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14.8M OVERNIGHT VISITORS IN 2016
Dubai is 'fourth most popular city in the world'
Dubai has retained its ranking as the fourth most popular travel destination in the world -and the top-ranked destination in the Middle East – according to the ninth annual Mastercard Global Destinations Cities Index.
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INDIA TOP DESTINATION COUNTRY
Dubai airport passenger traffic tops 8m in August
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has registered yet another month of record passenger traffic with 8.2 million passengers welcomed in August, up 6.6 per cent compared to 7.72 million passengers for the same period in 2016.
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PLANT TO POWER 120,000 HOMES
Saudi group wins funding for big Jordan solar project
Saudi-based Abdul Latif Jameel Energy, one of the leading solar PV developers, said its subsidiary Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has secured funding for a major solar project that can power more than 120,000 homes in Jordan.
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ANALYSIS
ME firms cautiously optimistic for year ahead growth
Almost half (49 per cent) of Middle Eastern institutions are somewhat or highly confident of hitting growth targets in the next 12 months, but more than a quarter (28 per cent) are pessimistic about prospects, a report said.
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ANALYSIS
90pc of energy companies seeking smart tech JV
Ninety per cent of energy companies from the EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions are actively seeking a smart energy technology joint venture or acquisition, said a report by global 100 law firm Pinsent Mason.
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NEWS IN PICTURES
Sporty drive
The sporty Lexus LX570, featuring a host of exclusive aesthetic upgrades on the standard LX 570 model, has made its way to Bahrain.
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Top FM firms in Dubai Expo2020 partnership talks
Over 115 leading players in the facilities management (FM) sector took part in a crucial meeting with the Expo 2020 Dubai organisers to grab a share of the lucrative Dh11.5 billion ($3.13 billion) contracts being awarded this year alone.
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Smart home households set to reach 463m by 2021
Worldwide smart home households are predicted to grow more than fivefold from 90 million in 2016 to 463 million by 2021, said the organisers of Gitex Shopper 2017, the Middle East’s largest annual consumer electronics exhibition.
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MAP-Tech's USV remote control demo steals show at Seatrade
A live demonstration involving remote control of a USV located in Dubai from an autonomous control station situated in Adnec, Abu Dhabi is attracting many visitors at the Seatrade ffshore Marine and Work Boat Middle East 2017 show.
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Mena reinsurers ‘planning to stabilise earnings’
While domestic markets remain important to Mena reinsurers they are also looking further afield for diversification in order to stabilise earnings against the uncertainties and volatility of their local markets, a report said.
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ME firms cautiously optimistic for year ahead growth
Almost half (49 per cent) of Middle Eastern institutions are somewhat or highly confident of hitting growth targets in the next 12 months, but more than a quarter (28 per cent) are pessimistic about prospects, a report said.
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Metsec delivers largest purlins project for Nakilat
Metsec, a UK-based cold roll-forming company providing products for construction and manufacturing industries, said it has delivered the largest purlins project for a major project being developed by Qatari marine company Nakilat.
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Dubai airport passenger traffic tops 8m in August
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has registered yet another month of record passenger traffic with 8.2 million passengers welcomed in August, up 6.6 per cent compared to 7.72 million passengers for the same period in 2016.
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150 blockchain developers to graduate from ConsenSys
ConsenSys Academy, a unit of Blockchain City Advisor of Dubai, has announced its first developer program class of more than 150 blockchain developers, including 25 participants from the United Arab Emirates.
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Lexus LX570 Sport is now in Bahrain
Ebrahim K. Kanoo, the sole distributor of Lexus vehicles in Bahrain, has announced the arrival of the Lexus LX570 Sport edition.
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Chevrolet's 9-speed auto debuts at 2018 Equinox Premier
Chevrolet’s first nine-speed automatic transmission in the Middle East makes its debut in the 2018 Equinox Premier, advancing a legacy of multispeed transmissions designed to optimise efficiency, performance and refinement.
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NMC Health plans major expansion in Saudi Arabia
NMC Health, a leading integrated healthcare provider operating across the UAE, has announced that it has received all regulatory approvals for its long-term care facility, Chronic Care Specialty Medical Center (CCSMC), in Jeddah.
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Dubai Chamber presents CSR label to 14 firms
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry honoured 14 companies for their corporate social responsibility and sustainability efforts during a ceremony held at its premises yesterday (September 24).
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Six winners of 2017 WISE Awards announced
The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), a leading international initiative for innovation in education, has named the six winning projects of the 2017 WISE Awards, recognising innovative education initiatives.
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Ring, ABM sign Mena distribution tie-up
Ring, a leader in home security, has signed a value-added distribution (VAD) agreement with Arab Business Machine Middle East (ABM) for the Mena region.
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