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ADPC customers save time with new e-Pass
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC), the master developer of ports and industrial zones has introduced a new electronic system for processing daily and visitor passes for land and seaborne traffic into and through Abu Dhabi ports - the ...
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Mashreq modernizes UAE banking industry with E Cube Retail Concept
Continuing to lead the innovation space in the financial industry and delivering revolutionary banking solutions, Mashreq has officially set the standard ...
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Eros Group opens its 33rd retail store in Wafi Mall
Eros Group, the sole distributor of world-renowned brands Samsung, Hitachi, Candy, TCL, BenQ and one of the leading players in consumer electronics, telecom, and allied multi-products in the Middle East has recently opened its 33rd retail store in Wafi Mall, Dubai's best shopping mall for luxury shopping at affordable ...
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UAE address system Every one of Dubais 130000+ buildings now mapped
DUBAI // Smart address codes have been allocated to every one of the more than 130,000 buildings in Dubai. The allocation of the codes marks the completion of phase one of Dubai Municipality's Geo Address System (Gas), a new move to assign addresses in the emirate. The codes, which are mapped to the National Coordinates Grid system, can be communicated far more quickly and accurately than ...
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DP World to develop container terminal in Mumbai
Dubai-based DP World has signed an agreement with India's Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) to develop an Rs6bn container terminal in Navi Mumbai, PTI has reported. "JNPT has signed a concession agreement with Nhava Sheva Gateway Terminal, a subsidiary of DP World of Dubai, for development of standalone container handling facility at JN Port, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra," JNPT ...
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Sharjah to build two new bridges at Khalid Lagoon
Sharjah Directorate of Public Works (DPW) has announced two new bridges are to be built at the Khalid Lagoon entrance, apart from Sharjah and Al Khaledeya bridges, Gulf Today has reported. The new two bridges will comprise five lanes in each direction, said director general of the DPW, Yousef Al Suwaiji. "The intersection located near the government buildings at Al Leyyah area will also ...
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Atlantis seeking $850m loan
Dubai's Atlantis the Palm is seeking an $850m loan to refinance debt due in 2017, Bloomberg has reported, citing two people with knowledge of the matter. The new facility would replace a $700m 12-year term loan raised in 2005 to fund construction of Atlantis, said the people. The resort, owned by Istithmar World, a unit of Dubai World, has hired Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Barclays, ...
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Dubai security firm provides job opportunities for Thalassemics
Dubai Health Authority's Thalassemia Centre has signed an agreement with World Security to provide employment opportunities for people who suffer from the inherited blood disorder at the Dubai-based security solutions provider, The National has reported. Under the agreement, World Security is to ensure a comfortable work environment and an additional two days off every month so employees ...
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UAE market regulator sees many advantages in bourse merger
Abdulla al-Turifi, CEO of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has said a potential merger between the two main stock exchanges of Dubai and Abu Dhabi would have "many advantages" for the country's financial sector, Reuters has reported. "In case the two markets are merged into one it will have many advantages, although the SCA has not seen any negative aspects in ...
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Top Stories on Dubai Chronicle on June 20th
Dubai Hotels Reduce Rates during the Summer Season Due to the extremely hot weather with temperatures in Dubai reaching 50 degrees Celsius, tourist season is expected to see a downfall during the summer ...
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FSRU Toscana Sails Away from Drydocks Worlds Dubai Yard
Drydocks World, an international maritime service provider, announced that Floating Storage Re-gasification Unit (FSRU) Toscana has sailed away from Drydocks World's Dubai yard. The unit, formerly the 138,830-cubic meter (cbm) LNG carrier Golar Frost, has been under conversion since June 2009 for contractor Saipem and owner OLT. The LNG Carrier, built by Hyundai Heavy Industries was ...
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Champions Trophy Frenzy catches on as Dubai fans eagerly await India-Sri Lanka clash
As India plan to take on Sri Lanka in the second semi-finals of the Champions trophy in Cardiff, UK, this afternoon, cricket fans from both countries are gearing up for the ...
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Kerry calls Karzai twice to smooth waters over Taliban talks
Hamid Karzai twice to try to mend fences over the U.S. outreach to the Taliban. The phone diplomacy occurred after Karzai said the Afghan government had suspended security talks with the United States in Kabul "in view of the contradiction between acts and the statements made by the United States of America in regard to the peace process." "The secretary spoke with President ...
