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Tablet computer for the blind takes grand prize
The Austrian company’s co-founder and chief executive Kristina Tsvetanova accepted a cash prize of US$15,000 at the end of the three-day event.
Foreign Direct Investment: Younoodle founder says access to markets will help regional start-ups to grow
'Very often, big companies and governments are looking at each other and ignoring all of the smaller companies, which deprives us of exactly that market opportunity that they need to break through.'
UAE foreign direct investment: Dubai and Moscow markets look to share financial information
Sergei Cheremin, the head of Moscow’s external economic and international relations department, said talks have been held over Dubai joining a non-profit initiative set up by Moscow to share financial market information.
Foreign direct investment: India has a vision of trade corridors
The country plans to develop infrastructure to connect major cities to encourage foreign investment.
Hill International chief expects further shrinkage in Middle East operations in 2017
The project management company reported higher losses for 2016 as regional consulting fees declined and bad debt expenses increased.
Arabtec shareholders’ restructuring vote scheduled
Company proposes raising Dh1.5 million through new shares issue and is planning to raise more cash through the disposal of non-core assets.
Burj Khalifa apartments lose a quarter of their value in 12 months
The drop shows there is weaker demand for luxury residential units in Dubai's premium apartment and villa communities.
Auditor warns on Drake & Scull’s future as contractor breaches terms of bank loans
The company's new chief executive is attempting to turn Drake & Skull around after it posted a Dh732.9m loss last year.
Laptop ban is ‘not acceptable’, says head of global airline group
Alexandre de Juniac says governments need to find a better way – and quickly.
Souq sale makes Emaar Malls investors happy shoppers
The confirmation by Souq.com that it was being acquired by Amazon meant that shares in Emaar Malls were one of the few significant climbers on the DFM.
Future of industry: New automotive city planned for site west of Abu Dhabi
The proposed new automotive district targeting car makers and dealers will stretch over a 12 square kilometre site just west of Abu Dhabi island.
‘America first’ could lead to Gulf states turning eastwards
Under the US president Donald Trump’s push towards a refocus on trade protectionism, the world’s second-largest economy is in a position to take advantage globally. But it will require a new approach to forming international ties.
Trump’s strategy poses increased risks worldwide
US may find it hard to foster good terms with major economies.
RTA says new Dh1.2bn Dubai road contracts will improve links to Jebel Ali port
Contracts will ease congestion to and from Jebel Ali Port by boosting capacity on links to Sheikh Zayed Road, Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road
Depa weighs up unit sales in review as CEO considers new acquisitions
The contractor has also moved back into profit on significant improvement in margins.
