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Fintech redefining banking landscape, says Ajman Bank CEO

Mustafa Al Khalfawi, CEO of Ajman Bank, said fintech will continue to elevate digital banking across the globe in coming…

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RTA transported 6.4m Dubai passengers over Eid Al Fitr

The Dubai road and transport authority (RTA) announced that the total number of passengers who use public transport, taxis and…

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Dubai real estate: AVENEW, Al Tamayoz partner to develop luxury beachfront project ‘Rena’ on Dubai Islands

Avenew Development announced a strategic association with the Tamayoz Contracting Co. to develop Rena, an exclusive residential project in front…

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UAE Central Bank revokes licence of Dynamics Insurance Brokers for regulatory breaches

According to the CBUAE, the decision was made in accordance with article 22 (2) of the Board of Directors of…

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Dubai real estate sector sees $38.9bn of sales in Q1; top-performing areas, most expensive properties and average price rise revealed

The real estate market of Dubai has continued its buoyant start until 2025, registering total sales by AED142.7bn ($ 38.9bn)…

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Air Arabia announces Abu Dhabi to Almaty flights

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi announced the incorporation of a new route without stopping to Almath in Kazakhstan from Zayed International…

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Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures to replicate Asia, Africa SME model in GCC

SC Ventures, the innovation of Standard Chartered, Fintech Investment and Ventures ARM, aims to replicate its successful SME construction strategy…

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OPEC+: Saudi, UAE, Kuwait, Oman and others announce oil production increase

Saudi Arabia, Eau and Oman have joined other members of the OPEC+ in the decision to increase oil production. The…

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Dubai rolls out new parking fees from April 4: Everything you need to know

The new Dubai variable price system for public parking facilities is now in force. The updated provisions introduce different prices…

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Dubai real estate sector recorded $2.4bn of transactions last week amid Eid holidays

The Dubai real estate sector registered AED8.9bn ($ 2.4 billion) or transactions last week, according to the land department data.…

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Dubai real estate sector saw over $31bn of transactions in Q1; rents surge with one neighbourhood seeing 26% price hike

Dubai's real estate market registered a total transaction value of AED114.08bn ($ 31.1bn) in the first quarter of 2025, according…

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Cynthia Abou Khalil: The Visionary Producer Behind FIFA World Cup 2022’s Musical Magic

Doha, Qatar — In the world of film and music video production, few names resonate with the power and precision…

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Zayed Humanitarian Day: President vows to honour Sheikh Zayed’s ‘enduring spirit’

President Sheikh Mohamed set out the country's commitment to honouring the “enduring spirit” of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan…

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Emirati journalist Abdul Hadi Al Sheikh dies of heart attack

Abu Dhabi: Abdul Hadi Al Sheikh, a prominent Emirati media executive whose work transformed sports broadcasting, entertainment, and digital media…

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ESG for SMEs: Investment or Expense? A Carbon Expert’s Perspective

recall sitting in a conference, listening to an SME owner from the retail industry who had taken a bold step-…

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