In just a few years, Jassim Al-Seddiqi has become the “go to” financier in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, and made the company he runs — Abu Dhabi Financial Group (ADFG) — one of the most important investing institutions in the Arabian Gulf. ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka wins Abu Dhabi Test
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 68 runs in the second and final Test at Abu Dhabi a short while ago. Chasing 317 to win, the Pakistanis were bowled out for 248 in the first session of the final day. This is Sri Lanka's first ever day-night Test. Asad Shafiq was ... ( read original story ...
UAE’s Mashreq launches digital-only bank
Mashreq has launched a full service bank that will have no branches as it embarks on a digital transformation to appeal to a new generation of people. Computer Weekly takes a look at how some of the world's biggest financiial brands have moved to the cloud ... ( read original story ...)
UAE problem loans to rise, Moody’s warns
LONDON: Problem loans in the UAE’s banking sector are set to rise by the end of 2018, ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service warned, blaming “sluggish” economic growth seen this year. The agency has forecast that non-performing loans could reach ... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi’s Aldar to hand over Ansam, Al Hadeel projects this year
Abu Dhabi developer Aldar Properties has confirmed that it will hand over two of its new projects – Ansam and Al Hadeel, before the end of this year. Located on the west side of Yas Island, Andalusian-style apartment development Ansam will be handed over ... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi cruise sector embarks on regional trade roadshow
Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal is forecast to welcome 129 ship calls from 18 different cruise lines, making the emirate a firm fixture on the world cruise map and continuing to base their regional Arabian Gulf operations at the terminal. - TradeArabia News ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Economy and Noon Join Hands to Promote E-Commerce and Customer Happiness
Together, the two entities will work with the authorities concerned in updating e-commerce laws and regulations as well as in enhancing service standards in order to promote customer happiness and facilitate business in Dubai using the latest technology. ( read original story ...)
Dubai private sector growth slows in September
Dubai's non-oil private sector growth eased in September despite a sharp improvement in business conditions driven by steep expansions in output and new business, latest data shows. The seasonally adjusted Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index ... ( read original story ...)
Uber riders in Dubai can now select electric-powered Tesla
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Uber is offering its customers the option to ride in one of 50 new Tesla electric-powered vehicles in Dubai, where large gas-guzzling sedans and luxury sports cars dominate the emirate’s six-lane highways. The U.S.-based ... ( read original story ...)
Aldar to Deliver Ansam and Al Hadeel Homes to Customers This December
Aldar Properties PJSC ('Aldar'), Abu Dhabi's leading listed property development, investment and management company, continues to make steady progress across its destinations. On the west side of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s most exciting destination ... ( read original story ...)