DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates banned a popular Mideast website and magazine on Wednesday for publishing what the authorities alleged was “false news.” The move against Arabian Business magazine comes as the seven-state UAE …
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UAE Embassy in Washington, DC hosts interfaith iftar, highlights shared values
“While the values I’ve mentioned are especially important in Ramadan, they transcend culture and religion. These are values we hold dear in the UAE, where we welcome people from all backgrounds and religions.” Congressman Thomas Suozzi (D-NY) spoke at the …
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Pipeline of IPOs From U.A.E. in Full Flow Ahead of Aramco Sale
Saudi Arabian Oil Co. isn’t the only one keeping IPO markets busy in the Middle East. A slew of companies from the United Arab Emirates, both sovereign-owned and privately held, is lining up initial public offerings in a bid to capitalize on money …
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Abu Dhabi Ports ‘mulling IPO’ amid UAE listing boom
ABU DHABI (BLOOMBERG) – Abu Dhabi Ports is considering an initial public offering (IPO), joining a growing list of state entities in the United Arab Emirates seeking to sell shares, according to people familiar with the matter. The government-run ports …
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Abu Dhabi Ports denies plans for Iisting
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is planning to list its retail unit for a valuation of up to $14bn and Saudi Aramco is preparing for what is expected to be the world’s largest ever IPO next year. Read: UAE’s ADNOC plans listing of retail unit at $14bn …
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UAE orders banks to freeze accounts, assets of those on terrorist list
The Central Bank of the UAE issued a general statement to all banks and financial institutions to search for and freeze any accounts, deposits or investments belonging to persons and entities listed by the four countries boycotting Qatar. The bank said in …
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Dubai Financial Market : DFM second quarter profit plummets on lower trading commission fees
Only listed exchange in the Arabian Gulf posted a 19.2 per cent drop in net profit The Dubai Financial Market posted a 19.2 per cent drop in second quarter net profit on lower trading comission fees. Jasper Juinen / Bloomberg The Dubai Financial Market …
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UAE’s Lulu Exchange acquires Al Falah Exchange
Lulu Exchange is part of the UAE’s Lulu Group and offers financial services such as remittances, currency exchange and salary administration. It launched eight years ago and operates in the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, India, Bangladesh …
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Authorities Ban Dubai News Site and Magazine Over ‘False News’
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have banned a popular Mideast business publication for publishing what they say was “false news.” A statement released by the Dubai government on Wednesday said that the Arabian …
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Meet the first Emirati woman to climb Denali
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi resident Hanady Al Hashmi has become the first Emirati woman to scale North America’s highest peak. The 30-year-old marketing professional achieved the feat last month when she reached the top of Alaska’s Mount Denali, previously …
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Dubai news site, magazine shut over ‘false news’ allegation
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have banned a popular Mideast business publication for publishing what they say was “false news.” A statement released by the Dubai government on Wednesday said that the Arabian …
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New RTA diversion on Dubai Airport Road opens on Friday
Dubai: A major new traffic diversion will open on Friday as part of the ongoing Airport Road Improvement Project of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai. Deira-bound traffic on the Airport Road, when coming from Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road …
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Dubai road deaths decline 32% in first half of 2017
Dubai: A promising drop in road fatalities in the first of this year as compared to the same period in 2016 is helping Dubai Police edge closer to their strategic target of zero road deaths by 2020. Latest statistics revealed by Dubai Police show a 32 per …
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Egg-streme heat! Man show just how hot it is in Dubai by frying an EGG in the sunshine
A man has shown just how hot it is in Dubai by frying an egg on a brick pathway. The unnamed man did the experiment to show the sweltering temperatures currently plaguing the Middle East – with the egg cooking in under a minute. The man placed a frying pan …
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The Dubai Taxi Fleet is Getting an Exciting Upgrade!
A whooping Dhs 69 million! Confirming the news, the Dubai Media Office tweeted: As of now, 4,850 devices have already been installed. They aim to install the system in a total of 7,850 cars, by December this year! RTA confirmed that by June 2018 …
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Du Is “Okay” With Skype, WhatsApp As Long As They Partner Up For The UAE
UAE’s second largest telecom provider Du is open to offering voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services such as Skype and WhatsApp through its network if such services are offered in partnership with operators, it said this week. Skype, which is …
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Nedaa and Nokia set Dubai as HQ of Innovation Lab
A key stipulation under the Nedaa-Nokia agreement is the Emiratisation of all positions and the training and qualifications of employed UAE nationals. Nokia will also grant Nedaa and approved technology partner Esharah Etisalat Security Solutions access to …
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