DUBAI (Reuters) – Emirates airline could reduce the frequency of flights to Africa or cut routes entirely if current economic and financial challenges on the continent continue, the company’s President said on Tuesday. Emirates has expanded rapidly in …
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Credit ratings can be a force of change in UAE finance
In a recent communiqué, the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) reiterated its aim of introducing credit rating regulations as part of UAE’s vision of having a well-developed, investment-conducive and resilient financial system.
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Dubai lender Emirates NBD posts flat Q3 net profit
“Both Dubai and Emirates NBD are well placed to deal with the regional challenges stemming from a lower oil price environment,” said Mr Nelson. Emirates NBD is banking on more digital programmes, with an increased focus on online and mobile banking services.
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UAE visa issuance centre opens in New Delhi
New Delhi: A new overseas consular section and visa issuance centre for UAE visas was opened in New Delhi. The consular services section will ease the issuance of Emirati visas for Indians and residents of India, which will facilitate the entry of Indian …
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Dubai surgeons to print organs in 3D ahead of surgery
told Gulf News: “Our 3D printing programme is aligned to the 3D printing strategy initiated by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. We have adopted this strategy and have …
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Dubai Municipality to accept e-dirham payment for its services
Dubai: Dubai Municipality customers will no longer have to visit … “The municipality is keen to find different ways to help customers make payments,” Lootah told Gulf News after the MoU signing ceremony at Gitex. “We are using a lot of systems …
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A statement by HE Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs on GITEX Technology Week 2016
The e-Dirham is now considered as one of the federal government’s most innovative initiatives in the financial sector. The UAE Gate for Government Finance Statistics Reports is also considered as a leading e-system to build a consolidated financial …
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Marasi Business Bay Promenade Nears Opening
unveiling an entire new waterfront destination with the launch of Marasi Business Bay Promenade Dubai Properties (DP), a leading Dubai-based real estate master developer and asset manager known for renowned destinations across the Emirate, has announced …
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Marasi Business Bay Promenade in Dubai to open next month
Surrounding infrastructure competed on much of Dubai Properties’ $272m leisure and lifestyle destination The Marasi Business Bay Promenade project, which is being built at a cost of AED1 billion ($272m), is scheduled to open next month, according to …
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Dubai to extend roll out of free Wi-Fi in all of emirate
Dubai expects to offer free Wi-Fi across the emirate by the end of next year as the Government steps up efforts to make doing business easier for entrepreneurs encumbered by excessive red tape. Wi-Fi UAE, launched last year by Smart Dubai and the …
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The Grillers in Deira Dubai
Find The Grillers in Deira in Dubai business directory with contact details, telephone numbers, email addresses, websites, location maps, driving directions, deals, offers, prices, costs, reviews and ratings. Tags: The Grillers in Deira Dubai reviews …
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UAE pledges to stand by Turkey amid regional challenges
Ankara: Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, stressed the importance of coordinating with Turkey to resolve the crises in the region, especially in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Libya. Speaking at …
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Saudi set to become top tech investor with $100 billion fund
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia and Japan’s SoftBank Group will create … who joined the Japanese firm in 2014 from Fortress Investment Group, a private equity and hedge fund group. PIF will engage its own team. Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin …
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Saudi Arabia, SoftBank aim to be world's No. 1 tech investor with $100 billion fund
DUBAI/TOKYO (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and Japan’s SoftBank … who joined the Japanese firm in 2014 from Fortress Investment Group, a private equity and hedge fund group. PIF will engage its own team. INVESTMENT POWER Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince …
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Goldman Sachs vindicated but bruised in court battle with Libyan fund
In the first two years of its life, the LIA invested heavily in alternatives such as private equity, hedge funds and mezzanine debt … alleged that Kabbaj flew Haitem Zarti from Morocco to Dubai at Goldman Sachs’ expense, paid for accommodation at …
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SoftBank Names Rajeev Misra As Head Of $100 Billion Tech Fund
Dubai/Tokyo: Saudi Arabia and Japan’s SoftBank Group will … who joined the Japanese firm in 2014 from Fortress Investment Group, a private equity and hedge fund group. Saudi Arabia’s top sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), will …
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Goldman Sachs won a 2.5-year legal battle with a Libyan fund — but it got bruised along the way
In the first two years of its life, the LIA invested heavily in alternatives such as private equity, hedge funds and mezzanine debt … alleged that Kabbaj flew Haitem Zarti from Morocco to Dubai at Goldman Sachs’ expense, paid for accommodation at …
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