SHARJAH, 27th July, 2017 (WAM) — Net profits of AED152 million for H1, 2017, were declared by the Bank of Sharjah against AED176 million for the same period last year, bringing earnings per share for the same period down by 14% to 7.0 fils from 8.1 fils …
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Indian expat’s mother dies on hearing news of his death
Sharjah: Tragedy has struck the family of an Indian expat, who died a day before returning home for good earlier this week, again. His ailing mother in India also passed away after hearing the news of her son’s death, a relative told Gulf News on Wednesday.
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Sachin Tendulkar recalls 1998 Sharjah knocks against Australia
Recalling his glorious exploits in arid Sharjah, especially his famous “Desert Storm” knock of 143 against Australia to help India romp into the final of a tri-nation ODI event in the late 1990s, cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar today described how physically …
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Book of Odia writer nominated for SIBF award
BHUBANESWAR: Popular children’s writer Ramendra Kumar ‘s book ‘A Tsunami Called Naani’ has been nominated for the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Awards, 2017 in the ‘Best International Book’ category.”I am really happy that the book has been …
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CGI Dubai Releases Details Regarding Complaints Received By Indian Seafarers In Distress On Ships
They could also seek advice of the Consulate regarding recruiting company/agent in Dubai and Northern Emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah) by sending email on cons1.dubai@mea.gov.in and cons3.dubai@mea.gov.in.
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New complex general manager for two Sharjah Sheraton hotels
“In addition to further cementing Sheraton Sharjah Beach Hotel & Spa’s position as a market leader, I am privileged to be part of the launch of the Four Points by Sheraton brand in the emirate later this year.” – TradeArabia News Service
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Victory Team to defend world title with one boat
Al Zafein and Bin Hindi won a fourth title when the final round of the 2016 series concluded in Abu Dhabi. The Victory Team duo of Al Zafein and Bin Hindi had 137 points leaving stablemates Dubai 33 — with Al Adidi and Al Ali on board — in second place …
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Study looks at how to ease Abu Dhabi’s traffic congestion
Abu Dhabi: A team of researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) are developing a simulation model of the capital’s roads for a project that aims to help ease some of the traffic congestion in the city. The simulation model is based on Abu Dhabi …
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Khawaja Asif draws 50,000 AED per month from Abu Dhabi firm
Khawaja Asif draws 50,000 AED salary per month from Abu Dhabi based company INT … Many legal expert opine that the news of PMLN leaders holding Iqamas of Dubai and Saudi Arabia is shocking to everyone. Had they declared it, everyone would have known …
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No More The ‘Heaviest Woman,’ Eman Ahmed Can Now Eat Her Meals & Speak Coherently
She weighed around 498 kg on her arrival and was close to 177 kg when she left India. Gulf News also reports that the doctors in Abu Dhabi are aiming to bring Eman’s weight less than 100 kilos.
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Abu Dhabi Global Market to open arbitration centre in 2018
RELATED ARTICLES: Abu Dhabi Global Markets to open Al Maryah HQ | ICC Dispute … regarding the latter’s launch of its Middle East representative office in ADGM, UAE news agency, WAM, reported. The centre, expected to be fully operational by the first …
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FinTech : ADGM partners with Labuan IBFC and Labuan FSA
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre of Abu Dhabi, Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) and Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) have entered new partnerships to foster greater …
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince lauds Saudi King’s efforts on Al-Aqsa
ABU DHABI, July 27 (KUNA) — Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy … efforts to end the Israeli occupation forces restrictions on Al-Aqsa Mosque, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) quoted Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed.. Sheikh Mohammad added that Saudi Arabia …
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Qatar told to close Al Jazeera, reduce Iran ties in list of demands
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (CNN … Bahrain and Egypt sent Qatar the list — which includes a demand to shut down the Qatari-owned Al Jazeera news network — and gave the country 10 days to comply with the demands. CNN’s Erin Burnett obtained …
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New mission to promote food security
Abu Dhabi: A newly formed non-profit organisation headquartered … Nobel laureate and the mission’s special adviser, told Gulf News. “In many countries of the Middle East and Africa, basic agricultural conditions do not exist and this leads to …
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Dubai bans popular business website over ‘false news’
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have banned a leading business website and magazine for one month for allegedly publishing “false news” on failed real estate projects in Dubai. Arabian Business has withdrawn the report, entitled “51 Dubai projects …
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Watch: Dubai taxi driver fired after deliberately hitting car
Dubai: A driver in Dubai was fired and had his taxi license revoked after a video showed him intentionally reversing, and crashing into another taxi. The video, which was uploaded on YouTube recently, shows the driver getting out of the car and arguing …
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