Following the IPO, the Government of Dubai retained the remaining 80 per cent of DFM Company through Borse Dubai Limited. www.dfm.ae Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an …
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U.S. dollar jumps vs Saudi riyal in forwards market as oil slumps
The U.S. dollar rose against the Saudi riyal in the forwards market on Wednesday after oil prices slumped, with Brent crude futures dropping to their lowest in more than two decades as the coronavirus …
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This day, that year: When Sachin Tendulkar’s Desert Storm blew away Sharjah
Sachin Tendulkar in full flow during his ‘Desert Storm’ innings in Sharjah as Adam Gilchrist looks on. Image Credit: Gulf News archive Dubai: The term ‘Desert Storm’ is familiar to almost everyone …
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UAE, Pakistan working on more repatriation flights for Pakistanis
The United Arab Emirates and Pakistan are working to add more flights to repatriate Pakistani citizens from the Gulf Arab state, a Dubai government source said on Wednesday. Islamabad last week began …
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Azizi’s Dubai Creek Views tower 37% complete
… views of the iconic Dubai Creek and the picturesque Downtown Dubai skyline. A 20-storey development, Creek Views features 634 residences, comprising 396 studios, 218 one- and 20 two-bedroom units …
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Mystery surrounds death of 10-year-old Indian boy in Sharjah flat
A 10-year-old boy was found dead in his flat in Sharjah, the police have confirmed to Khaleej Times. It was not immediately clear how the boy died. David Punnakkal was a grade 6 student of Ryan …
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Middlesex University Dubai: Get a quality UK degree in Dubai
The Middlesex University Dubai offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including Foundation, Business Management, Marketing, Accounting and Finance, Tourism, Computer …
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Working from home has ‘accelerated dramatically’ with the virus: Dubai Future Foundation
The emerging trend of working from home has “accelerated dramatically” along with the coronavirus pandemic, says Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation. He says human resources …
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UAE telco Du reports 4.8% drop in year-on-year revenues for Q1
However, Dennelind cautioned: “Going forward, and similar to many other companies in the UAE and globally, we expect to see a material negative impact on our operations and financial results as a …
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Saudi finance minister set to provide update on Kingdom’s economy
RIYADH: Mohammed Al-Jadaan, the minister of finance and acting minister of economy and planning is set to discuss the latest economic developments in Saudi Arabia in light of the challenges facing the …
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UAE’s FTA extends deadline for VAT filings, payments
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has given an alternative date – ‘on an exceptional basis’ – of May 28 for businesses to file their VAT returns and pay any due tax in light of restrictions …
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10-year-old Indian boy found dead inside his bedroom in Sharjah
Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: A 10-year-old Indian boy was found dead inside his bedroom in Sharjah on Tuesday evening, Sharjah Police have confirmed. David Punnakkal, who lived in Al Qasimiya …
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Coronavirus: Marine activities in Sharjah to resume
SHARJAH: Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has announced that establishments operating in yacht and boat rentals as well as marine trips will be allowed to resume their activities.
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Expo 2020 Dubai organisers support one year delay due to coronavirus
Organisers of Expo 2020 Dubai on Monday backed a proposal to postpone the event for one year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement came after a meeting between officials from the and …
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UPDATE: Dubai Expo 2020 postponement to hit UAE, IT and IoT projects
The international organisation governing officially designated world fairs has agreed in principle to postpone Dubai Expo 2020, originally slated for a six-month run starting October 20, and …
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UAE urges against food export restrictions at G20 agricultural meeting
The United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Food Security urged countries to work together to maintain global food supply chains as coronavirus lockdowns disrupt the food and agriculture industry.
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Dubai paperless strategy: 14 Dubai Government entities cut their paper consumption by 64.9% to date.
This group includes Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, Dubai Media Inc., Department of Finance Dubai, Dubai Government Human Resources …
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