The Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) remarkable growth has further raised the City of Wonders’ status as a major focal point for global finance and a growth multiplier for the industry.
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Extension of freeze on govt fees reflects Dubai’s farsightedness
Dubai’s decision to extend a freeze on government fees for another two years will go a long way in boosting confidence among the small and medium investors as well as large corporates. The decision …
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UAE strongly condemns Houthi attempt to target Saudi with explosive drone
The ministry calls on international community to take an immediate and decisive stance on the militia’s actions …
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Coco Gauff leads upsets in Dubai, top-seeded Svitolina loses
American teen Coco Gauff led a day of upsets in the second round of the Dubai Championships on Tuesday, when top-seeded Elina Svitolina lost and Petra …
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UAE starts first independent digital banking platform
The first independent digital banking platform in the United Arab Emirates launched on Sunday, a neobank hoping to become a leader in the Middle …
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Covid vaccinated Abu Dhabi staff to take monthly PCR tests
Fully vaccinated employees of government entities in Abu Dhabi need to take a Covid-19 PCR test every month to enter their workplaces, the local human resources authority said in a new set of …
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Covid: Inspirational women volunteers during the pandemic in UAE
There’s no escaping the fact that the pandemic has taken over our lives. We didn’t anticipate how the world would change but at the same time, it helped us connect, collaborate and continue with our …
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Kvitova pulls out of Dubai event with thigh injury
Czech fourth seed Petra Kvitova pulled out of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Tuesday after suffering a thigh problem in her second round match. Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion who lifted …
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At Dubai airport, travelers’ eyes become their passports thanks to iris scanner identification
The latest artificial intelligence program the United Arab Emirates has launched is pitched as a way to stem the spread of COVID but is raising privacy concerns.
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Hope Probe’s Mars mountain video wows Sheikh Hamdan
The UAE’s Hope Probe has captured the highest peak in the solar system in all its mighty glory.DON’T MISS: UAE Hope Probe’s first image of Mars labelled, explained’All thanks to Allah’: How UAE …
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Barakah is a catalyst for economic growth and Emiratisation of peaceful nuclear energy technology
The UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Programme is a catalyst for growth in the UAE, providing 25 per cent of the country’s needs for clean electricity. This project generates further energy supplies to …
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Hedge fund chaired by GB News investor shorting ITV
Marshall Wace has taken a 0.68pc short position on the broadcaster which has suffered from the pandemic-induced downturn …
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Phat flat: Hedge funder nears deal for $153M London penthouse
Quadrature Capital founder and billionaire Suneil Setiya is said to be in talks to buy a penthouse at One Hyde Park in London for around $153 million.
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Hayley Hughes targeted by crook in Dubai who used bank card to book limos
Love Island personality Hayley Hughes realised her bank card was being used without her permission by someone else when she noticed charges for flashy cars and chauffer driven rides …
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UAE Ramadan: Sharjah bans Iftar tents, distribution; Covid rules issued
The Sharjah Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team (ECDMT) has issued several Covid safety rules for residents to follow during the holy month of Ramadan. ALSO READ: Ramad …
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Invest in Sharjah explores stronger economic ties with Singapore
Sharjah’s economic resilience continues to display positive business outlooks to investors worldwide, especially during the height of the pandemic last year which witnessed the addition of 24 new proj …
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No tuition hike for Abu Dhabi’s private schools next academic year
Private schools in Abu Dhabi will not be allowed to increase fees for the 2021-2022 academic year, the emirate’s Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) told Khaleej Times on Tuesday. The …
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