Dubai: Kuwait’s Islamic financial services sector is growing rapidly, with Islamic banking emerging as the most developed component of the industry, according to a recent study by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Kuwait’s Islamic banking industry …
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UAE celebrates Eid with food and family time
Dubai: Across the UAE, residents are celebrating the joyous advent of Eid Al Fitr, which marks the completion of Ramadan. With an extended Eid weekend break — the public sector resumes work on Wednesday while the private sector does so on Tuesday — the …
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Dubai Economy launches mobile payment service
Emcredit, a company created by Dubai Economy, is set to launch empay, a mobile payment service developed within the framework of Dubai’s smart government initiative. It aims to transform customer experience by enabling users to do their financial and non …
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UAE president in first appearance since 2014 stroke
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan made his first public appearance Sunday since suffering a stroke more than three years ago, to mark the Eid al-Fitr Muslim holiday. The official WAM news agency published pictures showing …
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Hacking may be cause of UAE Skype issues
Dubai: Following speculation that Skype had been blocked by the UAE authorities again, it appears recent problems with the application may be related to a cyberattack launched on the service last week. According to a blog post from the application’s …
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Skype blocked again in the UAE
“It has been brought to our attention that our website and services have been blocked by both of the internet service providers in the UAE,” said Skype, a company based in Luxembourg. “Unfortunately, there is very little Skype can do about this situation.
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Dubai real estate sector seeks more international investors
Dubai real estate attracts significant interest from international investors, yet there is vast potential yet to be tapped. The emirate’s property sector witnessed a 25 per cent increase in overall transactional activity in the first quarter of this year.
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Abu Dhabi Police warn against fireworks
Brigadier Hamid Saeed Al Afrit, Deputy Director General of Security and Ports at Abu Dhabi Police, urged the public to desist from practices that may lead to material losses, environment pollution, or fires and put the safety of the community and property …
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Arab states don’t seek ‘regime change’ in Qatar, says UAE official
A top United Arab Emirates official said Saturday the Arab countries isolating Qatar do not seek to force out the country’s leadership over allegations it supports extremist ideology but are willing to cut ties altogether if it does not agree to their demands.
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UAE: Arab states don’t seek ‘regime change’ in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A top United Arab Emirates official said Saturday the Arab countries isolating Qatar do not seek to force out the country’s leadership over allegations it supports extremist ideology but are willing to cut ties altogether if …
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UAE sees ‘parting of ways’ if Qatar does not accept Arab demands
DUBAI (Reuters) – A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Saturday that if Qatar did not accept an ultimatum issued by fellow Arab states which imposed a boycott this month on the tiny Gulf Arab nation, there would be a “parting of ways”. The 13 …
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Yemen to probe alleged interrogation abuses by UAE, US
Yemen’s internationally-recognized government on Saturday ordered the creation of a committee to investigate allegations of human rights violations, following reports that U.S. military interrogators worked with forces from the United Arab Emirates who are …
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Dubai real estate transactions up 25pc in Q1
The Dubai property sector has witnessed solid growth in the first quarter with about 25 per cent increase in overall transactional activity in the real estate sector during the period, said Sultan Butti Bin Mejren, the director general of the Dubai Land …
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Dubai Properties to Regale Visitors at Jumeirah Beach Residence With Family Entertainment During Eid Al Fitr
This Eid Al Fitr, Dubai Properties is bringing a spectacular celebration to the streets of Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR). From 25 to 27 June 2017, live performances and family-focused activities are set to entertain residents and visitors at the vibrant …
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Dubai’s residential off-plan sales boom to continue
The boom in Dubai’s residential off-plan sales will continue at least until year-end as buyers take advantage of less onerous payment plans and a greater choice of projects, said Propertyfinder Group, a leading real estate listings portal in the Middle East.
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Emaar Properties names Jain group CEO
Dubai’s Emaar Properties, a leading property developer and builder of the world’s tallest tower Burj Khalifa, has appointed Amit Jain, as the new group chief executive officer. An industry veteran, Jain has over 20 years of experience in senior positions …
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Why sustainability is important for SMEs in the UAE
Much effort is being placed into diversifying the country’s economy away from oil by 2021 to create a business environment that ensures economic and social stability. In February, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy announced the launch of the private …
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