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GE, Microsoft team up to spur digital transformation

DUBAI / Emirates Business GE and Microsoft Corp announced an expanded partnership, bringing together operat- ional technology and information technology to eliminate hurdles industrial companies face in advancing digital transformation projects. GE Digital plans to standardise its Predix solutions on Microsoft Azure and will deeply integrate the Predix portfolio with Azure’s native cloud capabilities, including Azure IoT and Azure Data …

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‘VAT regulations maintain realty investment competitiveness’

Abu Dhabi / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA), has called on persons dealing with commercial real estate to apply the basic Value Added Tax, VAT, rate of five percent on all sales and rent of such properties, urging buyers to pay the due VAT before proceeding with the transfer of ownership. The Authority had organised an awareness tour for …

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Tech shares lead stocks lower; dollar strengthens

Bloomberg US equities mostly edged lower as shares of slumping energy and technology companies offset gains in financials after Morgan Stanley earnings beat forecasts. European shares advanced after a mixed session in Asia. The Nasdaq Composite Index dropped from a record high as Google parent Alphabet Inc. faced a $5 billion fine and Twitter was downgraded. The dollar strengthened as …

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