However, the banking sector in the UAE continues to be quite fragmented, with 23 domestic banks and 29 foreign institutions operating onshore, as well as a plethora of alternative finance companies that exist to serve SMEs and retail clients whom have …
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Video: From gardeners to CEOs, 497 Dubai residents leap into Guinness Book
“We came in three buses. We are very excited to do this record-breaking challenge,” Saddia Ahmad, a gardener from Pakistan, told Gulf News. Shah Nawaz, another gardener, said they were proud to represent Dubai in a Guinness World Record. “Our job is …
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Dubai Airshow Was Dynamic for Defense
The Dubai Airshow ended as it had begun, with the defense business overshadowed by announcements of huge airliner deals. Nevertheless, this was a dynamic and fascinating event from a defense perspective. You can read all the important news in the defense …
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WSF News – UAE Joins the World Snooker Federation
The World Snooker Federation (WSF) is today delighted to announce that the UAE Billiards & Snooker Association (UAEBSA) has become the latest national federation to become a full member of the WSF. A delegation of President Jason Ferguson and Vice …
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Man avoids extradition to UAE over human rights fears
Image caption Gary Black faced torture if he was extradited to the United Arab Emirates A retired businessman from South Lanarkshire has avoided extradition to the United Arab Emirates over fears he could be tortured. Gary Black, from Lesmahagow …
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Blaze guts Sharjah warehouse filled with electronics
Colonel Sami Khamis Al Naqbi, Director of Sharjah Civil Defence, told Gulf News that authorities received a call for assistance at 12:55pm and firefighting teams responded immediately. Firefighters battled intense heat and black smoke but soon managed to …
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Bank of Sharjah P J S C : Sharjah Islamic Bank launches Samsung Pay
Sharjah Islamic Bank has launched a partnership with Samsung Pay Sharjah Islamic Bank has today launched the use of its Samsung Pay service. The partnership marks a new addition to Samsung Pay’s portfolio of payment networks and banks. Nabil Abou Alwan …
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UAE announces public holidays for National Day
The UAE has announced holidays for public sector workers to mark the 46th National Day and Commemoration Day, earlier known as Martyrs’ Day. According to the circular issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, public holidays to mark the …
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Ahmad Zeidan: British student released from UAE prison
A British student has been freed from jail in the United Arab Emirates after a three-year campaign for his release. Ahmad Zeidan was imprisoned in 2014 after 0.04g of cocaine was found in a car in which he was a passenger. He always claimed he was innocent.
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Family wins Dh170 million inheritance case in Abu …
The heirs of a man who had registered his company and other properties – worth Dh170 million – in the name of his sponsor and partner, have won the battle over the rights to their relative’s inheritance. The Abu Dhabi Cassation Court has cancelled earlier …
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Jetmakers end Dubai rollercoaster with big orders pending
… a deal that never was and ended with the mother of all air show announcements – this week’s Dubai Airshow saw little in the way of firm new business, but reminded observers the rivalry between two global giants is as fierce as ever. As stragglers …
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FAB Recognised as Top UAE Financial Institution for Climate Change Action
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest financial institutions, has emerged as the highest scoring UAE financial institution for its latest climate change response to global environmental disclosure …
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The United Arab Emirates says it’s on track to go to Mars within three years
It sounds like a challenge of galactic proportions.The United Arab Emirates (UAE) says that despite its space agency only being three years old, it remains on track to launch a probe to Mars by 2020. The Hope probe would touch down on the red planet by …
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Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies Convenes Annual HR Managers Forum
Jamal Al Jasmi, General Manager of the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies, welcomed 38 HR manager and representatives from various UAE-based banks to the forum, andsaid: “The purpose of the annual HR Forum is to highlight the challenges …
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DIB Wins UAE’s Strongest Islamic Retail Bank 2017 for Third Year in a Row
Dubai Islamic Bank, the UAE’s largest Islamic bank, took home the title of ‘Strongest Islamic Retail Bank’ in the UAE 2017 at the Islamic Retail Banking Awards (IRBA) for the third consecutive year. Hosted by Cambridge IF Analytica, the third Islamic …
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Family wins Dh170 million inheritance case in Abu Dhabi
The heirs of a man who had registered his company and other properties – worth Dh170 million – in the name of his sponsor and partner, have won the battle over the rights to their relative’s inheritance. The Abu Dhabi Cassation Court has cancelled earlier …
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Fire breaks out in Sharjah warehouse
Colonel Sami Khamis Al Naqbi, Director of Sharjah Civil Defence, told Gulf News that they received a call about the fire at 12:55 pm. Firefighters from Sharjah and Dubai arrived at the scene and controlled the blaze in 35 minutes. The warehouse is …
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