Dubai, 21 February 2018: Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) now allocate almost a quarter (23% … principal protection, a hedge against inflation, and an increase in portfolio performance. “That being said, finding the right allocation strategy for these …
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Yemen minister accuses UAE of trying to fragment his country
CAIRO – A Yemeni minister has accused the United Arab Emirates of trying to fragment his country by creating separate “regional and tribal armies” in the south. Yemen has been engulfed in a civil war since 2015, with a Saudi-led coalition that includes …
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Dubai Airports to upgrade southern runway at DXB
Dubai Airports on Monday confirmed plans to close Dubai International’s (DXB) southern runway for a 45-day period in 2019 to conduct a comprehensive upgrade designed to boost safety, service and capacity levels. DXB operates 24/7, 365 days per year with …
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Abu Dhabi Tour: Stage 5 highlights – Video
“As long as I continue winning, I will continue riding,” Valverde said. “I don’t know if I’m the best rider in the world, but I’m a rider who wins big races and is always up there.” Race leader at the start of the stage, Rohan Dennis (BMC), had already …
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Dubai Silicon Oasis, Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai Host Arabic E-Literature Conference
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the Arabic Electronic Literature: New Horizons and Global Perspectives conference …
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Valverde continues comeback with Abu Dhabi win
Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (VN) — Spaniard Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) continued his unbelievable comeback since fracturing his leg in the Tour de France with the Abu Dhabi Tour’s summit stage and overall title …
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Valgren wins Het Nieuwsblad, Valverde shines in Abu Dhabi: Daily News Digest
If his win at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana didn’t make it clear that Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) is back near his best, then the Spaniard’s performance at the Abu Dhabi Tour certainly did. Valverde, who didn’t race for nearly seven months …
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Dennis loses jersey but keeps morale at Abu Dhabi Tour
The 27-year-old drew encouragement from his showing across five days in Abu Dhabi. “It’s good to know that I’m not completely behind the eight ball. I am within the range I need to be in February. As I said before this race it would be a good test to see …
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Abu Dhabi Tour: Alaphilippe climbs to fourth overall on the final day
Lying tenth as he came into the fifth stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour (Qasr Al Muwaiji – Jebel Hafeet, 199 kilometers), Julian Alaphilippe made a significant jump in the general classification, finishing this edition of the race in fourth place and narrowly …
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Abu Dhabi Tour: Valverde outsmarts Lopez at Jebel Hafeet to claim overall title
Alejandro Valverde of Team Movistar put in a spectacular performance to win stage five of the Abu Dhabi Tour, with that the overall General Classification for his first big win of the season. The 37-year-old, who was eighth before the start of the final …
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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council …
Abdul Majeed Al Khoori, Acting CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, commented: “Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2018 will be the platform for new launches and exclusives for the region including the long anticipated Gulfstream G500. In addition, the show will attract a …
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Artificial intelligence dawns on UAE education sector
Dubai: Educational institutions in the UAE have started using artificial intelligence (Ai) and machine learning to predict students at risk of dropping out, the employability of graduates, and other patterns, according to a Dubai-based data science company …
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Look: New Dubai photos from 400km away
Dubai: A NASA astronaut has grabbed the attention of UAE social media users after he posted several photos of the UAE while up in space. Scott D. Tingle posted the captivating photos on social media recently, as the astronaut was travelling 400 kilometres …
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ABB inverters to power up Dubai solar
As the United Arab Emirates (UAE) grows its solar capabilities, ABB solar inverters are helping villa owners in Hatta reduce energy bills by up to 40%. Earlier this month, UAE announced ambitious plans to invest $163bn to generate almost half the country …
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At drone fair, Chinese show off armed model likely in UAE
The Obama administration opposed selling the UAE armed versions of the Predator over Missile Technology Control Regime, a 30-year-old agreement that aims to limit the spread of missile technology. But that apparently didn’t stop the UAE from purchasing …
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UAE insurers report strong results supported by gains in underwriting income
Dubai: UAE insurers posted healthy top-line growth, improved operating profits and stronger shareholders’ equity in their 2017 financial results, according an analysis of the full-year results by Standard & Poor’s. “Based on our analysis, we consider …
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Net interest income growth boosts profitability of UAE lenders
The four largest banks — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Emirates NBD (ENBD), Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) and Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), representing more than 60 per cent of total assets — reported strong growth in operating incomes. The gains were …
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