Mirna Sleiman is on a mission to revolutionise the Middle East’s banking and financial sector. Having spent more than eight …
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Bitcoin hits new record as crypto market cap exceeds $3tn
Bitcoin prices dip after recent long-awaited rise. Where is it headed next? Sydney: Bitcoin and Ether made record peaks in the Asia session on Tuesday as enthusiasm for cryptocurrency adoption and …
Family fear for Brit footballer Billy Hood jailed in Dubai as he ‘vanishes’ after vowing to expose cops who ‘framed him’
THE family of jailed Brit footballer Billy Hood fear for his safety as he has ‘vanished’ after vowing to expose the cops he claimed framed him. The 24-year-old has not been in contact …
Dubai Financial Market’s board appoints Hamed Ahmed Ali as stock exchange’s new CEO
Dubai Financial Market’s board of directors has appointed Hamed Ahmed Ali as the new chief executive of the stock exchange. Mr Ali previously worked as deputy chief executive and chief markets officer …
See what Dubai could look like in 2040 at Dubai Design Week
Dubai: What Dubai could look like in the next 20 years and the creative works of Emirati designers attempting to revive their cultural identity were highlights of the seventh edition of ‘Dubai Design …
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Abu Dhabi’s dilemma: Will the UAE ever operate the F-35?
(STR/AFP via Getty Images) BEIRUT — Talks over technology agreements. Debates about system integration. Concerns over cooperation with China and Russia. These are some of the pressure points involved …
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UAE: Huge fire breaks out at RAK oil factory
Blaze in Al Jazirah Al Hamra brought under control with no injuries reported Ras Al Khaimah: A massive fire broke out in an oil factory in the industrial area of Al Jazirah Al Hamra in Ras Al Khaimah …
In crackdown on illicit trade, UAE to audit all gold refineries
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will require all gold refineries to undergo annual audits to ensure their suppliers are responsible in an effort to combat illicit trading …
The 7 women Andy Cohen should cast for ‘The Real Housewives of Dubai’
The internet went into a tizzy last week when Bravo announced its popular “Housewives” series was ditching Dallas for Dubai. In a statement, the network said the new series, set to drop …
Singles cuts made at 2021 IBF Super World Championships in Dubai
Singles qualifying concluded at the 2021 IBF Super World Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and seven of the eight Team USA members at the event advanced to match play.
Innoventures Education Students Benefit from a Fully Integrated Digital Environment
Innoventures Education modernizes network infrastructure at its UAE schools to facilitate a fully integrated digital …
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EXPO2020 Dubai-India Pavilion: TS to showcase startup success
Telangana will showcase the success and capabilities of its startups and women entrepreneurs from November 9 to 12 at the India Pavilion of EXPO2020 Dubai.
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Sharjah motorists face massive traffic jams near Al Khan, Al Taawun areas after midnight
Not surprisingly, this piqued motorists: the traffic was at a standstill but not the temper of the motorists who constantly kept blaring their horns to vent their exasperation.
Tiger Global Leads $12M Round in MENA Region’s Open Banking Fintech Tarabut Gateway
Dubai-based Open Banking firm Tarabut Gateway recently secured $12 million in capital via a pre-Series A round. The proceeds from the round will be directed towards expanding the company’s tech and …
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AlHuda CIBE UAE and CIFCA sign MoU in Dubai.
AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (Alhuda-CIBE) and Centre for Islamic Finance, Compliance and Advice (CIFCA …
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Dubai First partners with Mastercard to launch the first personalized mobile banking experience in MEA
Mastercard’s experiential customer engagement platform is introduced for the first time in the region with Dubai First
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Three F&B outlets at Jumeirah Mina A’Salam get facelift
Luxury Dubai operator has revamped Zheng He’s, Bahri and Shimmers. Three F&B outlets at Jumeirah Mina A’Salam get facelift. Bahri Dubai, catering news, Jaime Simpson, jumeirah hotels and resorts, …
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