The Latest on violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state and the flood of ethnic Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh (all times local): 1:30 p.m. Dubai’s ruler is sending a Boeing 747 cargo plane loaded with tents to shelter Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
( read original story …)
Apple Pay coming to UAE before year-end
Apple Pay will enable customers in the UAE to make secure purchases in stores, in apps and on the web without using a credit or debit card. Apple today announced that Apple Pay, its near field communication (NFC) payments service for iPhones, will be …
( read original story …)
2nd China-UAE Conference on Islamic Banking & Finance Explores International Cooperation in Support of ‘One Belt, One Road’ Initiative
The Dubai Center for Islamic Banking and Finance in Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) and the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre has successfully concluded the 2nd China-UAE Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance. The two-day event held …
( read original story …)
Doha Bank cuts staff after Qatar’s rift with neighbours -sources
DUBAI, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Doha Bank has cut around 10 jobs in the United Arab Emirates and plans to put some staff in the region on unpaid leave, sources said, as it copes with the fallout from Qatar’s rift with its Arab neighbours. Qatar’s fifth-biggest …
( read original story …)
Dubai Property Set to Fall Further as Vacancies Climb
Dubai residential property prices and rents are set to fall further as losses of high-paying jobs and dwindling household incomes boost vacancies across the city, according to Phidar Advisory. “The false start of early 2017 is over and the cracks are …
( read original story …)
BurJuman Centre installs du’s free WiFi UAE
BurJuman Centre is offering visitors free WiFi, courtesy of du’s WiFi UAE. Visitors can take advantage of the service by searching for the network name @WIFIUAE, to which they can select either the free option, WIFI UAE, or WIFI UAE Premium, a paid service.
( read original story …)
UAE to attend OIC’s first science and technology summit in Astana
The United Arab Emirates will be participating in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s first summit on science and technology here from 10 September to 11 September. Ahmad bin Abdulla Humaid Belhoul AlFalasi, Minister of State for Higher Education …
( read original story …)
Dubai developer uses new cladding technology to boost fire resistance
Dubai developer ARTAR will use a newly developed form of cladding, which offers fire-resistance up to temperatures of 1200ºC, in the construction of a residential tower in Dubai, according to a statement issued by the company on the occasion of Cityscape …
( read original story …)
BOK International UAE embraces iMAL Islamic Core Banking System
iMAL latest version offers an advanced and agile banking platform carrying many technical and functional refinements that would bridge the fintech gap. With this further investment in Path Solutions, BOK Group will have the best solution available in the …
( read original story …)
Dubai Property: New Projects Flourish
Property developers in Dubai showcased new multi-billion-dollar mega-projects on Monday despite falling prices, in the hope of stimulating demand and helping to end a three-year market downturn. Exhibitors at the three-day Cityscape Global showed off …
( read original story …)
NICL Dubai property scam: Phoney figures used to save major accused
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani courts have apparently been misled to save the skins of six accused persons in a high-profile property purchase scam involving the National Insurance Company Limited (NICL). An officially commissioned report confirms that the company …
( read original story …)
Dubai Properties to showcase high-powered realty portfolio at Cityscape Global
Visitors to the Dubai Properties stand, S1D10 at Sheikh Saeed Hall 1, will be treated to the master developer’s innovative vision for the city’s future development. Dubai Properties, a leading Dubai-based real estate master developer of renowned …
( read original story …)
Dubai developers unveil mega projects at property show despite downturn
Developers showed high-end skyscrapers at the three-day Cityscape Global property show in Dubai with hopes of stimulating and helping to end a three-year downturn in the real estate market Dubai: Property developers in Dubai showcased new multi-billion …
( read original story …)
Revealed: Dubai’s most sought-after neighbourhoods
The higher end communities of Arabian Ranches, The Springs and Akoya Oxygen are the top three most searched for villa neighbourhoods in Dubai, although a growing number of people are searching for midmarket properties, according to online marketplace Dubizzle.
( read original story …)
Gulf real estate expo highlights affordable housing shortage
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tens of thousands of luxury projects were on display at a premier global property show in Dubai on Monday, but missing from the glittering mock-ups and pipeline of home dreams being rolled out were more affordable …
( read original story …)
Dubai Harbour to Get Second Cruise Terminal
Meraas, a Dubai-based holding company, has announced that Dubai Harbour will have a second cruise terminal in addition to the one already revealed in January 2017. Dubai Harbour will be the first cruise destination to build two terminals simultaneously …
( read original story …)
In pictures: Dubai reveals legacy plans for Expo 2020 district
Authorities in Dubai have unveiled plans for a new business and residential district that will utilise the site of World Expo 2020 when the exhibition is finished. District 2020 will span more than two million square metres and serve as a hub for strategic …
( read original story …)