Founded in 2001,100 Women in Finance (100WF), formerly 100 Women in Hedge Funds, has grown to an association of more … Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai and Toronto. For further information: please visit www.100women.org
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US equities set to outperform other asset classes
Vijay Harpalani, fund manager at Al Mal Capital in Dubai, said 2017 appears to be another challenging … “Gold is perceived as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. Until mid-2016, gold prices were up 29 per cent, but after Trump …
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The Indian e-commerce wave is far from over
BigBasket raised $150 million in March from an investor consortium led by Dubai’s Abraaj Group … And, the fact that the biggest investor in the company, New York-based hedge fund Tiger Global Management, seems to have taken a back seat in its ongoing …
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UAE online-savvy shoppers ready to pay more for same day delivery
Technology is changing not just how consumers shop … is a well-connected Indian journalist and an economic and financial commentator. He has been in the UAE’s mainstream journalism for 35 years, including 23 years with Khaleej Times.
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UAE’s healthcare sector feels a bit of chill
DUBAI: The UAE’s healthcare sector has caught a bit of chill — and it’s nothing to do with the weather. After five years of strong double-digit growth when clinics and specialty hospitals were either opening in every neighbourhood or being announced …
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UAE indices trade sideways amid dull volumes
UAE markets witnessed sideways movement on Tuesday amid dull volumes, as traders readied for holidays next week. The Dubai Financial Market general index closed 0.75 per cent lower at 3,505.18. Volumes fell to Dh314 million compared to over Dh1 billion …
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UAE land of ‘cultural miracles’, ex-UK minister says
Abu Dhabi: Shahid Malik, former UK Minister of Justice in the UK, called UAE a land of “cultural miracles”, pointing out that the peace that exists among diverse groups in the country is remarkable. Malik was addressing the Forum for Promoting Peace in …
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Expats in Berlin, travelers from UAE ‘unfazed’ by attack
Besides many holidaymakers also consider the incident as isolated. “We have European corporate clients from UAE who are there right now and we were told that it’s business as usual for them,” said Premjit Bangara, general manager for travel at Sharaf …
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Revealed: Cyber attacks that hit UAE in 2016
Dubai: While businesses are investing more in cyber security … and their victims seen in 2016 has put the subject of better detection at the top of the business agenda. Detection is now a complex process that requires security intelligence, a deep …
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UAE Embassy urges Emiratis to avoid crowds after Berlin attack
The UAE Embassy in Berlin has advised Emiratis in the German capital to avoid crowded places following a suspected terrorist attack on Monday evening. A lorry drove into the Berlin Christmas market at around 8pm killing at least 12 people and injuring …
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Here’s Why HR Automation Tools Can Be A Game-Changer For Your UAE Business
HR should be about long term strategy, not sorting through mountains of repetitive paperwork. With so many businesses starting up, closing down or restructuring in the UAE every year (i.e. more than 22,000 businesses were established in Dubai in 2015), a …
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Exclusive: Dubai Parks mulls fifth new theme park – CEO
However, the operator of Dubai Parks – DXB Entertainments – has already started working on a fifth possible addition. Speaking to Gulf Business, Raed Kajoor Al Nuaimi, CEO of DXB Entertainments, said that plans are still at the rudimentary stage.
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UAE ranked 20th among world's top 20 exporters and first in Middle East and Africa
The 31st edition of the International Autumn Trade Fair 2016, IATF 16, concluded on Friday at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre with excellent results. It was announced at the three-day show, which attracted thousands of visitors …
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Dubai Chamber roundtable tackles challenges faced by business groups, councils
DUBAI, 19th December, 2016 (WAM) — As part of its efforts to support and protect the interests of Dubai’s business community, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted the 2nd roundtable meeting of 2016, which gathered representatives of various …
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Many UAE companies keen to invest in Pakistan: Sheikh Nahyan
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Head of Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Social Development, United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said that many UAE companies are interested to invest in Pakistan due to improving economic situation. During his visit to …
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UAE makes significant achievements in logistics and transport
Dubai: The National Agenda indexes regarding environment and infrastructure showed paradigm shifts in performance, as did results for online and smart services and the quality of air transport infrastructure. The results were announced in line with the …
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UAE successfully concludes Year of Reading
Abu Dhabi: The UAE successfully concluded the Year of Reading with a number of achievements and projects. Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future and Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Year of Reading, said that the …
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