WhatsApp enabled transactions will now be supported in the UAE with assistance from First Abu Dhabi Bank and PLATX.
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UAE flights: Airfares soar by 50% as stranded residents hope to return
Passengers who have arrived in the UAE or planned their trips before August 10 have shelled way higher amounts.
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UAE: Your phone can’t be hacked through calls about Covid-19 vaccine
You can safely make or receive calls about getting the Covid-19 vaccine in the UAE without the fear of getting hacked.#important notice @tdrauae would like to note that the rumors about receiving …
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De Montfort University Leicester to open campus in Dubai
One of the top UK government officials in Dubai has welcomed De Montfort University Leicester’s plans to open a new campus in the country later this year. Simon Penney, the UK’s Consul General for …
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UAE law: If I resign from my home country, how do I claim end of service benefits?
Question: I am employed with a Dubai firm, but am stranded in my home country (India) due to the ongoing travel restrictions. I have worked with the firm for over 30 years, and now am thinking of …
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Rapyd lands $300M Series E, as accelerated FinTech scene spurs growth
Israeli FinTech startup Rapyd charges on, completing another impressive mega-round of funding at a near $10B valuation. Rapyd CEO explains the company’s plans for the future. More acquisitions?
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Dubai Economy records 63% increase in DED Trader licenses during H1 2021
Dubai Economy also reported that 3,243 DED Trader licences were issued during the first half of 2021, a growth of 63 per cent compared to H1 2020, when 1,989 licences were issued. The numbers show …
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Can Foreigners Apply For A Mortgage Loan In The UAE?
Advertisement The UAE is home to thousands of expats coming from all over the world. According to the latest stats, the percentage of expatriates reaches 88.52%. Most of the expats are people from …
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Dubai again proves its economic resilience
Dubai has once again proved its economic resilience by registering a strong 63 per cent year-on-year growth in trader licences during the first half of this year despite challenging environment across …
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Top headlines: Retail rush for 4 IPOs, lenders worried over RIL-Future deal
Heavy retail rush for 4 IPOs puts banking system under pressure. The four initial public offerings (IPOs) that closed on Friday generated bids worth Rs 1.7 trillion and attracted …
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Blue Whale Acquisition Corp I Announces Closing of $200,000,000 Initial Public Offering
Blue Whale Acquisition Corp I (Nasdaq: BWCAU) (the “Company”) announced today the closing of its initial public offering of …
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Dubai visitor jailed for robbing Dh91,000 from bank customer
Dubai: A Dubai visitor will spend six months in jail for a Dh91,000 robbery from a bank customer. The duo attacked him and escaped with the cash. The victim then alerted Dubai Police in the Jebel Ali …
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Tanmiah lists on Saudi Exchange after heavily oversubscribed IPO
The shares were offered to institutions and individuals at $18, at the top of the range previously set at $16 – 18 …
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Avanceon’s Octopus Digital set for IPO after PSX, SECP approves listing application
Pakistan is set to see the listing of Octopus Digital Limited, a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of Avanceon Limited. In a notice sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday, Avanceon said that …
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Emirates looking at aircraft finance options
The carrier will need an average of $5.34 billion a year over the next five years to finance 119 aircraft deliveries. . Emirates looking at aircraft finance options . Airlines …
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No planned date for Nasair IPO
The carrier has internally started the process for an offering and appointed Saudi Fransi Bank. . No planned date for Nasair IPO . Airlines …
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Dubai Islamic Bank increases foreign ownership to 40%
DIB is the latest financial institution in the UAE to join leading other banks, including First Abu Dhabi Bank and Emirates NBD, in raising the FOL from 2019 …
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