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      Andrew Scott

      Andrew Scott

      Multimedia Journalist
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      Dubai
      A journalist for over 25 years, Andrew started at the Financial Times, moved through the BBC and now finds himself in the hallowed halls of The National. Andrew loves telling stories through pictures and embracing The National’s new digital policy. If you want to see a Middle East story develop then The National’s video page is your first port of call.
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      This Arabian Ranches villa is on sale for Dh1.6 million. Courtesy Luxhabitat
      Dh16.4 million Polo Homes villa is out-of-the-way luxury

      A six-bedroom villa in Emaar's luxury Polo Homes development has gone on the market for Dh16.4 million - complete with views over the polo field and the sound of galloping horses.

      BusinessOctober 26, 2016
      Home Centre chief executive started on the floor and rose to the boardroom
      Home Centre chief executive started on the floor and rose to the boardroom

      As the chief executive of Home Centre, Médéric Payne says his career has seen him work his way up from the shop floor to the boardroom.

      BusinessOctober 20, 2016
      Smart Dubai’s pavilion at Gitex Technology Week. Pawan Singh / The National
      Dubai to extend roll out of free Wi-Fi to all of emirate

      Wi-Fi UAE, launched last year by Smart Dubai and the operator du in 200 locations in the emirate, is now available across 300, including its public transport network.

      BusinessOctober 16, 2016
      Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi, the chief operating officer of d3, say they hope ‘to emulate the way creative neighbourhoods have developed’. Alex Atack for The National
      Dubai Design District phase two and three to be ready by 2019 and 2021

      The creative community is now home to over 160 companies, 40 per cent of which are local firms with 60 per cent international names.

      PropertyOctober 12, 2016
      Majid Al Futtaim – Fashion, one of the UAE’s biggest retail kingpins, which has 135 outlets across the Mena region, has experienced its sales falling in its older branded stores. Reem Mohammed / The National
      Weak economies have put region’s retail margins under pressure

      The retail sector is hurt by a variety of global factors, including soft oil prices and a strong dollar making the UAE more expensive.

      BusinessOctober 11, 2016
      This month’s Abu Dhabi Tour professional cycling race will be covered by the agreement between Etihad and ADSC. Claudio Peri / AP Photo
      Etihad teams up with Abu Dhabi Sports Council to promote emirate as global sporting hub

      At least 15 events will be covered under the new partnership, including this month’s professional cycling race, the Abu Dhabi Tour.

      BusinessOctober 09, 2016
      Al Ain Mall is popular with Emiratis and has restarted its expansion plan, with a Carrefour hypermarket expected to open next year. Satish Kumar / The National
      Malls of the UAE: Al Ain Mall keeps its authentic feel and knows its core audience

      Al Ain Mall is a premium to luxury mall bang in the centre of the city – for a retail centre it would be hard to get a better location.

      BusinessOctober 03, 2016
      Above, the Samsung stand at the second Gitex Shopper of 2016 that kicked off on Saturday. Pawan Singh / The National
      Bundle deals and discounts are Gitex Shopper 2016 highlights

      Visitors to the electronics show will be offered bundle deals and discounts on a myriad of products.

      BusinessOctober 01, 2016
      Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah, takes a look at a scale model of the Al Zahia Projects during the Sharjah FDI Forum on Wednesday. Satish Kumar / The National
      Sharjah launches bid for 30% increase in foreign direct investment

      The Ministry of Economy has stated that the investment law will allow 100 per cent ownership in some sectors outside free zones.

      BusinessSeptember 28, 2016
      Mashreq is the first bank in the UAE to team up with Apple’s Siri for voice-powered payments. Mandy Cheng / AFP
      Would you trust Apple’s virtual assistant to transfer your money? No Siri.

      Mashreq has teamed up with Apple's Siri to allow customers to make money transfers of up to Dh500 via the digital assistant.

      MoneySeptember 28, 2016
      Above, Tecno’s Phantom 6 Plus smartphone during the global unveiling event in Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National
      IDC reveals UAE slump in smartphone sales

      Nevertheless, mobile phone makers are still targeting the region, with opportunities for growth in the mid-market and value offerings.

      TechnologySeptember 26, 2016
      The government and civil service had the lowest intention to hire during the next three months, according to a poll from Bayt.com and research and consulting group YouGov. Satish Kumar / The National
      UAE’s private-sector employers ready to hire

      Over a third of UAE companies hiring in the next three months are looking to fill entry-level positions with, more than 10 per cent looking for mid-career positions with no managerial responsibilities.

      BusinessSeptember 25, 2016
      VoucherSkout has signed up about 7,000 users and 150 merchants. Courtesy Atteline
      Mobile app VoucherSkout is new kid on the UAE voucher block

      The mobile app VoucherSkout, introduced this month, reduces the cost of products and services across six sectors by 50 per cent.

      BusinessSeptember 24, 2016
      This 24,000 square foot villa in Al Barari comes with its own private river, courtesy of the original owner buying the plot of land next to it. Courtesy Luxhabitat
      River deep, price high at super luxury Dubai villa

      A luxury villa with its own private river, in Dubai’s Al Barari development, has gone on the market for Dh24m.

      BusinessSeptember 22, 2016
      A new rig at Lamprell’s shipyard in Hamriyah, Sharjah. Lamprell runs three rig building yards in the UAE. Jaime Puebla / The National
      Lamprell cautions on revenue for next year

      The London-listed rig maker from Sharjah expects next year's revenue to decline, but its stock rose when it said it would cut costs.

      BusinessSeptember 22, 2016
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