This latest bust by Dubai Customs raises the number of Captagon pills seized to over 10.7 million tablets in a four-month period. The container was scanned and, with the help of the K-9 Dog unit, the …
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UAE releases Qatari naval vessel, military personnel
UAE has released a Qatari naval vessel and the four military personnel who were on board when it was detained last week. Also read: Qatar withdraws ‘measures established’ against UAE According to a …
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Dubai-listed DSI confirms investigation by UAE regulator
The UAE’s main financial regulator is reportedly setting up a … According to local daily Gulf News, the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (ESCA) will go through the company’s financial …
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Explained: A child of Indian parents gets a birth certificate in UAE. Why is this unusual?
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates recently broke with tradition after they issued a birth certificate for a child born to a non-Muslim man and a Muslim woman, both expatriates from India. …
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UAE organizations demand more from their data, despite achieving 125% return on data management investments
Businesses in the UAE admit the key factors preventing them from improving their ROI are a lack of the right technology to support data management (42 percent), a lack of internal processes (33 …
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UAE leaders exchange Ramadan greetings
Similar cables to the Arab and Muslim leaders have been sent by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin …
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Free parking during Ramadan announced in Dubai
Parking will be completely free in the majority of areas in Dubai from 6pm to 8pm every Saturday to Thursday, as well as from midnight to 8am. In Barsha Heights, there will be no charges after 6pm …
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UAE rulers pay rich tributes to Armed Forces
File photo: UAE armed forces in action. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives “The UAE would always be grateful to its loyal sons who had brought it glory and made great sacrifices to defend it.
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Abu Dhabi Media, UFC ink broadcast partnership deal
“We are looking forward to working closely with Abu Dhabi Media on localized media initiatives for the region,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service
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Sharjah Ruler visits Turin’s museums
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, visited several museums in Turin, Italy, on Saturday. These included the Royal Museums in Turin and …
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Success stories: How three UAE expats tackled debts, loans and credit cards
Yes, say three UAE expats. Here’s a look at how they found themselves in huge debts, but successfully rose back to financial stability. ‘I bought many things that I didn’t really need…’
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Du to showcase 5G technology before commercial launch
Dubai-based telecom operator du is going to showcase the potential and benefits of the fifth-generation (5G) cellular technology to the customers at its stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. From May 8, …
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UAE car rental service secures $5m funding to drive expansion
UAE-based Udrive, the app-based pay-per-minute car rental service, has announced a $5 million Series B round of funding. Founded in 2017, the start-up said it has undergone one previous round of …
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MoF Holds Workshop to Explain Bankruptcy Law and Financial Restructuring Procedure
To ensure the optimal application of federal laws and to strengthen the commitment of national institutions to international best practices, the Financial Restructuring Committee organised a workshop …
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UAE’s Gulf Capital secures $136m financing, eyes new deals
Abu Dhabi-based Gulf Capital has announced that it has successfully closed a new long-term AED500 million ($136 million) syndicated revolving credit facility. The alternative asset management firm …
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Dubai Investments profit declines despite gains last year
Dubai Investments said in a filing to the Dubai Financial Market, where its shares are traded, on Sunday. Profit for the first quarter of 2018 included a gain of Dh333m attributed to the acquisition …
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Dubai Financial Market : Investments generates AED 202m profit in Q1
Dubai – Mubasher: Dubai Investments Company (DIC) reported a 44% year-on-year drop in its profits for the first quarter of 2019. Net profits amounted to AED 202 million in Q1-19, compared to AED 361.9 …
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