Leading property development firm RAK Properties has announced record … The firm, which is listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, currently boasts total assets valued at Dh5.11 billion ($1.39 billion), a significant increase on the Dh4.99 billion …
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Abu Dhabi Q2 earnings estimates
Q2 2017 %change Arqaam Capital 526.00 3.69 EFG Hermes 494.00 -2.62 Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank reported a net profit of 507.30 million dirhams in the second quarter of 2016. —– ALDAR PROPERTIES …
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Keep on trucking: UAE start-up founder sets his sights on GCC
Dubai: Trukker, one of the UAE’s latest start-ups … We’ve committed to continue pumping cash in to the business even if we’re not making money,” Biswas said. The next step Now, satisfied with their progress in the consumer market, Trukker …
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Dubai ahead of Bahrain in innovation
Bahrain is losing ground to Dubai as a regional hub for financial services and must adopt new technology to stay relevant, a new report revealed yesterday. “The United Arab Emirates has been a more enthusiastic adopter and promoter of fintech …
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Thousands of North Korean labourers in US-allied Gulf nations
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — As pressure on North Korea grows over its nuclear weapons program, America’s most valued Arab allies host thousands of its labourers whose wages help Pyongyang evade sanctions and build the missiles now threatening the U.S …
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Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s Tiger Zinda Hai now moves to Abu Dhabi from Morocco.
It will happen in Abu Dhabi again! Director Ali Abbas Zafar revealed it saying on Twitter, writing, “4th schedule of @TigerZindaHai done in morocco, thank you local production you guys did a fabulous job, here we come Abu Dhabi -last one.”
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United Arab Emirates mission evaluates investment options in Costa Rica
The mission is part of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, according to a news release from the Costa Rican Foreign Ministry. Local officials presented projects that focus primarily on public infrastructure and public services. Among these are the …
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Indian body repatriation rules cause confusion again
Abu Dhabi: While the controversy on the repatriation procedures of mortal remains to India continues, two divergent positions have emerged on the issue from two different quarters of the Indian government. As Gulf News reported on July 10, a circular …
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Top 5 factors that influence customers’ choice of a hotel in Ghana
Strong Wifi connection, on site restaurant … In modern day, countries such as the UAE and the USA have up to 7 star hotels with ultramodern facilities and mind-blowing architecture. In Ghana, there are quite a few 4-5 star hotels and many budget to …
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Pakistani expats hail Supreme Court decision
Dubai: Pakistani expatriates in the UAE have hailed the Pakistan … which led to the Supreme Court intervention. Speaking to Gulf News, several Pakistani expats said that the judgement sends a strong message to all politicians that there is growing …
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Summer rain brings relief from the scorching heat in the UAE
Dubai: Summer showers brought temporary relief from the scorching heat in Al Ain, Sharjah and the country’s Dhafra region on Friday. The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) reported light to moderate rain on the southeast Hamim district …
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Dubai Customs holds intellectual property rights workshop
DUBAI: The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Department of Dubai Customs has organised a workshop to step up efforts aimed at fighting fake goods. The workshop was attended by 24 officers from Dubai Customs and other relevant government bodies across the …
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Brand agents help customs officials fight back against fake goods
Top brands like Lacoste and Fossil have been working alongside Dubai Customs officials to step up their war against fake goods on sale in markets across the emirate. Workshops hosted by the Intellectual Property Rights Department of Dubai Customs have been …
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NIA Begins Process to Attach Properties of Proclaimed Offender Zakir Naik
A News 18 report states that 51-year-old Naik, with the help of Parvez Khan-aide of Rajan, purchased properties in Dubai, Mumbai and Pune. Also Read: NIA gets proof against Zakir Naik, summons him for communal speeches: Reports Reportedly, Naik …
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Uzbekistan confirms it holds ex-president’s daughter in custody
That statement also recorded something of Ms Karimova’s geographical footprint with property and bank accounts across Russia, Europe, Hong Kong and Dubai. Ms Karimova had led a globe-trotting lifestyle, hosting fashion parties, shooting pop videos and …
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Arjaan by Rotana introduces new dining options to step up weekend excitement
In a bid to enhance weekend plans of people in Dubai, Arjaan by Rotana has unveiled a new set of offerings aimed at delivering a supreme dining experience. The hotel property, located in Dubai Media City, has introduced a new family-friendly ‘Friday …
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Dewa innovation team launches five smart initiatives
commercial and industrial customers from one property to another within Dubai, by transferring all current account information to their new accounts and transferring the insurance, without the need to visit the Dewa’s Customer Happiness Centres.
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