The Executive Council of Dubai has signed a MoU with the Chinese city of Shenzhen with the aim of strengthening cooperation across cultural, economic and technology fields. The MoU was signed by Abdul…
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UAE bank assets rise 6% to Dh2.85tn led by growth from conventional lenders
The UAE’s bank assets rose 6 per cent to Dh2.85 trillion in the first eleven months of this year from the end of December 2017, led by growth in conventional bank assets, latest central bank figures s…
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Insta-friendly dream home: UAE residents ‘eyeing visually-appealing properties’
Affordable luxury is now in vogue as the ‘unobtainable now becomes the obtainable’ when it comes to property buying in the UAE, according to an industry expert. Community living, outdoor spaces, and s…
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2019: It’s time for bigger funding, consolidation in UAE
“The UAE is pursuing aggressive nationwide reforms to diversify its economy and much of the country’s hopes lie in the innovation and entrepreneurship of its people. Technology, particularly the cutti…
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Financial advisers and employers must step up to help expatriates fill the retirement gap
Saving for retirement is set to evolve for UAE residents, according to experts, as financial advisers and employers face pressure to offer better options amid a raft of UAE government reforms. With a …
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UAE releases photos of princess Sheikha Latifa after disappearance
… of a daughter of Dubai’s ruler after friends and supporters say she was forcibly returned to Dubai after fleeing months earlier. The state-run WAM news agency carried a government statement Monday …
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UAE conventional banks’ assets hit Dh2.275 trillion
The assets of UAE conventional banks (CB) amounted to around AED2.275 trillion, accounting for 79.7 per cent of total banking assets by the end of November 2018, with Sharia-compliant banks …
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UAE releases first pictures of ‘runaway’ princess
met with Her Highness Sheikha Latifa in Dubai,” the foreign ministry said in a statement published by the state-run WAM news agency. “During her visit to Dubai, Mary Robinson was reassured that H.H. S…
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Bank of Sharjah open to mergers
The Bank of Sharjah is open to mergers as the consolidation trend in the UAE’s banking sector is set to continue, said a senior executive at the bank. “We are not talking to any bank for merger. There …
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UAE banks shares hold up even as real estate take a dive
Banking stocks listed on the UAE bourses have been untouched by the recent sell-off that adversely impacted real estate shares. They are still holding up because of expectations that further Fed …
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‘Missing’ daughter of Dubai ruler seen in new photos from United Arab Emirates
She said it was worth taking any kind of risk as she had literally had enough of her life in Dubai,” Jauhiainen told Sky News. Until the release of the images on Monday, the 33-year-old royal had not …
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New executive chef at Millennium Atria Business Bay
The soon-to-open Millennium Atria Business Bay in Dubai has appointed Supul Maneesha as its new executive chef. Maneesha will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the hotel’s dining outlets …
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Video, pictures: UAE leaders, Bahrain’s king visit Dubai’s heart-shaped lake
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived in the UAE this week, where he held talks with senior UAE leaders. During the meeting, they discussed the bilateral relations between the UAE and …
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Liberty House eyes steel and aluminium assets in the UAE
“The UAE is an area where we can see sustainable growth for the … “There may be opportunities for IPOing some individual parts of the business but not as an overall business,” he said. “We are looki…
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‘Missing’ Dubai princess pictured alive
During her visit to Dubai, Mary Robinson was reassured that H.H. Sheikha Latifa is receiving the necessary care and support she requires.” When asked by Sky News, the spokesperson for the UAE governme…
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Dubai princess Latifa missing for nine months PICTURED ALIVE after abuse claims
The UAE ministry of foreign affairs and international co-operation said to rebut “false allegations” the pictures “provided evidence that Her Highness Sheikha Latifa was at home and living with her fa…
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Photos of ‘missing’ Dubai princess released
… of a daughter of Dubai’s ruler after friends and supporters say she was forcibly returned to Dubai after fleeing months earlier. The state-run WAM news agency carried a government statement saying …
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