquarters of Dubai Customs, during which HE Dr Aisha bint Butti bin Bishr, Director General of SDO, showcased the Smart Dubai Happiness Agenda, which follows systematic and science-based methods to enable Dubai City to create the opportunities that would lead to happiness across the city ...
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RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Governments of the GCC nations are being lauded by experts globally for their unwavering drive towards innovation in the segment of financial technology, commonly known as ‘FinTech’. Gauging its long-term rewards and sustainability in the financial sector, UAE is working towards enhancing the FinTech infrastructure by connecting stakeholders to support innovations upto the optimum ...
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SHARJAH / Emirates Business Sharjah is known for its natural beauty and attractive manmade lagoons and parks, making it a favourite destination for families any time of the year, especially during the summer when schools in the region close for summer vacation. As the region celebrates Ramadan, summer this year has become all the more special for visitors to ...
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RITIKA SHARMA / Emirates Business Industry leaders and stakeholders active in the exhibitions industry in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region are playing a major role in stabilising the regional economy by creating thousands of jobs every year, experts emphasise. Figures state that the region hosts around 30,000 exhibitions per year and they typically generate upto 680,000 full-time ...
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Dubai / Emirates Business DIFC Wills & Probate Registry (WPR) has announced a major new partnership with Emirates NBD, one of the leading banks in the region, according to which individuals who want to secure their assets in Dubai can now do so for a manageable monthly cost. The landmark new relationship will see Emirates NBD, one of the ...
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Dubai / Emirates Business Nissan recently unveiled the GT-R Drone – one of the fastest accelerating FPV (First Person View) racing drones in the world. Built to be able to keep up with the new 2017 Nissan GT-R while filming on the track, the drone features the very latest in performance-enhancing technology, just like its automotive equivalent. Custom designed ...
Read More »Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi Airports has begun its ‘Beat the Heat’ campaign advising staff and contractors on how to cope with extreme weather conditions over the summer. The company is holding lectures in Arabic, English, Urdu and Hindi, and displaying multi lingual posters and dehydration awareness charts, to equip workers with all the information they need ...
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Sharjah / Emirates Business Mleiha Archaeological and Eco-tourism Project, one of Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq)’s most prominent developments, is continuing its special offers for tourists and residents up until the end of Ramadan. The heritage and cultural destination’s holy month excursion packages are providing visitors with the opportunity to enjoy unique desert experiences; including evening tours, ‘dune ...
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Jeddah / Tribune News Service The Kingdom is set to become a world class, technologically advanced country under the new economic strategy led by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to businesspeople. Ihsan Bu-Hulaiga, chairman and founder of Joatha Consulting Center for Business Development, said there was no doubt the government was committed to the goals outlined in ...
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Cairo / Reuters Egypt’s central bank said it could secure some $10 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by agreeing a structural reform programme but has yet to make any formal request to do so. Talks over a possible loan half that size have faltered in the past and analysts say an IMF deal might require reforms that ...
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