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Dubai Chamber sets up Palestine Business Council
cooperation between the northern emirates and Palestine. The newly-formed body brings the number of councils operating under the aegis of the Dubai Chamber to 43, and comprises 28 companies, co-owned and operated in Dubai by Palestinian businessmen in sectors ranging from general trading, industry, engineering, construction and finance. Samir Ebrahim Abdul Hadi, the first chair for the new ...
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Emirates Qantas named top world airlines
While Emirates was honoured as the world’s best airline, new alliance partner Qantas has made a return to the top ten in the annual World Airline Awards 2013. Qantas jumped five spots from ...
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Searing punishment costs woman son’s custody
Dubai: A mother who inflicted ‘second-degree’ burns on her son with a hot spoon to ';discipline'; him recently lost custody of ...
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Jet-Etihad Many clauses changed in pact Mideast carrier retains edge
Jet Airways has amended its shareholders agreement with Etihad, the Abu Dhabi-based carrier, with the aim of assuaging concerns expressed by various authorities such ...
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Archer opens offices repair centre in Dubai Doha
Global oilfield service company Archer has announced the opening of a support office in Dubai, a downhole tool repair centre in Jebel Ali, and a country office in Doha, Qatar. The Dubai office will act as a central hub for carrying out work with existing and potential customers across the eastern hemisphere, more specifically in Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, Archer ...
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North Carolina’s state education boss wants to exempt teachers from income tax
North Carolina legislators probably won't act on a proposal by the elected supervisor of the state's public school system to exempt teachers from the burden of personal income taxes. June Atkinson, North Carolina's superintendent of public instruction, recommended the unusual tax policy on ...
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Kenya to host UAE firms in business fair
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 19 - A team of executives from 30 high level investment companies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is due to arrive in the country for a business seminar aimed at showcasing trade opportunities in Kenya. Making the Announcement in Nairobi on Wednesday Kenya Investment Authority Managing Director Moses Ikiara said that the seminar, scheduled ...
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Shout louder Companies in UAE should boost PR efforts says exec – Al
Companies based in the UAE are too quiet in their public relations (PR) efforts and should 'shout a lot louder' about their work, according to the regional head of a press-release distribution firm. During the property boom the country was no stranger to the attentions ...
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Dog thieves caught on camera in Arabian Ranches
Saheel resident Anthony Miles said the two dog-nappers were caught on a neighbour’s CCTV camera while they were walking away with his two dogs – Bertie, a Bolognese and Louie, a Maltese - around 6.30pm on June 13. The pets were mysteriously returned the following ...
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Three men accused of stabbing victim to death
';The defendants stabbed the victim with two knives and killed him. Then they stole his wallet, money, mobile phones and vehicle and absconded. They will be prosecuted before the Dubai Court of First Instance,'; said Senior Chief Prosecutor Yousuf Foulaz, Head of Deira ...
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The new Aston Martin is available for USD240000
(MENAFN) Aston Martin, the British carmaker introduced a delightful news for lovers of Aston Martin's cars in the Gulf countries. The new V12 Vantage S mode is now available for order in a competitive price. This extremely fast car is available for only USD240,000, Reported Arabian Business.The car contains an engine that is powered by 573 PS at 6750 rpm. It also has a new seven- speed ...
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UAEs Masdar ADFD launch 1st wind farm in Seychelles
(MENAFN) Masdar's CEO and UAE minister of state, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, stated that the Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy firm, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) launched a six-megawatt, eight-turbine wind farm in the Republic of Seychelles, reported Arabian Business.Dr. Al Jaber also said that Seychelles finds wind power generation as a good solution to its ...
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Olympics may be Dubai's next goal
Dubai is famous for being ambitious, sometimes to its detriment, but mostly to its advantage. It was ambition that made it the city the way it is now. For some, the recent announcement of a possible Olympic bid may seem overly optimistic, but what are Dubai’s chances realistically?
Dubai does nothing half-heartedly. Fifteen years ago, Dubai was just another city in the Gulf, there was nothing particularly special about it, apart from the fact that, for western workers, it was an attractive location because of the lack of income tax, but this it had in common with many other GCC cities. Read more
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