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Indian major to set up $300m cotton yarn plant in Sohar
ShriVallabh Pittie Group (SVP), one of the largest producers of cotton yarn in India and a global leader, has signed a land lease agreement to establish a new $300-million plant in Sohar Freezone to manufacture a wide range of cotton yarn.
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FUNDING BILL HITS $870m
AIM Startup forms partnerships with key Saudi firms
AIM Startup, a major initiative by the UAE Ministry of Economy and part of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), has partnered with key Saudi Arabian institutions that will help spearhead entrepreneurship in the region.
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IMPLEMENATION FROM JAN 1
Saudi tax board approves VAT regulations
The General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) in Saudi Arabia said its board of directors has approved the VAT Implementing Regulations ahead of its introduction in the kingdom starting from January 1.
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SPECIAL REPORT
Data breach cases surge 164pc in H1: report
A total of 918 data breaches led to 1.9 billion data records being compromised worldwide in the first half of 2017, marking a 164 per cent rise compared to the last six months of 2016, according to a new report released by Gemalto.
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ANALYSIS
Investment flow between GCC, India ‘rising rapidly’
The GCC nations and India are bolstering ties across key areas as they realize the potential of strategic cooperation, said an industry expert, noting that investment flows between the regions are rising rapidly.
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NEWS IN PICTURES
Car of the future
Audi has launched its four-door design vision Audi Aicon, presenting an autonomous Audi of the future – with no steering wheel or pedals.
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Saudi Arabia unveils new schemes to boost real estate
The Saudi government has launched a series of programmes and initiatives to help increase the rate of property ownership and boost the kingdom's real estate sector as part of its Vision 2030, said a report.
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Japan’s Freetel enters Egypt smartphone market
Plus One Global, the Tokyo-based maker and seller of Japan’s Freetel brand of budget smartphones, has launched in Egyptian Market in partnership with Egypt's largest smart phone distributor, MTI Group.
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DGCX’s Dubai India Crude Oil Futures named best new derivatives contract
The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange’s Dubai India Crude Oil Futures (DICO) contract has been recognised as the ‘Best New Derivatives Contract’ at this year’s FOW Global Investor Asia Capital Markets Awards 2017.
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Key conclave to catalyse India-UAE ties
With India and the UAE forging strategic ties across a spectrum of shared interests, this is an opportune time for key stakeholders from both nations to engage in strategic discussions and catalyse economic growth.
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Investment flow between GCC, India ‘rising rapidly’
The GCC nations and India are bolstering ties across key areas as they realize the potential of strategic cooperation, said an industry expert, noting that investment flows between the regions are rising rapidly.
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Indian major to set up $300m cotton yarn plant in Sohar
ShriVallabh Pittie Group (SVP), one of the largest producers of cotton yarn in India and a global leader, has signed a land lease agreement to establish a new $300-million plant in Sohar Freezone to manufacture a wide range of cotton yarn.
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Sharjah hotels report 98pc increase in Russian guests
Russia is one of Sharjah’s major tourism source markets, with the UAE emirate recording a 98 per cent increase in Russian guests during the the first half of the year, a top official revealed.
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Network Intelligence firm Procera acquires Sandvine
Procera Networks, a global leader in Network Intelligence, said it has completed the acquisition of Sandvine Corporation, a leading provider of intelligent broadband network solutions for fixed and mobile operators.
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Breitling unveils new Bentley GT 'Dark Sapphire' edition
Swiss luxury watchmaker and aviation chronograph specialist, Breitling has introduced the Bentley GT "Dark Sapphire" Edition to the Middle East market.
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Hyundai has flexible approach to sustainable motoring
Hyundai is taking a leading role in the transition towards a more sustainable motor industry, by creating a practical path forward in moving from fossil fuels to electric vehicles that will suit a wide range of markets, the company said.
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Prime gets ‘Superbrands’ status for second year
UAE-based Prime Healthcare Group said it has been awarded the prestigious ‘Superbrand’ status for the second year in a row which embodies the pinnacle of excellence in healthcare branding within the emirates.
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D3 showcases regional designs at London fest
Dubai Design District (d3) showcased the works of 18 designers across the Middle East region at the four-day designjunction event running from 21 to 24 September, a part of London Design Festival.
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ADU among global top 10 for student diversity
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been ranked ninth globally on the "International Student Index" in Quacquarelli Symonds’ QS World University Rankings 2018 for its multicultural and international student body.
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Dubai SME to host 30 entrepreneurs at Global Village
Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME) will host 30 entrepreneurs to participate in the 22nd season of the Global Village, which will open on November 1.
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