DUBAI/ABU DHABI (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi is hoping to fast-track at least $5 billion (3.7 billion pounds) of stock market listings by state-backed companies next year before Saudi Aramco’s planned $100 billion IPO dominates investor demand. Like …
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Dubai just commissioned a new 700-megawatt extension for its mega solar park
The giant solar park will contribute to Dubai’s clean energy goal of having renewable energy make up 75 percent of its total power output by 2050. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, a giant single site solar park in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is …
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Mof Receives a Delegation From the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
In a bid to strengthen its relations with regional and global entities, the UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) received today a delegation from the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in its premises in Dubai. The meeting aimed to exchange …
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UAE Ministry of Finance Receives a Delegation From Saudi Arabia
In a bid to strengthen its relations with regional and global entities, the UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) received today a delegation from the Ministry of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in its premises in Dubai. The meeting aimed to exchange …
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UAE launches Gender Balance Guide for workplace
vice-president of the UAE Gender Balance Council, told Gulf News. Gender balance progress will be measured through a number of national indicators, including two key performance indicators (KPIs) outlined in the UAE Vision 2021 – the Social Cohesion …
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Japan appoints defence attache in UAE for first time
Abu Dhabi: Japan has appointed a defence attache at its embassy in Abu Dhabi for the first time, reflecting growing defence ties with the UAE, a top Japanese diplomat said on Monday. Kanji Fujiki, Japanese Ambassador to the UAE, formally announced the …
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Most UAE consumers confident about personal finances, business conditions
Dubai: With the economic climate looking better, most UAE residents are now upbeat about the state of their personal finances and the availability of jobs. New research shows nearly seven in ten (63 per cent) people in the UAE are confident that their …
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Electronic IPO Services Highlighted at ADX
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the region’s leading financial market, recently held a conference with ten of the UAE’s top banking institutions to discuss plans for its new electronic Initial Public Offering (IPO) services. The new service will …
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ADX Hosts Session on New Electronic IPO (Ektetab) Services With Leading UAE Banks
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), the region’s leading financial market, recently held a conference with ten of the UAE’s top banking institutions to discuss plans for its new electronic Initial Public Offering (IPO) services. The new service will …
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Fake gold traders busted in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police confiscated 27kg of fake gold jewellery in the local market of the Capital involving 26 gold jewellery showrooms. The jewellery was inscribed with fake internationaltrade marks, the police said. All 26 jewellery showrooms were …
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Craft beers trickle into Dubai, shaking up a cocktail scene
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — At Dubai’s Black Tap restaurant, the Americana doesn’t stop at the hamburgers cooking on the grill or hip hop pumping from the speakers. It’s also being poured out, one pint at a time. The new restaurant stocks Dubai’s most …
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Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer – Arab Monetary Fund – Dubai Jobs
Review investment guidelines to ensure compliance with Investment Policy of external portfolios. Review subscription forms for funds of hedge funds and property funds. Complete and submit self-certification forms as required by custodians and external bond …
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Dubai Islamic Bank sponsors 5 UAE Food Bank branches
Dubai: Dubai will get five more Food Bank branches, thanks to a Dh5 million sponsorship from Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB). The UAE Food Bank and Dubai Municipality recently signed the sponsorship agreement with DIB, making it one of the key sponsors of the UAE …
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Interview: Technology startups gaining momentum in the UAE
With a growing talent network, more venture capital interest, a higher global profile and new legislation, the UAE has all the key ingredients to emerge as a centre for technology startups. Who doesn’t love building blocks? Following the burst of cloud …
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Revealed: Top 10 schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Dubai: An independent UAE-based institute has announced the top 25 schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. SchoolsCompared.com – a sister site to WhichSchoolAdvisor.com – revealed the names of winners on Monday. James Mullan, founder of SchoolsCompared.com …
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UAE’s Emaar Properties gets $1.5 billion loan from First Abu Dhabi Bank: sources
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai-based Emaar Properties EMAR.DU obtained a $1.5 billion corporate finance loan from First Abu Dhabi Bank FAB.AD, sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday. Emaar, which develops residential properties, hotels, entertainment and …
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Common elements bind Mexico and UAE
Ortega told Gulf News that he would stay on for another three weeks to work on an important project. He will travel across the UAE and shoot pictures for a project titled ‘Inside the heart of the Emirates’. Those pictures will be exhibited in Mexico …
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