Commercial Bank International (CBI), a UAE bank headquartered in Dubai, announced the appointment of Shaker Zainal as the head of retail banking. A seasoned Emirati banking executive with almost 20 years of experience in retail banking across the Middle …
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HC lets man cite divorce order by Dubai court
The high court pointed out that the plea about the Dubai court order had been raised in another application … to be urged before the family court,” the high court said. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App.
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UAE demand for business loans up marginally in Q4
Demand for business loans in the UAE increased marginally in the fourth quarter of last year, mainly because of stronger demand in Dubai, while total demand for personal loans was flat, a central bank survey showed on Tuesday. The net balance measure for …
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Over 3m UAE consumers lost $1bn to cybercrime in 2017
A total of 3.72 million UAE consumers lost approximately AED 3.86 billion ($1.05 billion) to cybercrime in the last year, according to newly released statistics from Norton by Symantec. The report revealed that more than half (52 percent) of the UAE’s …
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Dubai’s TRA: No truth in AED5k fine for VPN use
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority in Dubai has moved to quash rumours circulating on social media about the use of Virtual Private Network (VPNs) to bypass local restrictions on internet use and delivery. News of a AED5,000 fine for VPN has been …
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UAE marriage formalised through robot
Dubai: An Emirati groom and bride have formalised their marriage contract ceremony through a robot. The ceremony held at the futuristic Service 1 Centre in Emirates Towers, Dubai, was attended by the bride and groom’s families, as well as representatives …
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Indian Innovation: Godrej EVE to Usher the Trend of ‘SmartLife’ in Dubai
Introduces wireless Wi-Fi enabled solutions to watch over loved ones from afar Embarking on a high growth strategy in the Dubai market, Godrej Security Solutions (GSS) will be participating at this year’s Intersec, to be heldbetween January 21-23 …
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UAE’s newest satellite will provide internet to remote global communities
In the early hours of January 26, UAE time, Al Yah 3 will be perched on top of commercial … With Yahsat satellite technology and a Yahclick mobile wireless access point, heath workers can remotely access patient records and offer treatment the Maasai …
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India-UAE investment task force to facilitate over $1 billion into India
“The UAE has invested over $10 billion in India … which is a Singapore-based entity p[artnered with IFC. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of India news app for your device.
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Police: House fire kills 7 children in United Arab Emirates
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A house fire in an eastern region of the United Arab Emirates killed seven children while they slept, police said Monday, as one of the nation’s top rulers ordered civil defence officials to install fire alarms in all …
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VIDEO: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince honors loyal staff member
ABU DHABI:A long-serving staff member has been praised by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. Mohideen has worked in the office of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi for more than 40 …
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Dubai Desert Classic odds 2018: Picks from same model that nailed Jon Rahm’s latest win
The European Tour is heading to Emirates Golf Club in the United Arab Emirates this week for the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Rory McIlroy is the Vegas favorite at 9/2, followed closely by Sergio Garcia at 8/1 and Tommy Fleetwood at 10/1. Before you make …
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Bad guys steal Dh3.86b from 3.72m consumers in UAE last year
Cybercriminals stole Dh3.86 billion from 3.72 million consumers in the UAE in 2017, with each victim losing an average of Dh669, according to 2017 Norton Cyber Security Insights Report. Speaking to Gulf News, Haider Pasha, chief technology officer for …
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UAE gov’t to offer free fire alarms following tragic blaze
Every Emirati’s home will be fitted with fire alarms at the expense of the UAE government, it was announced on Monday following a blaze in Fujairah which left seven children dead. In a tweet by Dubai Media Office, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum …
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Child car seats distributed in Sharjah
Sharjah: Families in need and new mothers were given 366 car seats for children in Sharjah as part of the child safety campaign. A recent initiative by the Child Safety Campaign (CSC), in collaboration with the UAE Federal Traffic Council (FTC) aims at …
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Smart Civil Defence stations to be built in Dubai
Dubai: New futuristic Civil Defence station buildings will soon replace the existing structures in Dubai. Brigadier Rashid Khalifa Al Falasi, assistant director general of fire and rescue services at Dubai Civil Defence, said the new stations will be …
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Smart Guard programme to boost security in Dubai
Dubai: Security guards will now play a major role in enhancing security in Dubai, thanks to a new initiative announced by the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA). The agency has developed a new programme to monitor on-duty security guards on a live …
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