(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Gulf operations of Bank of Baroda (BoB), the only Indian lender with presence in the UAE, will get stronger following its impending merger with two other public sector …
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Dubai schools may cut down tuition fees
Since 2012, Dubai’s private education sector has seen 65 new schools … said this shift in education and property landscape could spell good news for parents. “It should drive (tuition) prices down a…
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Abu Dhabi Regulator Calls for International Cryptocurrency Regulation Effort
A senior finance official has said Abu Dhabi would like to see comprehensive international regulation of the cryptocurrency arena. An official from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory …
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UAE health ministry says HPV vaccine is safe and remains optional
Dubai: A top official from the ministry has reiterated on Wednesday that the cervical cancer vaccine for schoolgirls in Dubai and the Northern Emirates remains optional and will only be …
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UAE court clears extradition of Briton wanted in India in AgustaWestland helicopter bribery case
Senior prosecution sources told Gulf News that Michel also told Dubai prosecutors that the same case (involving the same charges) was dismissed against him by Italian prosecutors. “Michel was …
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UAE remains a millionaire magnet
Taimur Khan, research manager, Knight Frank, said given the projected economic growth and the UAE’s attractions as a lifestyle and business-oriented destination, the country is very likely to see the …
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UAE’s non-oil economy grows 3.6% year-on-year in the second quarter
DUBAI: The UAE’s non-oil economy grew 3.6 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter, compared to a revised 3.8 per cent in the first quarter, which was the fastest rate since the beginning of …
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50% off entrance fees for these UAE tourists
Dubai: Starting tomorrow, September 20, Dubai will be rolling out the red carpet for some visitors in UAE by slashing the cost of entrance tickets to several attractions in the city, including the …
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UAE school makes photography part of curriculum
Dubai: Global Indian International School (GIIS) has introduced a dedicated photography period as part of daily classes, at both its Dubai and Abu Dhabi campuses. GIIS UAE, in association with …
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Sharjah Announces its First Fully Integrated Investors Services Centre
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — In a bid to support prospective foreign investors expand their international growth ambition in the UAE, its third largest emirate, Sharjah, has announced the …
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Abu Dhabi ranked safest city in the world
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has been named the safest city in the world for the second year running by Numbeo, a website that collates data to develop the world’s largest user-contributed database …
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Huawei sees over 100% growth in UAE smartphone sales
Dubai: Huawei expects more than 100 per cent year-on-year growth in smartphone sales from the UAE this year, a company official said. Quoting research firm GfK’s stats in the second quarter …
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Dubai to mark Saudi National Day with celebrations, events
Dubai: Dubai will celebrate Saudi Arabia’s 88th National Day on September 23 with a line-up of events and activities around the city. The celebrations, which will begin by welcoming visitors …
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Dubai’s OneGram launches Sharia-compliant digital currency
Dubai-based OneGram Group has listed a cryptocurrency it bills as Sharia-compliant on the company’s virtual exchange and is planning additional listings in coming months, its chief executive said on T…
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Case3D expert points to tech, property trends driving UAE properties
As far as property technology is concerned, we do not feel that there is a crisis in GCC/UAE real estate. With Dubai’s adoption of technological advancements in construction and real estate that are a…
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The Dubai Business Women Council meets with the UN Assistant Secretary-General to discuss cooperation
The Dubai Business Women Council held discussions with HE Yannick Glemarec, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director for Policy and Programme in UN Women, who headed a …
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Dubai firm accused of duping Hero Exports of Rs 1.8-crore
LUDHIANA: A Dubai-based firm allegedly duped Hero Exports of Ludhiana of $247,008. Local police registered a case on Monday after a year-long inquiry into a complaint. In the complaint filed on …
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