Ousted Afghan President Ashraf Ghani is residing in the United Arab Emirates, the Persian Gulf state’s foreign ministry confirmed Wednesday. Ghani’s whereabouts had been a subject of considerable …
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President Ghani gets humanitarian asylum in UAE as Trump and Biden turn on him
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his family have been granted asylum in the UAE on the grounds of “humanitarian considerations.” Mr Ghani fled Afghanistan last week as the Taliban approached Kabul.
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How Ashraf Ghani went from Afghanistan’s president to villain hiding in UAE
Although he is a Pashtun, Afghanistan’s dominant ethnic group, Ashraf Ghani was seen as an outsider who lacked the political touch to unite disparate factions, and he became more isolated over time.
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After Dropping The Idea Twice, VLCC Finally Files For IPO; Here’s What We Know So Far
VLCC (formerly Vandana Luthra Curls and Curves) is a beauty and wellness company that has filed for an initial public offering (IPO). It plans to issue fresh issue shares worth Rs 300 crore, while the …
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Ousted Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled to UAE, country says
The United Arab Emirates confirmed Wednesday that it has welcomed former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his family after the ousted leader fled his country as the Taliban closed in on Kabul.
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Afghanistan Taliban crisis LIVE: Ashraf Ghani who fled Kabul is now in UAE, says report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said that the country has accepted former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his family for “humanitarian considerations.” “The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and …
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Afghan central bank’s $10b stash to remain locked
The country’s central bank, Da Afghanistan Bank (DAB), is thought to hold foreign currency, gold and other treasures in its vaults, though the exact contents are unclear, according to an Afghan …
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Worldwide Sukuk Industry to 2026 – Featuring Al Baraka Banking, Dubai Islamic Bank and Kuwait Finance Among Others
Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026″ report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global sukuk market exhibited strong growth during 2015 …
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Saudi National Bank’s investment arm and BNY Mellon to bring global securities services in KSA
The partnership will address demand to adopt global practices in asset management, brokerage, and custody functions in Saudi Arabia …
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Dubai’s Network International H1 revenue up a forecast-beating 16.5%
Dubai-based payments processor Network International NETW.L on Wednesday beat expectations with a 16.5% rise in first-half revenue as its merchant solutions business and main markets continued to …
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East Africa Development Bank Sued For Violation Of Contract
A Kenyan national Raphael Tuju has dragged to court the East Africa Development Bank (EADB) seeking KSh3.1 billion damages and violation of a mutual contract. In the case filed at the High Court and …
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Dubai-based Network International swings to $15mln H1 net profit
Dubai-based payments processor Network International has posted a net profit of $15 million for the first half of 2021, compared with a net loss of $936 million for the same period in 2021. It had …
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Raphael Tuju sues EADB Bank, seeks Sh3.1 billion for violation of contract
Jubilee party Secretary General Raphael Tuju has sued the East Africa Development Bank (EADB) for Sh3.1 billion damages and violation of a mutual contract. In the case filed at the High Court and East …
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Mother of British ‘danger tourist’, 21, who went on holiday to Kabul says she had no idea he was even there but is ‘relieved’ he is now safe after he landed in Dubai aboard …
Miles Routledge was evacuated to Dubai on a military flight with hundreds of others fleeing the Afghanistan capital after the Taliban took control.
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Dubai to unveil infra sector investment opportunities
DUBAI: Dubai plans to present several infrastructure sector investment opportunities to local and international investors as it looks to build a productive ecosystem of public-private partnership in …
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Philippines’ electric grid operator files for IPO
MANILA – Philippines’ Synergy Grid & Development Phils. Inc, majority owner of the country’s electricity grid operator, has applied for an initial public offering (IPO), the corporate regulator said …
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‘Idiot’ British student, 21, who went on holiday to Kabul shares video aboard RAF military plane as he lands in Dubai with hundreds fleeing new Taliban rule
Miles Routledge, 21, shared footage of him sitting alongside hundreds of other people fleeing the militant group as the aircraft touched down in the UAE.
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