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ROBUST REVENUE GROWTH
Dubai ICD's portfolio grows 6.9pc to $209.5bn
Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the state's sovereign wealth fund, said its assets rose to Dh769.9 billion ($209.5 billion) in 2016, up 6.9 per cent over the previous year due to a jump in loans and receivables in the banking sector.
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GAMA NAMED GROUND HANDLER
Sharjah airport to build new private jet terminal
Sharjah Airport Authority has signed two agreements with Gama Support Services, including building and operation of a new private jet terminal by Gama at Sharjah International Airport, with an investment of over Dh110 million ($30 million).
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$13.6bn PROJECT ON TRACK
Dubai's Al Maktoum Solar Park Phase III 22pc complete
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said work on the third phase of the Dh50-billion ($13.6 billion) Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is progressing as per schedule with nearly 22 per cent of the project already completed.
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SPECIAL REPORT
PC shipments in EMEA decrease 3.5pc in Q2
PC shipments in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) totalled 17 million units in the second quarter of 2017, a 3.5 per cent decline year over year, according to preliminary results by Gartner, leading research and advisory company.
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ANALYSIS
AI revolution – Will it create a new working class?
Artificial intelligence (AI) will take over 38 per cent of US jobs within 15 years, says a recent report by PwC. While the digital revolution will force many jobs to become obsolete, not all is not lost, says futurist Charles Fadel.
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Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the state's sovereign wealth fund, said its assets rose to Dh769.9 billion ($209.5 billion) in 2016, up 6.9 per cent over the previous year due to a jump in loans and receivables in the banking sector.
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KPMG Bahrain launches online ‘Learning Hub’
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US slaps new sanctions on Iran over military action
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