US defence secretary says US support for Saudi Arabia and UAE-led coalition is not unconditional, ‘constantly reviewed’. US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said his country’s support for the Saudi Ara…
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UAE group contributes to ‘New Kerala’ vision…
Sitting miles away in the UAE, the group played a crucial role in the rescue operations … The group made great use of technology. “We scanned through all popular pages of Malayali leaders and influe…
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How bad is the squeeze on Dubai hotel revenues?
Some bad news for the hospitality sector last week? On the surface, yes. Preliminary data for July says average hotel daily rates in Dubai will hit their lowest mark since August 2004. Average daily r…
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Dubai awards contract to run new traffic management trial
state news agency WAM reported. Mattar Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of the RTA, said: “The RTA is undertaking the TIM scheme in collaboration with the General HQ of the Dubai Police. The sc…
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Boundless Possible masterbrand is ‘not similar’ to Dubai’s
He said his company was aware of the Dubai branding during development of the NT masterbrand but felt comfortable they were sufficiently different for it not to be a problem. NEW DEAL: GET 7-DAY PAPER …
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Dubai daily Gulf News to shut down its tabloid newspaper Xpress
Dubai-based weekly tabloid newspaper Xpress, published by Gulf News, will shut down its print publication this month. The paper’s final edition will hit newsstands on August 30. Abdul Hamid …
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Reinisch to lead rebranded Al Habtoor City in Dubai
The news, which was confirmed at a press event in Dubai, follows an earlier announcement that Marriott International would no longer manage the hotels on Sheikh Zayed Road. Mohammed Al Habtoor, chief …
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Dubai, Singapore pen FinTech agreement
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have penned an agreement that allows them to refer innovative financial technology (FinTech) companies betwe…
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A Crypto UAE is emerging, but FOMO already leaves a victim in Abu Dhabi
Seccurency, a US-based provider of financial technology products for the tokenized issuance and trading of securities, is set to open a crypto-asset business under the new Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADG…
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Dubai, Singapore regulators sign fintech deal
Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) have entered into a deal to provide cooperation and referrals in the area of emerging financial technology.
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Dubai Signs Fintech Agreement With Singapore’s Monetary Authority
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has signed an agreement with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) that provides a framework for cooperation and referrals between the innovation team…
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StanChart to pilot smart guarantees in trade finance
… an industry-defining solution which we believe will transform the way guarantees are issued and processed in the UAE. Siemens Financial Services has been a key partner for us to build and develop …
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Neighbourhood Watch: Al Ghadeer, the Abu Dhabi satellite town that could be the future of transport
Plans to develop more than 6,000 homes were met with scepticism, despite the area being an easy commute to both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Today … a deal to develop a transport system with Aldar Propertie…
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Outperforming Abu Dhabi index inches closer to 5,000 mark
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange general index closed … and was the most active stock in trade. Aldar Properties closed almost steady at Dh1.93. “The real estate and construction sector …
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Sharjah Performing Arts Academy to offer comprehensive programmes
Sharjah: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued a Decree-Law No. 1 of 2018, on Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA). The new …
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Inmate assaults two policemen, damages property in Dubai
Dubai: A British inmate has gone on trial for physically assaulting two wardens and damaging public properties at a detention centre, a Dubai Court of First Instance heard. The defendant, 29 …
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Abu Dhabi department organises ‘Bring Your Child to Work Day’
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) organised a special “Bring Your Child to Work Day” event this week, giving the children of employees the chance …
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