Dubai Properties (DP) has appointed a contractor for its luxury project 1/JBR at Jumeirah Beach Residence, it announced on Sunday. Dubai Construction Company (DCC) won the main contract for the project, with work already underway on the site. A …
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Abu Dhabi Horse Racing News: Tadhg O’Shea
The Group 3 Al Ruwais, over 1000m, is the highlight at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on Sunday, with a select field of seven set to face the starter, including AF Maqayes, the mount of UAE Champion Jockey, Tadhg O’Shea. Homebred by Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda …
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Dubai International Boat Show to reach new heights and depths
The popularity of hydroflight sports is growing as fast as the water jet propulsion that powers the high-flying technology, and Dubai International Marine Club will become a showground for the latest developments in the field from 28 February to 4 March.
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S&P affirms Abu Dhabi’s ratings
We estimate the UAE’s gross external financing needs at almost 115 per cent of usable reserves of the UAE central bank and CARs on average over the same period. “We expect the UAE dirham’s exchange rate peg to the U.S. dollar will remain in place over …
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What about a poetry evening in Dubai today?
An annual poetry symposium, The Poetic Heart, is bringing together 12 poets from different nationalities, mature and young poets, at Emirates Institute of Banking and Financial Studies auditorium located at Dubai International Academic City today and tomorrow.
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The bears gain control of UAE markets
then Ajman Bank could eventually hit 1.84 at a minimum. Bruce Powers, CMT, is chief technical analyst at www.MarketsToday.net. He is based in Dubai.
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Here are four tips to help you secure a personal loan in 2017
So if you’re earning Dh10,000 per month, but you have to pay out Dh5,000 per month on credit card and loan payments, your debt-burden ratio is 50 per cent – the legal limit in the UAE. When it comes … line as soon as a bank grants you an approval for …
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In the ever-evolving paradigm and era of cut-throat competition. Nothing but only readiness and action can lead you to success
Seetharaman CEO, Doha Bank CA Sanjay Manchanda is the CEO of Nakheel, world s leading developer and a key player in realizing the vision of Dubai for the 21st century. Sanjay is a fellow member of the ICAI. Prior to joining Nakheel, CA Sanjay spent 25 …
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Alternative financing options for the GCC
Besides having access to bank loans at competitive rates … as opposed to the main Tadawul exchange. In the UAE, to facilitate bond issuance by SMEs, the minimum issue size of bonds has been decreased from $13.5m to $2.7m, which could increase SME …
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Investments by Pakistanis in UAE property market declining
Real estate brokers here believed that a major reason behind a decline in the investment of Pakistani citizens was a fear that the UAE government would share their bank details with the Pakistani government. “[Pakistani] investors feared that the UAE …
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Kittel does a double in Dubai
Sacha Modolo (UAE Abu Dhabi); 7. Jean-Pierre Drucker (BMC Racing Team); 8. Paolo Simion (Bardiani CSF); 9. Sonny Colbrelli (Bahrain-Merida); 10. Dylan Groenewegen) Team Lotto NL-Jumbo). General Classification (Blue Jersey sponsored by Commercial Bank of …
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UAE Condemns Louvre Attack, Pledges Support to France
The United Arab Emirates has condemned an attack in Paris’ Louvre museum where a machete-wielding assailant shouting “Allahu Akbar!” was shot by soldiers, but offered no comment about his possible connection to the UAE. French authorities say that Friday’s …
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UAE condemns attack at the Louvre, pledges support to France
PARIS – The United Arab Emirates has condemned an attack in Paris’ Louvre museum where a machete-wielding assailant shouting “Allahu Akbar!” was shot by soldiers, but offered no comment about his possible connection to the UAE. French authorities say …
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Child rapist, 50, who fled the UK before his trial was caught when police tracked him down to Abu Dhabi after he posted pictures of himself in the city on social media
A child rapist who fled the UK before his trial was caught by police who tracked him down to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates after he posted pictures of himself in the city on social media. Muhamed Avais, 50, fled the UK a day before he was due to stand …
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Tiger Woods withdraws from the Dubai Desert Classic
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tiger Woods withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday with back spasms after shooting an opening-round 77 a day earlier, marking another frustrating start to his return to golf from a lengthy injury layoff. Woods …
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Construction crane collapses onto highway in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A construction crane has collapsed during high winds on the main highway running through Dubai, disrupting traffic in the heart of the Mideast’s commercial hub. The official Dubai Media Office said the crane toppled onto …
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Dubai Desert Classic suspended by strong wind
Shortly after Tiger Woods withdrew Friday, the Dubai Desert Classic was hit by strong winds that brought down some trees and forced the second round to be suspended. Martin Kaymer and Rafael Cabrera-Bello, tied at 4 under after both shooting 69s …
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