Select Harvests has batted away a $430.6 million takeover proposal by an Abu Dhabi-based sovereign wealth fund, saying it significantly undervalues the Australian almond farmer. The ASX-listed firm said on Monday it was the target of a $5.85 cash per share …
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BRIEF-Moody’s maintains stable outlook on UAE’s banking system
* Moody’s on UAE banking says loan performance will soften modestly following sluggish economic growth this year * Moody‘s-Kept outlook for UAE’s banking system at stable reflecting economic resilience, strong capitalisation, stable funding and …
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UAE banks top GCC with $723 billion in assets
ABU DHABI: The UAE banking system has been ranked the top banking sector in the Gulf region in terms of assets in the first half of 2017, while the total assets of the 48 banks operating in the country reached $723 billion (Dhs2.66 trillion) for the year 2016.
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Dubai Jobs Latest News || 15 Open Vacancies October 2017 || Jobs in Dubai – Dubai Video
In this video I bring 15 more open vacancies from Dubai. Best jobs from Dubai. Up to 150,000 Rupees Salary On this platform we will discuss all tricks and tips to get a successful job in UAE. I will answer all your questions and will help you to find a job …
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Gitex Technology Week opens with 4,100 companies from 70 countries
Dubai: The 37th Gitex technology Week, the largest ICT exhibition in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, opened doors to trade and businesses on Sunday. The event, which runs until Friday, October 12, was inaugurated by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin …
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Liverpool takeover bid: Club valued at £1billion as financier begins talks
The 44-year-old was involved with Dubai investors in takeover attempts in 2007 which … of takeover speculation throughout the summer as pressure grows on London hedge fund owners Sisu to put the club up for sale. A series of bids from a consortium …
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UAE banks continue to top GCC with $723b worth of assets
Abu Dhabi: The UAE banking sector has continued to top other GCC (Gulf Cooperative Council) counterparts in terms of assets value in the first half of 2017, with a total value of $723 billion in 48 banks operating in the country, a growth rate of 1.7 per …
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Dubai Economy to bring latest e-services and apps to GITEX
real time response based on the latest information available on the Dubai Economy data bank. The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection sector will display its ‘IP Gateway’ and ‘Maydani’ initiatives. IP Gateway allows trademark owners anywhere …
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Scot facing jail in Dubai after bumping into a man in a bar appears in court
A Scot facing a three-year jail sentence in Dubai after putting his hand on a man in a bar so he did not “bump and spill drinks”, has appeared in court. Campaign group Detained in Dubai said Jamie Harron, 27, had expected to be arrested at the hearing on …
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British Man Arrested in Dubai For Touching Another Man Inappropriately
Radha informed that she spoke to Jamie and he is under a lot of pressure and stress, reported news.sky.com. A spokesperson from Foreign and Commonwealth Office said that they are in contact with a British man following his arrest in Dubai in July and are …
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Briton appears in Dubai court for touching man in a bar
A British man facing three years in jail in Dubai after touching another man in a bar has appeared in court. Jamie Harron was arrested for public indecency after he briefly put his hand on another man so he did not “bump and spill drinks” in a bar in the city.
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Man in Dubai court over ‘hip touch’ – BBC News
A Scot, who is facing a three-year jail term in Dubai for putting his hand on a man in a bar, has appeared in court. Jamie Harron, from Stirling, was summoned to a hearing on Sunday after he reportedly failed to attend a previous court date in the city.
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‘People should stop visiting that country’ Parents of Scot held in Dubai for ‘public indecency’ say holidaymakers should stay away
The parents of a Scot arrested in Dubai for accidentally touching another man’s hip to avoid bumping into him have warned others to stay away from the country. Jamie Harron from Stirling is facing three years in a UAE jail for “public indecency” after he …
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Coral Dubai Al Barsha Hotel gets new management agreement
Hospitality Management Holding has signed the management agreement to operate the Coral Dubai Al Barsha Hotel. The stunning 5-star property (formerly the Auris Plaza Hotel) is superbly located in the heart of Al Barsha within walking distance from the Mall …
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Solar carports project launched in Dubai to drive rooftop solar
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) launched a new project, as part of the Shams Dubai initiative, to install solar carports at authority’s headquarters and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment building. The project is part of Dewa’s …
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Not Only for the Rich: Dubai Targets Backpackers With $8 a Night
While it’s true that Dubai recently gained renown as the city where tourists splash the most cash, it also has room for backpackers — starting at $8 a night. That includes free use of Wifi, a gym, laundry, common area (called “chill zone)”), balcony and …
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Dubai Police unveil flying, autonomous tech at Gitex 2017
Dubai Police unveiled a number of new technologies that are currently developing at this week’s Gitex 2017. The policing authority revealed a flying police bike, currently at concept stage, that is being developed in partnership with a Russian company.
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