August 2019 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

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Hussain Sajwani, chairman of Damac Properties, said the developer is 'looking forward to an upturn in the real estate sector' Dubai developer Damac Properties said its Q2 profit fell 87% amid declining revenue. Damac, in its statement to Dubai Financial Market, said its Q2 net...

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Passport-holding Emiratis will be exempt from pre-entry visas to visit South Africa from Thursday Passport-holding Emiratis will soon be exempt from pre-entry visas to visit South Africa, it was announced on Wednesday. According to the South African Department of Home Affairs, the...

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This strategic agreement will set the path for 5G and the global mobile and carrier community. UAE - Etisalat Carrier & Wholesale (C&WS) and Sparkle today announced the establishment of a 5G data roaming interconnection between Etisalat and TIM, paving the way for 5G roaming...

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Gulf Properties mandated to execute transactions exclusively UAE - The IBC Group announced today that it intends to acquire 10,000 premier properties in Dubai, to furnish and manage as holiday homes, and has contracted Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices...

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The World Road Congress will be held under the theme of 'Connecting Cultures, Enabling Economies' Abu Dhabi will showcase its world-class infrastructure and technology achievements in the transport sector to global experts as part of a series of technical visits during the World Road...

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By Caprice Home's Middle East launch follows Caprice's unveiling of her retail strategy last year International supermodel and businesswoman Caprice Bourret has debuted her homewares range in Dubai. Launched this month, By Caprice Home is now available in Dwell Stores, with Dubai...

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Tourism department aims to start developing entertainment and business facilities that would attract big-ticket events to the emirate UAE - The Abu Dhabi government has set a goal: To turn the emirate into the world's best destination for leisure, business, sports and events, and offer...

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UAE has unveiled the Emirates Youth Professional School, a Federal Youth Authority initiative to launch in November The UAE has unveiled the Emirates Youth Professional School, a Federal Youth Authority initiative which aims to bridge gaps between academic learning and the country's...

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Jet has invited prospective bidders to express interest and last week extended the deadline to August 10 DUBAI - Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways said on Monday it will not express interest in reinvesting in India's bankrupt Jet Airways because of unresolved issues concerning the Indian...

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Dubai International welcomes 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019, down more than 5%. following a 45-day runway closure Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019, down more than 5 percent following a 45-day closure of one of its...

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