June 2018 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

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Emirates SkyCargo and Alibaba's Cainiao will manage e-commerce shipments in the Middle East and other neighbouring regions through Dubai hub Alibaba’s logistics arm, Cainiao, has picked Emirates Skycargo to help transport its international shipments and grow the Chinese online retail...

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The chef has since apologised for his tweet, which was directed at actress Priyanka Chopra Dubai’s JW Marriott Marquis Hotel has severed ties with chef Atul Kochhar after a series an offensive tweet to actress Priyanka Chopra caused a fierce backlash on social media. The chef, who has a...

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A private buyer has acquired the office building in a deal worth a reported AED118m Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) UK, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, has arranged and structured the acquisition of Lateral House, Leeds, UK, for AED 118.2 million (£24 million) on behalf...

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Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority launches air-conditioned sports lounge on the shores between Al Hamra Village and Al Marjan Island Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has opened an air-conditioned sports lounge on the shores between Al Hamra Village and Al Marjan...

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UAE master developer Nakheel said construction of its third expansion at Dragon City – a Dh169-million ($46 million) showroom and car-park complex – has reached the 80 per cent mark, with completion due in the fourth quarter of 2018. Managed by Nakheel Malls, the retail arm of the Dubai...

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Dubai has slashed municipality fees on sales at restaurants and hotels from 10 per cent to 7 per cent in a move aimed at reducing the cost of doing business in Dubai and promoting the emirate as a favourite business destination worldwide, a media report said. This is in addition to enhancing...

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Over 66% of respondents believe salaries are either increasing or staying the same. Professionals across the UAE expect to receive a raise in their salaries in 2018, a new survey by Bayt.com has revealed. Over 66 per cent of respondents in the UAE believe that salaries are either...

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Mobile phone subscriptions increased by 574,480 to 20.4mln during the first four months of this year Abu Dhabi: The number of telecommunication services subscriptions, including mobile phone and internet, grew by 531,000 to over 24.026 million at the end of April 2018, compared to around...

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Noon powered by eBay will be available in the second half of 2018 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia Digital marketplace noon has signed a new partnership with eBay to give customers in the region the opportunity to buy products from the US and other parts of the globe, it was announced on...

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First day of Eid break will begin on Thursday, June 14 Eid al-Fitr holidays for the federal entities in the UAE will begin on Thursday, June 14th and will last until the third Shawwal, which will either coincide with Sunday, June 17 or Monday, June 18. The official start of Eid Al Fitr...

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