With a cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 4.3 per cent, East Africa, the most populous region with nearly 456 million people, was also the …
Mzungu Woman Says She Left Family in Philippines to Be with Kenyan Hubby She Met in Dubai
A Filipino woman has revealed she used to pray for a God-fearing man, eight years older than her, and after travelling to Dubai, she met the man, Eric Maina.
The woman who will bring Mexican fashion to EXPO 2020 Dubai
How much do we know about Mexican fashion? From the textile industry? From the designers who were born and raised in Aztec lands? How much do we support them? For the first time, the Mexican fashion …
Fertiglobe IPO covered on day one
UAE fertiliser company Fertiglobe its IPO books was covered hours after the price range was set. Fertiglobe plans to float 18.7% of the share capital at Dh2.45-2.65 per share. The offering consists …
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More UAE dollar bonds expected next year
The overwhelming investor demand for UAE Government’s debut bonds reaffirms the UAE’s strong credit rating, and its ability to overcome all crises, in particular, the repercussions of the Covid-19 …
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Huge investor demand seen as UAE closes $4bn sovereign bond
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has successfully closed its offering of a $4 billion US dollar-denominated multi-tranche sovereign bond package. The bonds, which is comprised of medium and long-term …
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UAE central bank, Abu Dhabi Global Market sign MoU to support fintech
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further support the growth of the fintech sector in the UAE. The …
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Breaking Travel News investigates: Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk
Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk is an imposing addition to the local skyline. Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, here checks-in to sample the Egyptian theme and French cultural flair …
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THE BIG INTERVIEW: Meet the world’s biggest Rolex storekeeper
Dubai-based Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons runs the biggest Rolex store in the world and is also behind one of this year’s largest watch events, Dubai Watch Week. Rob Corder meets with CCO Mohammed Seddiqi and …
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Mall of the Emirates Hosts its Twelfth Edition of World of Fashion
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 13, 2021: From 12 -16 October, Mall of the Emirates will be bringing its twelfth installment of World of Fashion to Dubai. Celebrating fashion, jewellery, art, …
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Sonder Towers opens doors in downtown Dubai
Located close to the beach and the Dubai Mall, Sonder Downtown Towers offer spacious accommodation for families as well as business travellers. There are two- and three-bedroom apartments between …
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Sharjah: Two killed in three-truck crash
Two people were killed and another critically injured as three trucks crashed in Sharjah.The Sharjah Police said the accident was reported on the Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road in the Hamriya area. The …
Watch: Baby in Abu Dhabi weighing just 600 grams survives, sent home after five months in hospital
A baby born in Abu Dhabi at 23 weeks’ gestation, and weighing only 600 grams at delivery, has been sent home in good health after more than five months in hospital. After two surgical procedures and a …
Bencic vs Raducanu: A cracker of a contest on the cards in Abu Dhabi
Tennis fans in UAE can expect a cracker of a contest when Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic takes on US Open champion Emma Raducanu at the 13th Mubadala World Tennis Championship (December 16-18) …
UAE: Baby born at 23 weeks survives after 160 days in ICU
Doctors in Abu Dhabi have been able to save the life of a baby born at 23 weeks of pregnancy. At birth, the newborn weighed only 600g and was in the neonatal intensive care unit (Nicu) for more than …
Video: UAE helicopter lands on road to rescue accident victim
A dramatic helicopter operation in the UAE helped transfer an accident victim to a hospital in the shortest time possible.Khaleej Times · 8@8 with David Light, Wednesday October 13: All your latest KT …
Dubai: History lesson smashes world record; here’s how
This is one historic record! A history lesson in Dubai now has a distinct world record for having students of most nationalities. International School Partnership (ISP) students from 72 nationalities …