The Gulf crisis, which saw Arab allies of Saudi Arabia including the United Arab Emirates boycott Qatar, threatens Dubai’s standing as regional financial hub, the CEO of international bank Standard Chartered said on Monday. “There is a lot of benefit we …
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UAE bank ATMs surge to 5,219, up 2pc in H1
The number of automatic teller machines (ATMs) operated by banks in the UAE hit a total of 5,219 by end of H1, an increase of 2 per cent from 5,118 in the same period in 2016, according to UAE Central Bank statistics. The continual rise in ATMs in the …
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This major UAE bank is going to stop accepting cash cheques
Heads up: RAK Bank has said that they will no longer accept cash cheques at all from September 1 onwards. Why won’t the major bank clear cash cheques? They’ve said it’s all about protecting customers from “an increasing trend of fraud”.
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UAE consumers have high appetite for AI: study
While only four percent of all respondents said they own such a device, two-thirds (65 per cent) of owners said they use their device on a regular basis, showing strong acceptance of this new technology. “The fact that more and more UAE consumers are …
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Drone registration mandatory in UAE this September
“Traders and suppliers have three months to comply with the regulation in the UAE.” The UAE regulation, the first of its kind globally, is a proactive step taken by the UAE to legalize this market, he added. “In the obstruction of air navigation …
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These Are The New Requirements For Drone Use In The UAE
Starting September, UAE authorities will begin to implement the list of technical requirements for registration of recreational and commercial drones. Starting Septemner, the UAE will begin mandatorily registering drones used for recreational or …
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Dubai’s Aramex harnesses power of artificial intelligence
Aramex, the Dubai-based international logistics and transportation … The company said it has also seen other elements of AI making their way into the logistics industry. “As technology advances, robotics have become more sophisticated and affordable …
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Dubai Retail Report Reveals Robust Mall Traffic
The latest research report from Sàvant Data System revealed a booming retail market in Dubai that is poised for continued growth. The Dubai-based solutions provider released its “Dubai Retail Overview 2017” report, which details the city’s retail …
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Standard Chartered CEO says Gulf rift puts Dubai finance hub at risk
The boss of Standard Chartered has warned that Dubai risks damaging its status as a financial centre as a result of the trade boycott of Qatar by a Saudi-led bloc, which includes the United Arab Emirates. Standard Chartered is a major lender across the …
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Amir Khan’s estranged wife taunts him with photo of their daughter – as he confirms they’re divorcing after she threatened not to let him see the girl
Just chilling in Dubai.’ Ms Becknazar then smiles and replies … despite being a millionaire. The news of their split came after the couple ended their bitter six-month public feud with Khan’s family. Another Khan family source told MailOnline …
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John Ibrahim’s home raided and Michael and Fadi arrested over ‘international drug syndicate’
Authorities in Dubai swooped on the King of the Cross’ brothers in the street following dinner with two associates. Police are investigating whether Michael and Fadi Ibrahim were involved in the importation of MDMA into Australia. The arrests came as …
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‘I’m here with my girl’: Amir Khan parties with an Instagram star in Dubai just days after splitting with his wife
Just chilling in Dubai.’ Ms Becknazar then smiles and replies … despite being a millionaire. The news of their split came after the couple ended their bitter six-month public feud with Khan’s family. Another Khan family source told MailOnline …
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New app to help Dubai shoppers fight fakes, choose perfect consumer products
Dubai: Not sure whether what you’re buying is the real article … actually registered with us or not and the specifications of the product,” she told Gulf News. Within two months, the municipality will also launch a mobile app with the same name …
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Fäm Properties Tops Aed1.3 Billion In City Walk Residential Sales
One of Dubai’s largest real estate brokerages, fm Properties, has topped AED1.3 billion in residential property sales at City Walk, the new destination developed and managed by Meraas in the heart of Jumeirah. Firas Al Msaddi, the fm Properties CEO …
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1 Bedroom Studio Flat For Sale In Jumeirah Dubai
Benefits: 1) Purchasing property in Dubai = Dubai offers you a residence permit -so if you visit Dubai a lot for work or pleasure means you will save a lot of time bypassing visa and immigration and you have a place to stay 2) As a rental property Dubai …
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Why you should be careful using public Wi-Fi
Many technical experts are sounding a pertinent caution: it is not safe to use public WiFi networks for official work, sensitive data or transferring funds. If you shrug off this warning, you do so at your own peril. With mounting cyber threats …
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Missed UAE partial lunar eclipse? Watch it here
Dubai: If you are one of those who have always marvelled at celestial spectacles, you should have kept an eye on the night sky on Monday night — when a partial lunar eclipse happened. A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the earth moves between the sun …
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