The chief executive of Detained in Dubai, Radha Stirling, told BBC News that both her organisation and the Foreign Office (FCO) had asked the complainant to withdraw the allegation, but she had …
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British mother faces Dubai jail for Facebook ‘horse’ insult
Radar Stirling, Ms Sharavesh’s lawyer and chief executive of Detained in Dubai, told BBC News that both it and the Foreign Office (FCO) had asked the complainant to withdraw her allegation, but she …
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Now you can do banking through WhatsApp in UAE
UAE banks are continuing to set the bar when it comes to technology adoption in the region, with a new focus on offering customer services through social media apps. Dubai’s largest bank, Emirates NBD …
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Dubai’s share in talent and technology-driven FDI surges
Dubai: The Dubai FDI Results and Rankings Report 2018 has added a new index that monitors the contribution of FDI to job creation that explains the correlation between FDI and job growth.
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UAE private sector activity rebounds in March
Dubai: Private sector economic activity in the UAE gained momentum in March with both business output and new orders increasing at a faster rate than in February, with output rising at the fastest …
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UAE-Saudi double tax avoidance agreement to lift trade, investment
Associate Business Editor of Khaleej Times, 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 …
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UAE, Saudi Arabia agreement on avoidance of double taxation comes into effect
The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance, MoF, signed the agreement with Saudi Arabia on the avoidance of double taxation on income and capital and the prevention of tax evasion …
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Dubai Islamic Bank Considers Acquiring Noor Bank, Sources Say
Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC, the United Arab Emirates’ biggest Islamic lender, is considering buying its smaller rival Noor Bank PJSC, people with knowledge of the talks said. The bank has held …
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Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival: All you need to know
Sharjah. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/ Gulf News Sharjah: It’s time for the biggest retreat for children in the UAE. The 11th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) is all set to …
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British mother, 55, faces jail in Dubai after branding her ex-husband an ‘idiot’
Visitors to Dubai are rightfully unaware that they could be jailed for … The laws further forbid anything ‘defamatory’ against the UAE and this can even include the reporting of a news article and …
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UAE- DGCX’s Spot Gold Contract receives Shari’ah certification
and greatly reflect the growing potential of Islamic finance across the UAE and wider GCC region.” Professor Yousef Abdullah Al Shubaily, Shari’ah Advisor, Minhaj Advisory, said, “Our vision is to …
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Double taxation agreement between the UAE and Saudi Arabia comes into effect
The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia on the avoidance of double taxation on income and capital and the prevention of tax evasion, at the Saudi …
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UAE ranks first in the region representing 36% of the total FDI flow to the Arab countries
FDIs in this sector amounted to nearly 28.4 billion dollars, with total foreign direct investment amounting to 23.8% in the UAE. Financial and insurance activities amounted to 23 billion dollars, with …
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UAE- The Maritime Standard launches 2019 Awards
Dubai-based publisher and events organiser … shipbuilding; ship agency; finance and insurance; maritime law; and transportation & logistics. The newsletter, which celebrated the publication …
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Banking is now just a WhatsApp away for Emirates NBD customers
Dubai: Emirates NBD customers can now chat bank via WhatsApp as the bank introduces customised services via the WhatsApp Business Solution, a first in the region. Enhancing the bank’s award-winning …
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Emirates Islamic becomes world’s first Islamic bank to launch banking via WhatsApp
Dubai: Emirates Islamic has announced the launch of Chat Banking services for customers via WhatsApp, marking a global first in the Islamic banking sector. The bank’s customers will now able to …
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Kevin Hansen Wins Inaugural FIA World Rallycross of Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, UAE, April 7, 2019 /CNW/ — Yas Marina Circuit saw Kevin Hansen win the inaugural World Rallycross of Abu Dhabi 2019, wrapping up a spectacular weekend of world-class motorsport and …
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