The UAE’s strategy of economic diversification over the past decade has paid rich dividends for its maritime business Image Credit: Courtesy Dubai Maritime City Authority It’s been plain …
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UAE consumers’ online spending soars 48%
“While some sceptics may look at 2018 as a slow year in terms of UAE retail card spending, actual data collated by Mashreq bank’s merchant acquiring business shows otherwise,” said Pankaj …
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Diverse, international flock awaits Pope Francis’ UAE trip
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – At St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dubai, an effort to transcribe the Bible in the native tongue of its flock saw the holy book presented in 52 languages — a sign of the co…
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UAE Bank merger: ADCB, UNB and Al Hilal Bank answer you questions
The official website of the three merging banks, ADCB , UNB and Al Hilal who are expected to finalise their merger by mid 2019, has published answers to the most frequent questions being asked by …
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Avalanche of new homes in Dubai extends property slump
Zainab Fattah Dubai’s homeowners will have to wait at least a couple more years for a long-running property slump to hit bottom as developers put a record number of new residences on the market this y…
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Business Line Dubai: In with the old, in with the new
Islamic banking is as old as Islam itself and despite a recent slump, it is becoming increasingly popular globally with Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Following Shariah doctrine, Islamic banking is ba…
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UAE ‘used spying tool’ to target Qatar’s emir, other rivals
A UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman and Apple Inc declined to comment for the story. The Gulf crisis, an ongoing diplomatic dispute that has roiled the GCC, was set in motion by the hacking …
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UAE firms tie up in three-way mega merger to create $114 billion banking giant
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Union National Bank and Bank Al Hilal have announced a major three-way merger deal that will create the fifth largest lender in the MENA region with combined assets of $114 …
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Ministry of Finance hosts delegation from the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes
Abu Dhabi UAE: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently hosted a delegation from the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi during the…
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Dubai Islamic Bank net profits up 11% to Dh5 billion in 2018
Dubai: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) on Wednesday reported Dh5 billion net profits, up 11 per cent compared to Dh4.5 billion in 2017. In response to the strong performance, DIB’s board of directors …
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Planning a short vacation? Travel from Dubai to Muscat by bus for just AED 55
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority and Oman … Every bus will offer free WiFi, and will accommodate up to 50 passengers. The best part of this service is its price – a one-way trip …
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Where to stay in Dubai for First Time Visitors
It is located across from Burjuman Shopping Centre. The 4-star Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Dubai features a rooftop swimming pool and free Wi-Fi in all areas. Located on Mankhool Road, it is 1.2 …
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Why the future of the UAE job market is tech-driven
The adoption of an innovation-led and technology driven economy is at the top of the UAE’s priorities in 2019. In early 2018, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Pri…
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Exclusive: UAE used cyber super-weapon to spy on iPhones of foes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A team of former U.S. government intelligence operatives working for the United Arab Emirates hacked into the iPhones of activists, diplomats and rival foreign leaders with …
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Dubai held a ‘gender balance’ awards, and every single winner is a man
When asked by Business Insider about the lack of female prize winners, the Dubai Gender Balance Council told us: “During the Index’s second edition, recipients of the Index’s awards happened to be ent…
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Take a bus trip to Muscat for just Dh55
With a capacity of 50 passengers, the luxury buses have free WiFi, adaptive cruise control and drive assist for additional safety. Image Credit: Shafaat Shahbandari/Gulf News Dubai: Travellers can …
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Middle East & Africa Wireless Headsets Market Report 2019: Market to Grow at a CAGR of Over 8% to 2023 – Key Players are LG, Sony, Bose and Sennheiser
For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cccl28/middle_east_and?w=5 Research and Markets also offers Custom Research services providing focused, compreh…
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