The UAE Banking Pulse report analysed quarterly data of the 10 largest listed UAE banks in the third quarter of 2017 against the second quarter of 2017, and identifies prevailing trends throughout the intervening period. The report uses independently …
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Dubai community gets sensors to detect cooking gas leakage
Al Khail Gate in Al Quoz is the first Dubai residential community to install these sensors as part of its developer’s move to switch to composite LPG cylinders in the community. As first reported by Gulf News, “explosion-proof’ composite LPG …
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Dubai’s big plans to revolutionize how we travel
In October, company CEO Rob Lloyd told local news that construction will begin in 2019 with testing to commence at production level in 2021. Lloyd had previously described Dubai as “our number one priority,” but more recently would not be drawn as to …
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UAE’s Masdar inks deal to build floating solar plant in Indonesia
Indonesian power company PT Pembangkitan Jawa-Bali (PT PJB), a subsidiary of the state electricity company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), and Abu Dhabi’s Masdar have signed a project development agreement for the world’s largest floating solar …
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Dubai Customs Wins Innovation Award at UAE Ideas Conference 2017
Al Firdan said: “This is part of Dubai Customs plans and vision to lead customs innovation worldwide. Winning awards is not an end it’s a means to spread knowledge and improve the business”. The award was introduced in the year 2012 to encourage the …
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Dubai Wholesale City Joins TECOM Group in Celebrating 46th UAE National Day
The festivities drew the participation of Abdulla Belhoul, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Wholesale City in addition to senior executives, business partners and community members from across TECOM Group. Belhoul said: “Every year on National Day …
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Sharjah Police to lease distinguished car plate numbers
Sharjah: Sharjah Police are considering an initiative allowing residents to rent distinguishd plate numbers for a specific period, instead of outright ownership. The lease is renewable. Brigadier Saif Ziri Al Shamisi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police …
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British woman faces jail in Dubai after her FRIENDS took selfies with a guest who fell asleep in a hotel lobby and lost his glasses during argument when he woke up – even …
There is so much on the news about the way they treat British visitors … Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, the organisation representing Ms Hutchinson, said: ‘Visitors to the UAE need to be aware that justice does not operate the same way …
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British woman faces jail in Dubai after placing a man’s glasses in a bin while he fought her friends because they had been taking selfies with him as he slept in hotel lounge
There is so much on the news about the way they treat British visitors … She’s really taking the rap, those guys in Dubai really seem to do things by association, I just find the whole thing so shocking. ‘I’m just very concerned about her.
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Dubai bids to be a global tech hub
Dubai has amazed the world recently with the hi-technology gadgetry it is adopting. Jeremy Howell looks at its plan to become a global tech hub.
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Dubai Culture Participates in ‘Kuwait UAE Week’ with a Programme Full of Activities
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, hosted a number of activities to celebrate ‘Kuwait UAE Week’ – ran from 27th – 29th November 2017 at Zabeel park. The activities were …
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Dubai Center for Islamic Banking & Finance releases Takaful-focused 3rd annual report on Islamic Economy
(MENAFN Editorial) UAE, November 27, 2017- The Dubai Center for Islamic Banking and Finance (DCIBF), an entity formed through a partnership between Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) and the ‘Dubai the Capital of Islamic Economy’ initiative …
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Other sectors are required to keep their financial book records for five years
Taxis in the UAE would, therefore, charge no VAT to its passengers … Guidance is expected from the Ministry of Finance and FTA over the coming days.
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Dubai wealth fund posts $2.8bn net profit for H1
Mohammed Ibrahim Al Shaibani, executive director and CEO, Investment Corporation of Dubai said: “In the first half of 2017 the portfolio of ICD continued to deliver strong operating and financial results and steady growth. ICD remains focused on …
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UAE’s RAK Ceramics plans capacity expansion in India: CEO
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – RAK Ceramics plans to build a third plant in India to almost double its production capacity there next year, the UAE-based company’s chief executive told Reuters. “Our target in India is to have 20 million square metres of capacity …
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Sharjah Ruler’s statement on Commemoration Day
SHARJAH: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has said that Commemoration Day, marked on 30th November, is an occasion to express our pride in what the sons of this country have done in defence …
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UAE tourism, heritage, culture highlighted
Abu Dhabi, Nov. 29 (BNA): Tourism, heritage and culture were highlighted by the Emirates News Agency (WAM) as the United Arab Emirates celebrates its 46th National Day. The year 2017 has once again seen a substantial growth in incoming tourism to the UAE …
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