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Strong foundation for a thriving ‘Medical Tourism’ industry in UAE
(MENAFN Press) Dubai, UAE: The UAE is currently witnessing progress in the global medical tourism industry today. Being a melting pot of cultures and located only a few hours away from one third of the world’s population, the country is increasingly becoming a preferred choice for regional and international medical tourism business. Medical tourism ...
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UAE construction giant faces rare labor strike – WSAV
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – United Arab Emirates-based construction company Arabtec says it’s working to resolve a rare strike by laborers seeking higher wages. Labor protests are uncommon across the Gulf Arab states, which depend on workers mostly from South Asia for vital construction jobs. Entire teams of workers are often housed in crowded labor camps with basic ...
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Ethiopia Dubai Chamber International Office Launched in Addis Ababa
The opening of the Dubai Chamber International Office in Ethiopia would reinforce existing trade relations between Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates, says Ministry of Trade. An organization of Emirati financiers, Dubai Chamber on Thursday officially launched its first office on the African soil. On the occasion, state Minister of Trade, Yakob Yala said the opening of the Dubai Chamber ...
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UPDATE 1-Dubais Arabtec says projects unaffected by strike
Tue May 21, 2013 2:27am EDT * Arabtec says project timetables unaffected by strike * Liaising with UAE authorities, seeking quick resolution * Some striking labourers resumed work on Tuesday * Rare example of labour unrest in UAE (Recasts, adds worker comments, share price) DUBAI, May 21 (Reuters) - Arabtec, Dubai's largest construction firm, said on Tuesday the delivery of projects was ...
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Dubais Drake and Scull wins $461 mln Saudi tower contract
Tue May 21, 2013 2:07am EDT * DSI wins $461 mln contract in Saudi Arabia - statement * Lamar Towers in Jeddah to be completed in Q4 2015 (Recasts, adds details on project) DUBAI May 21 (Reuters) - Dubai's Drake and Scull said on Tuesday it had won a contract worth 1.73 billion riyals ($461.3 million) to build a twin-tower residential and commercial development in the western Saudi Arabian ...
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Dubais Burj Al Arab offers 24K gold iPad
It’s an iPad, but in Burj Al Arab, one of the world’s luxurious hotel, it’s a 24K gold iPad, working as a "virtual concierge" for all its in-house guests. Designed exclusively for Burj Al Arab and engraved with the hotel's logo, the virtual concierge will be given to every guest when checking in. The iPad's can be used to get information about the ...
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Abu Dhabis TAQA denies London bourse move
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has said it is looking at ways to improve the liquidity of its shares but had not taken any steps to remove a barrier to foreigners holding its ...
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Dubai named worlds second biggest retail destination
The real estate services firm's report found that London retained its crown as the planet's leading retail city, with Paris, Moscow and New York filling out the top ...
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Air Arabia signs $350m financing deal with QNB Group and Commercial Bank International
Air Arabia, the first and largest low cost carrier (LCC) in the MENA region, signed a $350m finance deal from a syndicate of two GCC banks to support the acquisition of 10 new Airbus A320 ...
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Stay in your lane Dubai police urge motorists
Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. Police urge motorists to stick to their lanes as swerving was found to have resulted in 20 fatalities in the first quarter of this ...
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UAE sedition trial Accused question evidence against them
ABU DHABI // The trial of 94 Emiratis accused of sedition resumed yesterday with the accused and their lawyers continuing their defence testimony. Several defendants questioned the evidence against them, and argued that they were not part of a secret organisation. In response, prosecutors argued that their statements were emblematic of their efforts to undermine the state. MR, the first to ...
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Dubai makes $350 million off the environment
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's conservation initiative saved Dh16 million in electricity and water, it was announced at the eighth Conservation Award for the educational sector.Along with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) jointly honoured the efforts of individuals ...
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Dubai aims to become top destination for health tourism in the Middle East
Medical tourism has been brought to the fore with renewed optimism and a host of projects as announced by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Sunday. The projects are part of the authority's strategy for 2013-2025, which build on His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai's long-term sustainable development ...
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Sohails settles Mental issue with Salman Khan… and may now settle down in Dubai
While the entire media is going ‘mental’ reporting that Sohail and his star brother Salman Khan is not happy with the title of his upcoming movie 'Mental', Sohail has chosen to keep ...
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Education key pillar for development Mohammed bin Zayed
General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces has said the UAE, under the wise leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, attaches great importance to education as a key pillar for ...
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How you can help Abu Dhabi Police break sorcerers’ blackmail spell
Abu Dhabi Police have stressed that they would not relent against sorcerers as they closely follow up their activities to protect the ...
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Dh175m bus depot at Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi has announced that it will soon commence building the new Dh175 million bus depot project in Abu Dhabi, after the project was approved by the Executive Council as part of various infrastructure projects valued at Dh1.5 ...
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Drifting deaths on Dubai roads increase Police mulls tougher fines
According to General Mohammad Saif Al Zafeen, Head, Dubai Traffic Police, 20 people lost their lives to drifting in the first four months of this year, while only 21 people had lost their lives in the whole of ...
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Dubais NewBridge sells 48 stake to Irish firm
Dubai-based specialty therapeutics company NewBridge Pharmaceuticals has agreed to sell a 48% stake to Irish drug firm Elan for $40m, Reuters has reported. NewBridge specialises in in-licensing, acquiring, registering and commercialising FDA, EMA/European and Japanese PMDA approved therapeutics to address the unmet medical needs of diseases with high regional prevalence in the Middle East, ...
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RBBi to launch Addictive Mobilitys mobile ad platform in region
Canada-based Addictive Mobility has announced a strategic partnership with Red Blue Blur Ideas (RBBi), a digital and performance-based agency in Dubai to introduce its social mobile advertising platform to regional advertisers. "We have strategically chosen Dubai to be our first market outside of North America, as part of our global expansion plan," said the president and CTO of ...
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Top Stories on Dubai Chronicle on May 21st
London is the world’s most important destination for international retailers, followed closely by Dubai, according to the annual CBRE ...
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Aust should help Dubai fraud man Abbott
Australian businessman Matthew Joyce, jailed in Dubai for fraud, should be offered all possible support from his home country, the federal opposition ...
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Dubai locks up Australian for land fraud
(57 mins ago) Foreign Minister Bob Carr has criticized as ';indefensible’’ the length of time the legal process took in the United Arab Emirates after an Australian man was jailed for 10 years for property fraud. Businessman Matthew Joyce was sentenced yesterday, four years after being arrested, and reportedly fined US$24.5 million after being convicted over a collapsed land ...
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Phl Volcanoes Erupt or bow out vs UAE side
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Volcanoes need to erupt now more than ever as the Pinoy rugby aces fight to keep their slot in the Top 5 division of the HSBC Asian 5 Nations tourney against United Arab Emirates tonight at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Foiled by powerhouse rivals in their first ...
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Marta Pisarek makes the cut
Marta Pisarek became the fifth lady jockey to book her ticket to Abu Dhabi for a dream lineup in the final of HH Shaikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship (IFAHR) in November, after the Irish woman guided Altesse Kossack home in the UK qualifier of the series at the Newbury Racecourse here on Saturday. The UK qualifier ...
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Abu Dhabi's changing role in UAE
The international financial crisis has caused much misery and despair world-wide, but in every recession there are opportunities, and because of Dubai, Abu Dhabi may have been presented with one.
When people around the world think of the United Arab Emirates, its capital, Abu Dhabi, is not the first emirate that comes to mind. Rather, Dubai is the most famous of the seven entities that united in the 1970’s. Read more
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