A call has gone out to citizens and residents to nominate UAE pioneers in philanthropy to mark the 46th National Day and the Year of Giving. The UAE Pioneers Award 2017 will fete 46 Emirati selfless philanthropists in a ceremony to be held on November 28 …
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Multiplexes and cinema halls in UAE
Dh30-Dh35 is the price of standard movie tickets in the UAE. For a family of four, popcorn and water can cost anywhere between Dh55 and Dh65, in total, on average. On average, the total spend on a movie night out (tickets plus refreshments) for a family of …
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Dubai Fitness Challenge: Nakheel staff scale Jebel Jais
Dubai: Taking the Dubai Fitness Challenge to the next level, Nakheel staff scaled the UAE’s tallest peak of Jebel Jais, culminating the company’s monthlong line up of sports activities. Ascending 1,900 metres, 300 staff of Nakheel hiked for 15 …
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UAE banks federation unveils new brand identity
Reinforcing its pivotal role in driving the continuous growth and development of the country’s banking sector, the UAE Banks Federation, a professional representative body comprising 48 member banks operating in the UAE, has launched a new brand identity.
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Dubai property development to deliver 163,840 new units over next five years
UAE. Property development in Dubai is scheduled to deliver another 387 real estate projects offering 163,840 new units over the next five years. A real time analysis of the market today by fäm Properties shows that a total of 24 residential and commercial …
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Dubai’s innovation showcase
Dubai Police drew international headlines with a hover-bike … He suggests pressure to embrace digital and transform their business is leading regional firms to look at what technology needs to be retired or moved to emerging platforms, while demand …
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DIB Wins UAE’s Strongest Islamic Retail Bank for 2017
Dubai Islamic Bank, the UAE’s largest Islamic bank, took home the title of ‘Strongest Islamic Retail Bank’ in the UAE 2017 at the Islamic Retail Banking Awards (IRBA) for the third consecutive year. Hosted by Cambridge IF Analytica, the third Islamic …
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UAE, Malaysia establish joint co-operation committee
UAE News Agency (WAM) reported. Shaikh Abdulla and Aman discussed co-operation between their countries and ways to enhance their ties for the benefit of their people. They also exchanged their opinions on the latest regional developments and reviewed …
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Opinion: The UAE’s shift towards becoming a hub for financial innovation
However, the banking sector in the UAE continues to be quite fragmented, with 23 domestic banks and 29 foreign institutions operating onshore, as well as a plethora of alternative finance companies that exist to serve SMEs and retail clients whom have …
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Video: From gardeners to CEOs, 497 Dubai residents leap into Guinness Book
“We came in three buses. We are very excited to do this record-breaking challenge,” Saddia Ahmad, a gardener from Pakistan, told Gulf News. Shah Nawaz, another gardener, said they were proud to represent Dubai in a Guinness World Record. “Our job is …
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Dubai Airshow Was Dynamic for Defense
The Dubai Airshow ended as it had begun, with the defense business overshadowed by announcements of huge airliner deals. Nevertheless, this was a dynamic and fascinating event from a defense perspective. You can read all the important news in the defense …
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WSF News – UAE Joins the World Snooker Federation
The World Snooker Federation (WSF) is today delighted to announce that the UAE Billiards & Snooker Association (UAEBSA) has become the latest national federation to become a full member of the WSF. A delegation of President Jason Ferguson and Vice …
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Man avoids extradition to UAE over human rights fears
Image caption Gary Black faced torture if he was extradited to the United Arab Emirates A retired businessman from South Lanarkshire has avoided extradition to the United Arab Emirates over fears he could be tortured. Gary Black, from Lesmahagow …
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Blaze guts Sharjah warehouse filled with electronics
Colonel Sami Khamis Al Naqbi, Director of Sharjah Civil Defence, told Gulf News that authorities received a call for assistance at 12:55pm and firefighting teams responded immediately. Firefighters battled intense heat and black smoke but soon managed to …
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Bank of Sharjah P J S C : Sharjah Islamic Bank launches Samsung Pay
Sharjah Islamic Bank has launched a partnership with Samsung Pay Sharjah Islamic Bank has today launched the use of its Samsung Pay service. The partnership marks a new addition to Samsung Pay’s portfolio of payment networks and banks. Nabil Abou Alwan …
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UAE announces public holidays for National Day
The UAE has announced holidays for public sector workers to mark the 46th National Day and Commemoration Day, earlier known as Martyrs’ Day. According to the circular issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, public holidays to mark the …
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Ahmad Zeidan: British student released from UAE prison
A British student has been freed from jail in the United Arab Emirates after a three-year campaign for his release. Ahmad Zeidan was imprisoned in 2014 after 0.04g of cocaine was found in a car in which he was a passenger. He always claimed he was innocent.
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