(Beirut) – Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) should immediately reveal the whereabouts of Mosaab Ahmed Abd el Aziz, an Egyptian citizen who disappeared after finishing a three-year sentence in the UAE, Human Rights Watch said today. Rather than …
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Dubai Police to train personnel in underwater crime detection
Digging of bodies, identifying fingerprints and collecting evidence underwater by specially trained personnel are the latest techniques being adopted by Dubai Police to crack down on crimes in the city’s water bodies. A team of 20 experts from the Crime …
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Financing completed for Abu Dhabi’s $1.2bn Reem Mall
Al Farwaniya Property Developments, the consortium behind Abu Dhabi’s Reem Mall, on Tuesday announced that financing for the $1.2 billion project is now complete. Reem Mall, located on Abu Dhabi’s Reem Island, will offer 2 million sq ft of leasable …
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Central Bank sees surge in gross credit, money supply
Gross credit and deposits in the UAE’s banking sector rose in October amid a surge in money supply, reflecting an upswing in economic activity. According to the latest monetary data provided by the UAE Central Bank on Tuesday, money supplies in two …
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Abu Dhabi Police celebrate 60th anniversary
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police commemorated the 60th anniversary of its establishment at Police College in the capital on Tuesday. The first police department was established in Abu Dhabi in 1957. The police celebrated the continuing journey of excellence at …
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There’s going to be a dry night in the UAE next week
For all those who are new to Dubai or have not yet heard the news, it looks like we’re getting a long weekend at the end of the month. According to the Official Portal of the UAE Government, Thursday, November 30, will be a public holiday in commemoration …
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Group urges Egypt, UAE to reveal prisoner’s whereabouts
CAIRO — An international rights group is urging Egypt and the United Arab Emirates to reveal the whereabouts of an Egyptian prisoner who has disappeared, apparently after serving his prison sentence in the Emirati capital. Human Rights Watch says that …
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Smart Dubai extends Paperless Finance project
Smart Dubai Office is set to extend its ‘Paperless Finance’ project to other Dubai government entities, to help them eliminate paper transactions from their financial processes. The Paperless Finance project, which is currently in use by Smart Dubai …
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Iran Banking Issues With China, UAE Resolved
A senior Iranian official announced that there are no significant banking issues with China and the UAE, as hurdles with Turkish Halkbank are being removed. “About two months ago, there were reports that bank accounts of Iranian petrochemical companies …
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National Bank of Fujairah Structures Shari’a-Compliant Financing Solution for Malabar Gold
We are happy to be part of the inaugural Shari’a-compliant gold financing transaction in the UAE, which will go a long way in supporting the precious metals sector by accessing the Shari’a compliant banking products that represent almost 20% of the UAE …
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UAE Banks Federation revamps its brand identity
Reinforcing its pivotal role in driving the continuous growth and development of the country’s banking sector, the UAE Banks Federation, a professional representative body comprising 48 member banks operating in the UAE, has launched a new brand identity.
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871 hard shoulder violations in Sharjah
Sharjah: The Sharjah Police recorded 871 violations of motorists who used the hard shoulder during the third quarter of 2017, an officer said on Tuesday. The statistics showed a drop in hard shoulder violations compared to the same period last year when …
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Property in Dubai Confidentially
How to Buy a Property in Dubai Confidentially? To buy a property in Dubai you must keep few things in mind. Dubai real estate market is continuously experiencing a boom since year 2000 and the main reason behind this is that foreigners are being allowed to …
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Dubai Land Department Launches the Second Edition of the Gulf Real Estate Awards
The Dubai Real Estate Institute (DREI), the educational arm of Dubai Land Department (DLD), and Awards International, have announced the launch of the second edition of the Gulf Real Estate Awards, which targets all companies operating in the real estate …
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Watch: Dubai Safari is almost ready for business
Dubai: The 119-hectare wildlife sanctuary project in Dubai is almost ready, and municipality officials have already taken a tour. Dubai Municipality posted a video on social networking sites of Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of the …
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UAE Exchange Unveils Money Transfer Mobile App and Website
November 21, 2017 – UAE Exchange, the leading global money transfer, foreign exchange and payment solutions brand, announced the launch of its new money transfer mobile app and website in the United Arab Emirates, multiplying customer convenience with …
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UAE financial experts share best ways to invest Dh2,000
Dubai: Saving money remains a top priority among many residents in the UAE, but unfortunately, only a few are able to set aside a huge portion of their income to secure a comfortable retirement or fulfil their financial goals in life. According to a survey …
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