2019 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

December 16, 2019 558
National Centre of Meteorology has said scattered showers will hit the country through to Thursday Residents in the UAE are being warned to brace themselves for further rain this week. Light rain fell on parts of Abu Dhabi and Umm Al Quwain in the early hours of Monday morning and...

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New Knight Frank analysis says Dubai property price declines are set to slow down in 2020 Prime property prices in Dubai are forecast to stabilise during 2020 as the market receives a boost in demand from the Expo 2020 mega event, according to new research. Knight Frank said...

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11 of the 15 top emerging jobs are within the digital and technology fields, which explains the growing value that businesses are placing on data to provide actionable insights UAE - Data scientist, full stack engineer, digital marketing specialist, cyber security specialist, and...

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E-commerce growth in UAE estimated at upwards of 20% per year The UAE remains a resilient retail environment with an overall growth rate of 3-4 per cent notwithstanding the emergence of an era of disruption in the sector caused by e-commerce, according to a study by a leading global...

December 15, 2019 613
Jubail Island, which is located between Yas Island and Saadiyat Island, spans 400 hectares and will feature six investment zone villages Jubail Island Investment Company (JIIC) has awarded an AED80 million infrastructure works contract for Jubail Island to Gulf Contractors Company...

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'Better Together recognises successes of individuals, organisations in achieving exemplary health and safety performance UAE - The cream of the construction and service provider industry convened in Dubai at the 2019 Better Together Awards to celebrate Expo 2020 Dubai's continuing...

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Sheikh Mohammed tweeted out a clip showcasing the UAE's achievements The UAE made the number one spot in several reports this year. Taking to Twitter, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, shared a...

December 14, 2019 533
Emaar said the the award-winning 33-storey tower brings a new dimension to city-living, seamlessly blending the best waterfront experience with mainland convenience UAE - Leading Dubai developer Emaar has announced the sales launch of Vida Residences Creek Beach, a premium 33-storey...

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The 21 x 30 metre carbon-fibre structures have been placed at the three main entrances to the Expo 2020 Dubai site Logistics giant UPS has announced the completion of a series of multi-modal deliveries for Expo 2020 Dubai’s entry portals in the run-up to next year’s official opening....

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The clinics will be designed, built and operated by Aspen Medical, a global leader in the provision of healthcare solutions. ABU DHABI - Construction commenced on the first of six world-class primary healthcare centres across nine areas in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, which will be managed...

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