SHE was born into a life of extreme wealth and privilege, but a Dubai princess’ longing for freedom has left her in dire straits. Four-and-a-half months ago, Princess Latifa Al Maktoum fled the afflue…
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Princess Latifa Al Maktoum of Dubai’s terrifying failed escape
SHE was born into a life of extreme wealth and privilege, but a Dubai princess’ longing for freedom has left her in dire straits. Four-and-a-half months ago, Princess Latifa Al Maktoum fled the afflue…
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UAE, Alberta to boost trade ties
Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Industry, has visited Calgary in Canada’s western Province of Alberta from July 8-11 to attend the inaugural Canada-UAE Business Cou…
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Sharjah Islamic Bank’s net profit up 4% in first half 2018
Dubai: Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) on Sunday reported Dh283 million net profit for the first half 2018 compared to Dh272.9 million in the same period last year. Net operating income reached Dh524.2 mil…
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Dubai Chamber pilots cutting-edge healthcare technology
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed the latest initiative designed to ensure the wellbeing of its team members. The organisation, which represents the interests of Dubai’s business com…
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Dubai Chamber pilots cutting-edge healthcare technology designed to put its employees in the driving seat
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed the latest initiative designed to ensure the wellbeing of its team members. The organisation, which represents the interests of Dubai’s business com…
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How millennials can keep tabs on their financial health in the UAE
For many, credit cards are either a convenience with rewards and part of a budgeting strategy or a tempting gateway to spending beyond your means. Yet credit cards used wisely from a young age could a…
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UAE’s RAKBANK signs partnership with FC Barcelona
The deal, extendable by another two years, will see RAKBANK become the Official Bank of FC Barcelona in the UAE. This partnership entails the launch of new FC Barcelona dedicated co-branded products i…
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No Respite For Abu Dhabi’s Residential Market In Q2 Says Chestertons
Apartment and villa sales decline 3% and 4% respectively; apartment rental rates soften by 3%, villas by 1% according to the Q2 2018 report The current decline in sales prices and rental rates in Abu …
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Jumeirah emirates towers – Dubai Video
Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Mall are also within 2 mi (3 km). Hotel Features Along with 13 restaurants, this hotel has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas is provi…
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Bahrain dinar hits 17-year low vs dollar as hedge funds sell
DUBAI, June 26 (Reuters) – Bahrain’s dinar fell to a 17-year low of 0.38261 against the dollar in the spot market on Tuesday as hedge funds sold the currency in the forward market because of concern a…
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LDJ Cayman Fund Makes a $4 Million Investment in Octaneum
and Dubai. LDJ Capital has three subsidiaries: 1. LDJ Capital Group: Victoria Partners, LDJ Venture Capital, LDJ Hedge Fund, LDJ Media Fund, LDJ Capital Advisory, LDJ Capital Investment Bank, and LDJ …
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Transplants in the UAE
The UAE passed its first law on organ transplants in 1993. Under this regulation, transplants were allowed between living donors who were related. This meant that only kidneys and parts of the liver c…
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Organ transplant in UAE: The way forward
told Gulf News. The facility is the UAE’s first transplant centre, and has offered transplants between living related donors since 2008. The UAE needs more donors, and this can only happen if transpla…
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UAE minister chosen as UN digital technology adviser
The UAE’s cooperative approach to digital technology can lead the way for the international community. So says Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and the Future, who has been chosen as a …
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UAE banks now able to charge VAT on fees
Banks can now charge VAT on fees following a circular from the Central Bank of the UAE which rescinded a previous notice banning the practice. In circular 157/2018 called Amendment to Annexure 2 of th…
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Sharjah Islamic Bank Launches Special Package ’Masarra’ Card For GDRFA Sharjah Staff
Sharjah Islamic Bank has announced the launch of a special package in addition to the prepaid “Masarra” card, designed exclusively for the employees of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign…
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