Hundreds of Kashmiris toiled hard in Middle East’s coastal desert to become part of Dubai’s golden-glass growth story … trading strategies and conversations with financial advisors, hedge fund managers, CFAs and renowned value investors.
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Dubai Trading Volumes Jump
The region’s largest derivatives bourse, the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), saw … investors flock to regulated and transparent markets like DGCX to hedge against rapid price movements especially in global currency pairs.
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Markets Live: BHP drives ASX to two-year high
The hedge fund is urging BHP to demerge the US petroleum business and … 11:19am WorleyParsons shares have jumped 3.3 per cent to $11.40 after a buyer, said to be Dubai-based Dar Group, snapped up $175 million of WorleyParsons stock.
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UAE to participate in the ‘Joint Annual Meeting of Arab Financial Institutions’ in Morocco
HE Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, the Minister of State for Financial Affairs, will head the UAE delegation which will include HE Mubarak Rashed Al Mansouri, UAE Central Bank Governor; HE Younis Haji Al Khoori, Undersecretary of MoF; HE Khalid Ali Al Bustani …
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Tilal Properties positions Sharjah among top UAE property investment destinations
Tilal Properties, the Sharjah-based real estate developer and the first company to develop freehold and leasehold properties in the emirate, will be showcasing its flagship projects at the 11th edition of Cityscape Abu Dhabi, taking place from 18th to 20th …
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Dubai's art market is hotter than ever
Countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are investing heavily in the arts and culture, building new museums and hosting exhibitions. That’s encouraging a new generation of art lovers. One such collector is Mohammed Al Baker.
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UAE condemns recent terrorist plot in Bahrain
Abu Dhabi, Apr. 12 (BNA): The United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s Federal National Council (FNC) has condemned the heinous terrorist attacks aimed to destabilize the Kingdom of Bahrain’s security including the recent terrorist plot aimed to assassinate important …
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UAE cruise past PNG; win 1st T20I by 5 wickets
United Arab Emirates (UAE) cruised past Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the first of the three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series by 5 wickets. The hosts reached their target of 103 with ease, having more than 29 balls to spare and 5 wickets in hand.
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‘UAE has an insatiable appetite for Research’
Abu Dhabi: There is an insatiable appetite for research and development (R&D) in the region, a senior official of the British Council has said. In an interview following the success of the UAE Science Collaboration Symposium held in the capital last week …
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Abu Dhabi’s property market under pressure from sluggish economy
ABU DHABI, April 12 Low oil prices and a sluggish economy hit Abu Dhabi’s property market in the first quarter of 2017, property specialists Chestertons said on Wednesday. Its property market has been under pressure for more than a year after oil-rich Abu …
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Dubai business conditions strongest in two years – study
Dubai’s business conditions improved in March thanks to growth in output, new orders and increasing employment opportunities. The latest Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker says that the wholesale and retail, travel and tourism and construction …
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Saudis, oil majors discuss gas investments ahead of giant IPO
LONDON/DUBAI, April 11 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and international … aiming to get a valuation of up to $2 trillion in what could be the world’s biggest initial public offering (IPO). Chevron, BP, Aramco and Eni declined to comment on talks.
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Twenty-Eight Agreements Between Government Departments and Innovative Companies: Dubai Future Accelerators Concludes 2nd Round
Twelve entities took part in the successful second round of the DFA program, which connects emerging technology companies with Dubai government bodies to test new approaches at the city- scale. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signed an MoU …
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How Dubai’s coffee entrepreneurs are supporting sustainable farming
Vision talks to the founders of the UAE’s first roastery about their special journey into the heart of Myanmar to export the first batch of specialty coffee available outside the US Burn the MBA handbook, for lack of business experience does not preclude …
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UAE's Aster DM Healthcare agrees $295 million loan with Axis Bank
DUBAI (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates-based Aster DM Healthcare has agreed a $295 million credit facility with India’s Axis Bank, the healthcare company said in a statement. Aster had a $276 million loan outstanding with a consortium of eight banks, and …
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UAE debtors on the tough road to solvency
Derek, who did not want to reveal his full name, is in a similar position to Mr Nair; he needs credit but cannot borrow because of poor UAE financial history. The Briton, a married father-of-two and resident here for seven years, bounced a Dh155,000 …
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Banking giant launches UAE video, chat services
Standard Chartered Bank announced on Tuesday the launch of its video and chat banking service for clients in the UAE, a first for an international bank. The launch follows the successful roll-out of the service in Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan in 2016 and …
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