The UAE’s banking system continues to remain strong enough to weather global macro-financial risks. That was what the 2018 stress tests on the country’s banking sector revealed. It should come …
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Reinventing retail banking event in September
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The nature of banking within the UAE has transformed significantly within the last decade. With smartphone penetration in the UAE being the highest in the world, there has …
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Dubai sees 17% increase in delegate impact from business event bid wins in h1 2019
Dubai: Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has recorded exceptional results during the first half of 2019, securing 118 successful bid wins for events to be hosted in …
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Dubai sees increase in delegate impact from business event bid wins
Dubai Business Events (DBE) has recorded exceptional results during the first half of 2019, securing 118 successful bid wins for events to be hosted in Dubai over the coming years. These events won in …
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Exclusive: Tradesocio Opens Dubai Office, Plans One in London
The firm’s new premises in Dubai will also host an innovation hub and be home … Instead of onboarding a fund manager, setting up an expensive operation in a hedge-fund-friendly jurisdiction, which …
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London Beats New York in Drawing Saudi ETF Investor Billions
The EU has set rules on funds’ liquidity requirements, risk limits, transparency and leverage, and UCITS products can use derivatives to create some leverage and short exposure, but not as much as …
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Dubai imposes dirham 500 fine on residents for leaving dirty cars
Dubai Municipality explained that leaving their vehicle parked … to residents who might be planning a long trip abroad during their summer holiday, The Gulf News reported. According to a rule issued …
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Eight in 10 UAE investors to boost their portfolios on ‘golden card’ optimism
Separately, 68 per cent of expatriate residents said they plan to invest in property with the majority favouring Dubai, just over a quarter intend to invest in a business venture, while 4 per cent …
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Dubai sees 17% increase in delegate impact from business event bid wins in H1 2019: survey
Dubai: Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has recorded exceptional results during the first half of 2019, securing 118 successful bid wins for events to be hosted in …
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New ‘Africa Gateway’ Portal Provides Key Business Insights Into Promising African Markets
The platform represents a major plank in Dubai and the UAE’s drive to step up business relationships with Africa. Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) has announced the launch of a …
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DFM and DIFC launch Dubai Sustainable Finance Working Group
H.E. Essa Kazim: “The initiative underlines our commitment to collaborate with key stakeholders to reinforce Dubai’s position as a leading financial hub and global capital of Islamic economy” Dubai: …
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Dubai expat Narendra Gajria lost his wife, Dh1 million savings blocked in banks
Take the case of Dubai expat, Narendra Garjria whose Dh1 million was blocked in his UAE bank accounts after his wife, Heena died at a young age of 47. Besides the fact that he had little time to …
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Emirates to have in-flight Wi-Fi over the North Pole by 2022
Courtesy Emirates Regular flyers from Dubai to the US may have noticed the black-out period that typically occurs for a few hours each flight when it comes to connecting to in-flight Wi-Fi. Emirates …
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Dubai property prices, rents continue to soften in Q2
The increase in transaction values alludes to the fact end-users are still active and purchasing homes in Dubai,’ added Witty. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking …
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Wrong placing of height barrier blamed for Dubai bus crash that killed 12 Indians
Mohammad Al Tamimi, one of the two lawyers representing the driver, told the Dubai Traffic Court that the distance between the warning signboard and the height barrier was only 12 metres, the Gulf …
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2 Indian expats win $1 million in Dubai raffle
Jaya Gupta and Ravi Ramchand Bachani are the two lucky Indians who won the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw, The Gulf News reported. Gupta, a 71-year-old Dubai-based businesswoman, said she …
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Le Méridien Abu Dhabi now a five-star property post renovation
Le Méridien Abu Dhabi has been re-instated as a five-star property by the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, after the hotel recently underwent a renovation. Khalid Anib, chief executive officer …
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