The gross assets of UAE banks surged six per cent to Dh2.854 trillion by the end of November 2018 from Dh2.694 trillion a year ago, the Central Bank of the UAE said. The banking sector’s gross credit …
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Job hunters in UAE flock to tech giants
Job hunters across the UAE gravitated towards online job listings in technology companies more than any other company in 2018, new research by LinkedIn has shown. Four of the most-viewed jobs of 2018, …
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UAE best place for religious tourism: Sikh leader
Be it mosques, churches, or Sikh or Hindu temples, “all these places of worship showcase the beauty of peace and tolerance in the UAE,” Surender Singh Kandhari, who has been living in the country sinc…
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UAE turns into a migrant hotspot
Also watch: How was the UAE founded? (Provided by Euronews) Download the Microsoft News app for your Android or iPhone device and get news & live updates on the go. Every year, thousands of migrants c…
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Why UAE needs to stimulate scale-ups
driven primarily by Dubai’s position as a regional business hub and recent increased focus on SMEs and entrepreneurship,” he said, adding that the country attracts many entrepreneurs from outside, inc…
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Abu Dhabi Bank Merger May Result in 1,000 Job Cuts
(Bloomberg) — A proposed three-way bank merger in Abu Dhabi may lead to about a thousand jobs being cut, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. Talks among Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank …
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Dubai is an ecosystem for innovation
Dubai has established itself as an ecosystem for innovation and the future economy, as well as a preferred global destination for conferences and exhibitions focused on future sectors and emerging tec…
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Revealed: the premium attached to waterfront homes in Dubai
Prices for prime waterfront properties in Dubai are on average more than 50 percent higher than comparable homes inland, according to new research. The new Knight Frank Global Waterfront Report said w…
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Gang who stole Dh4 million in Dubai arrested in less than 24 hours
… News app for your Android or iPhone device and get news & live updates on the go. Revealing the operation’s details, Brigadier Jamal Salem Al Jallaf, director of the CID at the Dubai Police, expla…
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Dubai South honors consultants and contractors for safety milestones
Dubai South has honored companies working within its development for their safety achievements in 2018. Dubai South says that 35.8m man-hours were recorded without any serious accidents or time-loss i…
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Dubai maids shock unsuspecting Indian housewife
Two maids were recently nabbed in Dubai for stealing Dh13,000 worth of gold from their sponsor – who didn’t even know she lost her jewellery until the Dubai Police informed her of the arrest. Thanks t…
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UAE aims to strengthen role in world football
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed has discussed plans to strengthen the UAE’s role in world football during high-level talks with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has headed up football’s global governing …
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Dubai Travelogue: Eat, shop and explore as Dubai is a perfect family vacation destination this festive season
Dubai, a vibrant tourist hub in the Middle East, offers everything one could seek during a vacation — from exotic, heavenly and delicious dishes to a museum basking in the glory of the region’s rich …
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UAE Finalizing ICO and Blockchain Regulations: Mid-2019 Target
The United Arab Emirates regulatory body has approved ICO … according to a report in local news outlet TheNational.ae. Not only has the Securities and Commodities Authority committed to having …
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UAE transforms ahead of AFC Asian Cup
Abu Dhabi: Football fever is spreading throughout the United Arab Emirates, with iconic buildings being transformed and given vibrant makeovers to celebrate the highly-anticipated AFC Asian Cup UAE 20…
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Dubai aims to grow Islamic economy to make up 10% of GDP by 2021
Through the use of modern technology, the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) is aiming to raise the Islamic economy’s contribution to the city’s gross domestic product to 10 percent by 2…
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UAE to deposit $3 bn in Pakistan central bank
The United Arab Emirates will deposit $3 billion in the central bank of Pakistan to help “enhance liquidity” as the country struggles with a balance of payments crisis, state media said Friday. The tr…
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