according to industry experts ahead of Cityscape Abu Dhabi property expo. A leading regional real estate industry event, the Cityscape Abu Dhabi, which is the 13th in the annual series, runs at the …
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UAE denies visa restrictions for Nigerians
The United Arab Emirates Thursday said it has not suspended issuance of three-month tourist visa to Nigerian passport holders. “These news are inaccurate and stresses the importance of sourcing …
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UAE President awards Indian Prime Minister the Zayed Medal
according to WAM news agency. Commenting on the announcement, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, said the Indian …
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CIS Islamic Banking & Finance Awards to be Held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
(Dubai): AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE) is going to organize CIS Islamic Banking & Finance Awards at Tashkent, Uzbekistan on May 02, 2019. The awards will be given to the …
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HSBC sees growth in green finance with low carbon push in Menat region
There are opportunities for local and international lenders in the green finance space with the rise in renewables energy capacity deployment, especially in the region’s two biggest economies – Saudi …
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Dubai Property Prices See Marginal Decline in the First Quarter of 2019
With notable projects by trusted builders such as Emaar, Meraas and Dubai Properties grabbing the attention of the global market, both the off-plan and secondary market in Dubai have started off on a …
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On UAE’s highest civilian honour, PM Modi says ‘accept with utmost humility’
The UAE President, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan … Asked about the matter at a regular news briefing, external affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said: “As and when the next visit is …
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Abu Dhabi said to mull merger to create biggest MidEast bank
A representative for First Abu Dhabi Bank, known as FAB, said the firm doesn’t comment … newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank strongly denies report on merger with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Dubai: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has strongly denied it is merging with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank to create the biggest lender in the Middle East. Quoting anonymous sources, Bloomberg reported that …
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Blockchain technology and the future of banking
Nicholas Jones, senior manager of banking & financial services recruitment at Robert Walters Dubai, shares his insight: Despite historically having been one of the most immune sectors to technological …
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Mideast Stocks: Banks lift Saudi, Dubai continues to rally on Emirates NBD deal
Saudi Arabia’s stock market marked its ninth session of gains on Thursday, led by banking shares, while Emirates NBD’s deal to buy Turkey’s Denizbank lifted Dubai’s main index. The Saudi index was up …
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Dubai sees surge in Japanese tourists after social media campaign
Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) reported record growth in overnight visitors from Japan, crossing the 100,000 mark for the first time at the end of 2018. Reflecting …
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Abu Dhabi property market experiences marginal decreases in the new year
The high ROI and large portfolio of affordable properties in the capital’s emerging areas have led to a high amount of interest in the Abu Dhabi property market. In Q1 of 2019, the Abu Dhabi property …
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Dubai Quality Group & International Technology and Intelligent Consultancy Solutions sign MOU
Dubai, UAE; Dubai Quality Group (DQG) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with International Technology and Intelligent Consultancy Solutions (ITICS) partnering to strengthen quality, business …
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Dubai Quality Group (DQG) & International Technology and Intelligent Consultancy Solutions (ITICS) sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU)
(MENAFN – Dubai Quality Group) To foster quality, business excellence, innovation in Egypt & Africa, Dubai Quality Group (DQG) & International Technology and Intelligent Consultancy Solutions …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank deny merger talks
First Abu Dhabi Bank, the largest lender in the United Arab Emirates, in a bourse filing said it “strongly denies the report issued by Bloomberg on the potential merger”. “FAB currently has not …
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London court orders Djibouti to pay $385 million for exclusivity breach: UAE news agency
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday that the London Court of International Arbitration had ordered Djibouti to pay Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT), partially owned by DP World …
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