Debt is a criminal offence in Dubai, and Jonathan Castle is facing three years in jail Jonathan Castle moved in 2002 to pursue the ‘Dubai lifestyle’, but missed payments saw loans that began at £20,24…
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Yemen’s Houthis say 26 killed in coalition airstrikes, UAE media blame Houthis
The United Arab Emirates’ state news agency WAM said the Houthis had launched a ballistic missile, which resulted in the death of one child and injured dozens of civilians in Ad Durayhimi. Saudi Arabi…
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Mint on Track to Comply With the UAE Central Bank Payment Service Provider Regulations
Forward looking Statements This news release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information include the statement that Mint expects the UAE central bank regulatory framework for stor…
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Kerala Flood: Indian Government Refuses Foreign Financial Aid
As Kerala is struggling to find its ground after the devastating floods, financial aid and technical assistance have been pouring in from all corners of the country as well as from the world. UAE, Mal…
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Asia Cup’s first hero returns to Sharjah Stadium after 34 years
A fan lifts the bat of Surinder Khanna after he produced a match-winning performance against Sri Lanka in the first Asia Cup in 1984 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Javed Nawab/Gulf News Archive “It w…
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UAE will create business opportunities for Ghanaian enterprises – Ambassador
Sheikh Khalifa Al-Zaabi, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Ghana said, the emirates will play a critical role in creating business opportunities for Ghanaian enterprises and promote …
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Kerala floods: Tussle over Rs 700-crore aid offer from UAE
(Photo: AFP PHOTO / MANJUNATH KIRAN) He demanded that the government should compensate Kerala if it is unwilling to accept UAE’s offer of assistance. “We asked Union Gov for financial support of Rs 22…
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Homefront: ‘I have Dh1.5m to invest in Dubai property. Which areas are best?’
I want to invest in the Dubai property market and understand prices are low at the moment, making my plans very timely. I would like to buy around the Dh1.5 million mark, ideally a good-sized apartmen…
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Dubai nightlife’s resident trailblazer eyes Asia expansion
Is there a moonshot idea you are pursuing in your business? We can’t declare it just yet, but it will be an innovative value addition to the Dubai market. Our main business goals right now are enhanci…
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Saudi Arabia says it ‘remains committed’ to Aramco IPO
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia says it “remains … that acquisition is likely the Saudi Arabian Oil Co.’s proposed purchase of a stake in petrochemical firm SABIC. The IPO of Aramco is a …
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UAE Food Bank donates meat to needy families at abattoir
Workers and needy families received sacrificial meat donations at Al Qusais abattoir during Eid Al Adha, thanks to the UAE Food Bank counter that was introduced across slaughterhouses for the first ti…
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UAE aid: Delhi rules it out, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan says not any other nation
UAE cannot be considered as any other nation … has invited flak for the flood relief amount released so far — Rs 600 crore. On Wednesday, Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac took to Twitter: “Natio…
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Virgin Hyperloop One eyes Dubai for first office outside US
The Hyperloop technology uses electromagnets to accelerate trains through a low-pressure tube, allowing the vehicle to glide silently with little to turbulence. Virgin Hyperloop One chairman Sir Richa…
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Dubai expats cancel Onam and Eid celebrations, stand by Kerala
Dubai: Overwhelmed by the natural calamity in Kerala … daughters Dashana and Darhsita have decided to call of their Onam celebrations. Nair told Gulf News: “My daughters who were watching the news w…
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Unsung heroes work so you can celebrate Eid holidays in UAE
Dubai: Thousands of unsung heroes work diligently behind the … run by scores of men and women who go to work so that others can enjoy a respite. Gulf News focused on these good Samaritans, who give …
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UAE is not any other nation: Kerala CM on Centre’s no to foreign aid
The UAE “cannot be considered any other nation”, Kerala Chief Minister … I don’t know why they should deny some other government’s help,” Issac told NDTV news channel. Meanwhile, Thailand’s Ambassad…
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Ex-Diplomat Stresses Accepting UAE Cash Offer For Kerala Is A Problem
While the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offering $100 million as financial assistance for flood relief operation in Kerala is a “good gesture”, there is a “problem” in accepting such a huge cash donation …
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