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Country : United Arab Emirates
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Dubai retailers urged to accept returned goods

New campaign launched in bid to improve customer service in emirate.

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Dubai says seven business fees cut by 20%

EXCLUSIVE: Officials say reduction of more than 20% would not be sustainable.

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Sheikh calls on leaders to listen to Emirati youth

Ministers should listen to concerns, ideas of younger generation, Ruler of Dubai. 

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Abu Dhabi signals support for 100% foreign ownership

Move expected to boost foreign investment amid the global financial crisis.

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Top Dubai official defends decision to replace finance chief

New finance boss 'right man' to manage next stage of crisis, director of ruler's office. 

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Dubai revises 2009 growth to 2%, down from 4%

Dubai's economic department forcasts the 1.5 - 2% in view of financial crisis.

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UAE mulls move to allow 100% foreign ownership

Possible changes to foreign investment rules to counter slowdown - Dubai official. 

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Fees frozen for Dubai businesses - gov't official

Economic development department plans to reduce costs and give SMEs more support.

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Dubai to toughen licensing of education providers

Gov't departments pledge to close licensing loopholes in bid to raise education standards.

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Abu Dhabi to see inflation fall to 7% this year

Inflation will fall on back of declining property prioces, stronger dollar, says gov't official.

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Dubai to issue registration guide

New gov't guide aiming to become referral source for investors looking to do business in emirate.

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Dubai simplifies 'doing business'

Department of Economic Development (DED) reduces paperwork for setting-up companies.

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Dubai reviews economic parts of 2015 strategic plan

The plan is being revised in view of the current economic crisis, says gov't official.

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Business licences on the up despite global turmoil

Dubai registers 3% increase in licences during Q4 amid impact of economic crisis.

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Dubai begins to fight back

In light of worsening economic conditions, Dubai appoints an advisory body to steer the Emirate through stormy waters.

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Dubai's GDP up 13% last year shows offical data

Wholesale and retail sectors make up the largest part of GDP in the UAE economy.

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Dubai tops Mideast Cities of the Future list

Emirate voted best for economic potential, quality of life in new poll.

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1,090 new Dubai business licences issued

Dubai Department of Economic Development reveals number of start-up firms in Sept.

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Behind the service breakthrough

In its determined crackdown on the offenders of poor customer care, the Dubai Service Excellence Scheme claims it has triggered a turnaround in how stores do business in the UAE.

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Israeli jeweller lacks trade license for Burj store

Leviev plans to open flagship store at Dubai Mall and another at Atlantis Hotel on Palm.

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Setting up a business

No one ever said it would be easy - but for those who set up a successful business, the rewards can be huge.

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Dubai DED e-services attract one million users

Online business services from Dubai's Department of Economic Development attract one million users

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Dubai e-Government inks deal with DED

Dubai eGovernment has struck a major deal with the Department of Economic Development (DED) to create the Dubai Investment and Business Portal.

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RAK to allow 100% foreign ownership

Ras Al-Khaimah to implement 'service agent' system of commercial licensing rather than sponsorship.

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Getting heavy with the bouncers

Emcredit, the UAE's first credit bureau aims to put a stop to bad debt.

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Lighting the way

With the rise of equality in the region an increasing number of women executives are finding their way to the forefront of their fields.

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Are you in the red?

The setting up of Dubai's first credit checking bureau means people can no longer escape their bad credit history in the UAE.

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Banks losing out in bad debt battle

Major banks and their credit card operations in the UAE are losing as much as 8% in annual revenues due to a rising number of ‘skips' - customers that flee the country leaving a trail of bad debt behind - according to the CEO of RAK Bank.

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Dubai's foreign licences surge forward

The number of licences issued to branches of foreign companies was up by 20% last year.

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FIATA holds logistics discussion in Dubai

A delegation from the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) recently visited Dubai for discussions on the emirate's logistics industry.

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  1. UAE announces Eid and National Day holidays 02
    21 Nov ' 09 at 10:22
    Is it any wonder that Emiratis are reluctant to work in the private sector? One day extra and no request for early payment of salaries.   More  »
  2. RTA to lease out last batch of retail outlets available on Red Line 01
    21 Nov ' 09 at 14:10
    What happened of Last Minute and their 28 outlets - one on each station?   More  »
  3. Dubai plans start-up help for expat entrepreneurs 01
    21 Nov ' 09 at 11:37
    this is great news really makes sense, especially since Small & Medium Enterprises actually make UAE. I sincerely hope that this is...   More  »

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