Smart technologies will be used to ensure compliance with Covid-19 precautions in Uber rides. A new object recognition technology, for an instance, will verify if drivers in the UAE are wearing masks …
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20,000 units of blood donated in Dubai since mid-February
On the occasion of World Blood Donor Day, The Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) Dubai Blood Donation Centre revealed that around 22,000 blood donors from 150 nationalities donated around 20,000 blood …
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Combating coronavirus: Sharjah government employees can take leave with full pay to volunteer in essential sectors
Government employees of Sharjah can now apply for special leave and also receive full pay if they are volunteering to support the essential sectors during crises. The directive was approved by the …
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Amlak International announces intention to list on Saudi stock exchange
The announcement of our intention to list on Tadawul is a historic moment for the company, with the forthcoming IPO a testament to our commitment to future growth. Amlak International plays a leading …
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Dubai Economy, Commercial Bank of Dubai to provide exclusive banking services for DED Trader licence holders
DUBAI – The Business Registration and Licencing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy and Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) have joined hands to provide exclusive banking services for DED Trader licence holders.
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Ministry of Finance launches first phase of Accrual Accounting Programme
The transition to accrual accounting represents a critical step that increases the efficiency of the federal budget and improves public financial management in the country. The fi …
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Pinsent Masons grows its Financial Services offering in Dubai; appointment of Banking & Finance partner
Multinational law firm, Pinsent Masons, has appointed Banking & Finance partner Matthew Escritt to lead the firm’s Banking & Finance practice in the Middle East, based in Dubai. Matthew joins from …
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RAK Properties’ profit jumps three-fold on the back of higher operating income
RAK Properties reported a more than three-fold increase in net profit for the first quarter on the back of higher net operating income and lower finance costs despite a drop in revenue. Net profit for …
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TP-Link appoints Naizak as new distribution partner for SMB solutions in UAE and Oman
In terms of the deal, Naizak Distribution will supply TP-Link MEA FZE entire SMB product range and services across the UAE & Oman …
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Coronavirus: Dubai volunteers and businesses charter repatriation flights to India
Young woman who lost her job and who lived in a stairwell for days is among hundreds to fly home at the weekend …
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Dubai’s Luxhabitat, Gulf Sotheby partnership targets rich property investors
The Dubai-based brokerage arm of the business will be headed by Azar as the chairman and Christ Whitehead as managing partner, overseeing the sales and operations teams. Font will remain the CEO of …
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UAE’s NDT launches disinfection gates to fight Covid
NDT International, a certified and approved disinfection and sterilization services provider in the UAE, has launched disinfection gates to help the country in its ongoing sterilization operations to …
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Amlak International plans Saudi Tadawul listing, IPO
Saudi Arabia’s leading non-bank real estate finance company, Amlak International for Real Estate Finance, is planning to launch an IPO on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul). Amlak International …
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Pinsent Masons grows its Financial Services offering in Dubai with the appointment of Banking & Finance partner Matthew Escritt
Matthew is a banking and finance specialist, advising on all areas of structured cross border finance, including syndicated lending acquisition, development finance, asset finance, vendor finance, and …
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Dubai Stocks Lead Gulf Losses as Banks Face Pressure: Inside EM
Dubai equities lead Gulf losses as investors remain cautious about the pace of economic recovery, while volatility jumps in global markets.
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Cryptocurrency: How to trade in them and what are the risks?
Being faced with innumerable options of cryptocurrencies to choose from, it’s important to know how to narrow down your choices and trade the currency on the exchange, while also looking at what are …
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KT edit: UAE leads the digital revolution
Tech inclusivity is the aim of futuristic governments like the UAE who are ready for more disruptions that come their way …
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