Islamic banking is as old as Islam itself and despite a recent slump, it is becoming increasingly popular globally with Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Following Shariah doctrine, Islamic banking is ba…
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Dubai held a ‘gender balance’ awards, and every single winner is a man
When asked by Business Insider about the lack of female prize winners, the Dubai Gender Balance Council told us: “During the Index’s second edition, recipients of the Index’s awards happened to be ent…
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UAE’s e-commerce spending up 48% in 2018: review
“While some sceptics may look at 2018 as a slow year in terms of UAE retail card spending, actual data collated by Mashreq bank’s merchant acquiring business shows otherwise,” added Pankaj Kundra. “As …
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UAE’s Etisalat launches free upgrade to double broadband speed
Etisalat said the move will enhance UAE’s competitiveness standing in the global fixed broadband speed index increasing broadband penetration and business productivity in the country. Etisalat announc…
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Man with the ‘Midas’ touch: Indian jewellery magnate’s rise to fame in the UAE
The group records an annual turnover of $2 billion with a presence in UAE and 10 other countries. Plans are to reach a turnover of $3 billion in 2020 and expand the business to 20 countries with …
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Abu Dhabi TV cameraman killed, reporter wounded in Yemen
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Authorities in Abu Dhabi say a bombing in Yemen has killed a cameraman for the Emirati capital’s state television channel and wounded one of its reporters. The state-run …
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Dubai Chamber membership passes 231,000
Last year the Chamber’s international offices held 1,552 meetings with companies and investors keen to explore business opportunities in Dubai – a growth of 91 per cent over 2017. Another …
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Honor View 20 launches in the UAE, price revealed
In the UAE, the phone is available with 8GB RAM and … experience and provide quality products,” Sunbaigong told Gulf Business. The Honor View – the first from the company’s Honor series …
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Water delivery scam leaves Sharjah resident high and dry
A spokesperson from the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) issued a statement to Gulf News: It is important for residents to communicate with the Department in case they face any case …
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UAE, Pakistan mull new consular section, e-gate access
Both sides also discussed the arrangement and how to facilitate the visit of commercial, government and business delegations between the UAE and Pakistan. During his meeting with Shah on the occasion …
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Pakistan to offer visa on arrival to UAE citizens
UAE citizens to receive visas on arrival in … on-arrival for 50 countries (up from 24), e-visas for 175 countries and business visas to 98 countries (up from 68). Tour operators approved by …
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Dubai waives Dhs1,000 fee to boost tourism industry
Dubai Tourism also introduced three proposals to support the government’s economic stimulus programme aimed at making it easier to operate and grow a business in Dubai including attracting more …
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Dubai waives another fee to boost tourism industry
Companies operating in the tourism industry will save another fee when doing business in Dubai. Image Credit: File photo Dubai: Hotels and other companies in the tourism and hospitality industry …
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Dubai waives PRO registration to boost tourism
Separately, Dubai Tourism had introduced three proposals to support the government’s economic stimulus programme aimed at making it easier to operate and grow a business in Dubai including attracting …
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Dubai waives another fee for tourism companies
Companies operating in the tourism industry will save another fee when doing business in Dubai. Image Credit: File photo Dubai: Hotels and other companies in the tourism and hospitality industry …
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Dubai’s DMCC CEO resigns, new COO appointed
Dubai freezone operator DMCC has announced that its CEO Gautam Sashittal has stepped down from his role after five years in the position. He will leave the company at the end of April 2019, a …
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Dubai Taxi Corporation launches new ‘royal limo’ with fridge, massage seats
Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), part of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled a new ‘royal limo’ offering luxury services in the emirate. The ‘deluxe vehicle’ will be fitted …
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