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HISTORIC VISIT: MODI
Bahrain, Indian premiers hold key talks
His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain, today received Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and held talks on a wide range of bilateral and international issues.
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BILATERAL TIES AT THEIR BEST
India sees UAE as key partner in $5 trillion economy plan
UAE-India relations are at their best ever with investments in key sectors flowing into the country. India now finds the emirates as a valuable partner to achieve its ambitious dream of becoming a $5-trillion economy, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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18pc UPSURGE BY YEAR-END
Egypt’s Zohr gas output hits 2.7 bcfd ahead of schedule
Italy-based multinational oil and gas major Eni said that the production from Egypt’s Zohr field has now reached more than 2.7 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd), about five months ahead of the Plan of Development (PoD).
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SPOTLIGHT
It’s time to change your mind on things – literally
What are the so-called impossibilities that are just waiting for someone to debunk, the myths that have yet to be busted? The truth is, they are everywhere, says an expert in a post on Aurecon’s Just Imagine blog.
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ANALYSIS
Boeing MAX 'situation costs airlines $1bn per month'
In March, aviation regulators and airlines around the world grounded the Boeing 737 MAX airliner after two new aircraft crashed in five months, killing 346 people aboard. While the decision was reasonable, it was an expensive one, an aviation expert said.
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NEWS IN PICTURES
Through the lens
The UAE is set to welcome renowned Photojournalist, Mobeen Ansari for his first solo exhibition in the region next month.
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Orascom to start work on $198m flagship Egypt project
Orascom Development, a leading developer of fully integrated destinations, including hotels, residential units and leisure facilities, said it is all set to start work on its E£3.3 billion ($198 million) flagship Egyptian project ‘O West’ in October.
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Samsung launches new curved gaming monitor
Samsung Electronics has announced the European launch of its new CRG5 gaming monitor, the latest of Samsung’s Curved Gaming Monitors, at gamescom 2019, running in Cologne, Germany from August 20 to 24.
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Egypt’s Zohr gas output hits 2.7 bcfd ahead of schedule
Italy-based multinational oil and gas major Eni said that the production from Egypt’s Zohr field has now reached more than 2.7 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd), about five months ahead of the Plan of Development (PoD).
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India sees UAE as key partner in $5 trillion economy plan
UAE-India relations are at their best ever with investments in key sectors flowing into the country. India now finds the emirates as a valuable partner to achieve its ambitious dream of becoming a $5-trillion economy, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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5G infrastructure revenue ‘to hit $24bn in 2020’
The worldwide 5G wireless network infrastructure revenue will reach$4.2 billion in 2020, an 89 per cent increase from 2019 revenue of $2.2 billion, said research and advisory firm Gartner in a new report.
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DP World, Jafza showcase UAE expertise at India expo
DP World and Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) jointly showcased their capabilities and offerings at the FoodPro exhibition and conference organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Chennai to support Indian Food & Beverage (F&B) exports.
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Miami Air launches direct flights to Jeddah
Saudi authorities have announced the relaunch of flights by US charter airline Miami Air International from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. The carrier took off from Terminal One carrying 163 passengers after their Hajj pilgrimage.
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UAE tops regional electronic, mobile services maturity index
The UAE has been ranked first in the Arab region in Government Electronic and Mobile Services Maturity Index, according to a report issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).
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Quintessentially appoints C&B as PR partner
Quintessentially, a leading global luxury lifestyle group has appointed Cicero & Bernay Public Relations (C&B), an independent Dubai-based PR firm as its official communication partner.
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UAE EV market ‘to see 32.1pc growth until 2025’
The UAE electric vehicle market revenues are projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.1 per cent during 2019-25, said global market research and consulting firm 6Wresearch in a new report.
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Aster Volunteers helps 45,000 flood victims in India
Aster Volunteers, the global CSR programme of Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare service providers in GCC, has supported over 45,000 people impacted by floods in the Indian states of Kerala and Maharashtra.
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Bahrain gears up for historic Modi visit
Bahrain is all decked up with Indian flags to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his historic state visit to the kingdom. During the two-day visit, the charismatic leader will meet Bahrain’s leaders and address a gathering of Indian expats.
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Batterjee Medical College selects Blackboard to support digital transformation
Batterjee Medical College (BMC), the largest specialised private medical college in Saudi Arabia, has selected education technology company Blackboard's Learn Ultra as the new Learning Management System (LMS) for more than 2,000 students.
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Nakheel has a date with dates; 3,500 kg donated
Dubai-based master developer Nakheel is teaming up with the Dar Al Ber Society to distribute more than 3,500 kg of dates to people in need.
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