2019 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

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Dubai Tourism's deregulatory move is designed as a boost to the emirate's tourism sector by lowering the cost of doing business and encouraging further investment Dubai Tourism has begun efforts to release approximately AED 250 million ($68.06 million) in bank guarantees furnished by...

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Eco-Bus will serve a six-stop route between Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station and Masdar City The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, better known as Masdar, has officially launched the first fully electric passenger bus in the region. In partnership with the Department of...

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Cherry picking from some of the best experiences worldwide, Air Maniax in Al Quoz comprises five main activity zones Air Maniax, a new indoor adventure park destination, has opened in Dubai, offering 23,000 sq ft of activities for all ages. Cherry picking from some of the best...

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Telco du set to deliver smart services at Silicon Park, Dubai's first integrated smart city project taking shape at Dubai Silicon Oasis Smart living is set to soon become a reality as telecoms operator du finalises plans to deliver services at Silicon Park, Dubai’s first integrated...

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Chirag Contracting to develop four plots with a total area of more than 1 million square feet including Azizi Riviera UAE-based Azizi Developments has awarded a contract valued at over AED216 million ($58.8 million) to Chirag Contracting to develop four plots with a total area of more...

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Silver and special AED1 dirham coins will be available from Wednesday as the UAE hosts the Asian Cup football tournament The UAE Central Bank on Tuesday announced that it will be issuing a commemorative silver coin and a commemorative one dirham coin to celebrate hosting the Asian Cup....

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Start the New Year by exploring new cultures, relaxing on the beach, or enjoying a city break in popular destinations across Emirates’ extensive network. Fulfil your 2019 dreams of a city break in New York or visit family in Cairo by booking tickets starting today until 22 January 2019 for...

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Perched 210 metres above ground, the Palm Tower infinity pool will be one of the highest in the world Master developer Nakheel has started work on the rooftop infinity swimming pool at The Palm Tower, its 52-storey, luxury hotel and residential complex at the heart of Palm Jumeirah in...

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The loan, provided by a group of mostly international banks, will back the development of Noor Energy 1, a $4.3billion project DUBAI- Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power leads a consortium which over the next few weeks is expected to conclude financing of more than $2 billion for a 950 megawatt...

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Dubai-based Abraaj, worth $13.6billion, was the largest buyout fund in the Middle East and North Africa until it collapsed Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), which lent around $170 million to Abraaj, will take stakes in the troubled private equity firm's funds which were offered as...

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