Dubai

Dubai (/dˈb/ doo-BY; Arabic: دبي Dubayy, Gulf pronunciation: [dʊˈbɑj]) is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is one of the seven emirates that make up the country. Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the only two emirates to have veto power over critical matters of national importance in the country's legislature. The city of Dubai is located on the emirate's northern coastline and heads up the Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman metropolitan area. Dubai is to host World Expo 2020.

Dubai has emerged as a global city and business hub of the Middle East. It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo. By the 1960s Dubai's economy was based on revenues from trade and, to a smaller extent, oil exploration concessions, but oil was not discovered until 1966. Oil revenue first started to flow in 1969. Dubai's oil revenue helped accelerate the early development of the city, but its reserves are limited and production levels are low: today, less than 5% of the emirate's revenue comes from oil. The emirate's Western-style model of business drives its economy with the main revenues now coming from tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services. Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events. The city has become iconic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, in particular the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Dubai has been criticised for human rights violations concerning the city's largely South Asian workforce. Dubai's property market experienced a major deterioration in 2008–09 following the financial crisis of 2007–08, but the emirate's economy has made a return to growth, with a projected 2015 budget surplus.

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UAE-India flight: Flydubai CEO calls for 'Open Skies' policy to boost tourism

Khaleejtimes 21 Sep 2023
The CEO of Dubai-based carrier flydubai has called for an 'Open Skies' policy between the UAE and India, noting that this arrangement will bring better benefits to boost tourism in both countries ... He noted that India is a huge market, and now that there is a trade corridor between UAE and India, the aviation sector should be liberalised as well....
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Taqdeer Award goes global: Star rating updated from five stars to seven stars

Gulf News 21 Sep 2023
Dubai ... Dubai creates success stories ... Noting how Dubai has created success stories, with workers working hard to climb the ladder and become professionals and even entrepreneurs, he spoke about how these success stories will be highlighted through a dedicated programme ... This is really enhanced by Sheikh Hamdan and the Government of Dubai,” he added....
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UAE: Gold prices slip Dh1.5 in Dubai after hitting 3-week high

Khaleejtimes 21 Sep 2023
Gold prices retreated in the UAE and globally on Thursday morning, trading at Dh1.50 per gram lower at the opening of the markets in Dubai ... Gold prices drop in Dubai ahead of Fed meeting UAE. Gold prices start the week on a positive note, rise in early trade in Dubai UAE....
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Taqdeer Award goes global: Star for excellence in labour welfare practices: 7 star rated companies to win Dh1 million

Gulf News 21 Sep 2023
Dubai ... Dubai creates success stories ... Noting how Dubai has created success stories, with workers working hard to climb the ladder and become professionals and even entrepreneurs, he spoke about how these success stories will be highlighted through a dedicated programme ... This is really enhanced by Sheikh Hamdan and the Government of Dubai,” he added....
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-India Flight: Flydubai CEO Calls For 'Open Skies' Policy To Boost Tourism

MENA FN 21 Sep 2023
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The CEO of Dubai-based carrier flydubai has called for an 'Open Skies' policy between the and India, noting that this arrangement will bring better benefits to boost ... ....
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UAE-India Flights: Flydubai CEO Calls For 'Open Skies' Policy To Boost Tourism

MENA FN 21 Sep 2023
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The CEO of Dubai-based carrier flydubai has called for an 'Open Skies' policy between the UAE and India, noting that this arrangement will bring better benefits to boost ... ....
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Israeli, Emirati foreign ministers mark three years since Abraham Accords

Cleveland Jewish News 21 Sep 2023
Bin Zayed said that he was looking forward to seeing Cohen in November at the COP28 climate conference in Dubai and noted the large Israeli delegation planning to participate in the U.N ... 12 at Dubai’s Expo City complex, will be headed by Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime ......
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UAE: Gold prices drop in Dubai ahead of Fed meeting

Khaleejtimes 20 Sep 2023
According to Dubai Jewellery Group data, the 24K variant of the yellow metal was ... Gold prices start the week on a positive note, rise in early trade in Dubai UAE. Gold prices slip in Dubai, trading nearly a three-week low Gold set to hit $2,500 as dollar thrust appears to fade ....
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3rd Security Conclave and Awards 2023, powered by QNA Marcom, wraps up with resounding success in Dubai

Gulf News 20 Sep 2023
The 3rd edition of Security Conclave 2023 concluded on a triumphant note at the prestigious Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai ... Olivier Busolini, Executive Vice President and Head of Information Security at Mashreq Bank, provided the final keynote, sharing notes from a cloud security journey ... Researcher, Dubai Electronic Security Center ... Dubai Customs....
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Akasa Air gets nod for international operations

Suryaa 20 Sep 2023
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Akasa Air, a budget-friendly airline, has secured authorisation to operate international flights ... It's worth noting that existing traffic rights on prominent India-Middle East routes, such as Dubai and Doha, are already fully utilised ... We are now working with all ... growing travel demand ... .......
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Saudi National Day deals: Fireworks and other amazing offers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Gulf News 19 Sep 2023
Dubai ... Enjoy fireworks this weekend at Dubai Parks and Resorts ... While you could end your note with the display after visiting one or more of the other parks here, you could head just to Riverland Dubai to enjoy the displays for free ... Guests at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International ......
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Saudi National Day weekend: Fireworks, staycation and spa deals in Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Gulf News 19 Sep 2023
Dubai ... Enjoy fireworks this weekend at Dubai Parks and Resorts ... While you could end your note with the display after visiting one or more of the other parks here, you could head just to Riverland Dubai to enjoy the displays for free ... Guests at Waldorf Astoria Dubai International ......
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UBS names countries dithering about Credit Suisse approval

Business Day 19 Sep 2023
6 and was circulated to UBS staff globally ... Credit Suisse declined to comment ... Those seven markets are Bahrain, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and Turkey, it was noted in the document, adding that “individual transfers are very burdensome, time-intensive and entail the risk of missing consents” in those jurisdictions. Reuters ....

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