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How blockchain lift barriers, unlock growth in Islamic finance

How blockchain can overcome barriers, unlock growth in Islamic finance

The UAE is leading the charge in technological innovation and embracing the digital economy through forward-thinking digital asset regulation

Spinneys H1 net profit rises 15.2%, to pay out interim dividend of Dhs102.6m

Spinneys H1 net profit rises 15.2%, Dhs102.6m in interim dividend approved

The company’s gross profit rose by 12.3 per cent year-on-year to Dhs659m, with a gross profit margin of 41.3 per cent, up 90 basis points from the previous year

Schengen visa process to go digital from 2028

UAE residents flock to Europe: Schengen visa applications surge by 20%

The increase in visa applications coincides with the peak travel season, influenced by favourable European weather and major events such as the 2024 Paris Olympics

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UAE weather: Rain showers to cool down Eastern regions

The NCM forecasts the eastern and southern regions of the country will experience some rain showers, due to a ‘Intertropical Convergence Zone’

How vital is ESG in insurers’ sustainability reporting

Here’s why ESG is crucial for insurers’ sustainability reporting

Insurers face significant challenges related to climate change, impacting both value creation and emissions reporting

Wio Bank’s CEO on banking in an era of evolving consumer needs

Wio Bank’s CEO on banking in an era of evolving consumer needs

Jayesh Patel says that the belief that neobanks struggle with profitability is a misconception while noting that digital banks can be profitable with a defined business objectives

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Middle East tensions: US State Secretary Antony Blinken dials GCC counterparts

Blinken has spoken to his counterparts in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar as tensions have ratched up in the region, in recent days

UAE reduces petrol, diesel prices for August 2024

UAE: Petrol, diesel prices for August 2024 announced

The fuel price committee raised retail prices for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 0.06 fils per litre in August

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UAE, Chile sign comprehensive economic partnership agreement

Non-oil trade between the UAE and Chile reached $306m in 2023 with both countries aiming to triple this figure by the end of 2030

Franklin Templeton launches 7 feeder funds in UAE

Franklin Templeton launches UAE funds to attract retail investors

The funds will be distributed in the UAE by locally licenced promoters, including onshore conventional and Shariah-compliant consumer banks

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UAE’s e& offers concessions after EU alleges subsidies in PPF deal

The move came a month after the European Commission began investigating an unlimited guarantee and a loan from UAE-controlled banks that facilitated the deal

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for August

UAE to announce petrol prices for August: will we see another drop?

The fuel price committee reduced retail prices for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by 15 fils per liter in July compared to the previous month

Masdar’s Endesa deal heralds more Euro investments

Masdar’s Spanish solar farm deal heralds more European investments

The company has invested in renewable projects around the world at different stages of development, valued above $30bn

India’s duty cut halts silver, platinum imports from UAE

India’s duty cut halts concessionary silver, platinum imports from UAE

The world’s second-biggest bullion consumer slashed import duties on gold and silver to 6 per cent from 15 per cent

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FAB posts record H1 profit of Dhs8.4bn amid strong revenue growth

The bank’s profit before tax grew by 15 per cent year-on-year to Dhs10bn

84% of UAE investors likely to invest in future IPO offerings. For illustrative purposes

IPO appeal: 84% of UAE investors likely to invest in future offerings

Findings from Edelman Smithfield’s UAE Investor Pulse Survey 2024, show that 67 per cent of respondents agreed that having two distinct exchanges benefits the UAE capital markets

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UAE hopes to reactivate trade talks with EU this year

The UAE has long advocated deeper EU involvement in the region

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Flydubai in early talks for largest ever airplane order

flydubai announced the purchase of 175 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes in 2017

Al-Futtaim's Hasan Nergiz on BYD's popularity in UAE, Saudi Arabia

Al-Futtaim’s Hasan Nergiz on BYD’s popularity in UAE, Saudi Arabia

The MD of Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company shares that EV maker BYD’s SEAL, SONG PLUS and HAN models are very popular in the UAE and Saudi Arabia

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UAE ranks in top 10 of world’s most powerful passports according to Henley Index

The ranking marks a significant rise for the UAE, which has climbed from 62nd to 9th position, over the past 18 years

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Latest: UAE’s MoFA says services back on after Microsoft outage

The TDRA warned users of the global IT outage and said it is closely monitoring the developing situation

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Emirates Steel, Eversendai partner for NEOM Trojena Ski Village project

In line with the partnership with Eversendai, Emirates Steel will supply premium steel beams for the construction of the ski village

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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed announces “Union Pledge Day” on July 18

Union Pledge Day joins the ranks of other national occasions in the UAE, including Union Day, Flag Day, and Commemoration Day

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UAE and Indonesia strengthen ties during high-level meet in Abu Dhabi

President Widodo was awarded the Order of Zayed, the UAE’s highest civilian honour, during a ceremony at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi

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UAE, Ethiopia sign currency swap agreement

Under the deal, the CBUAE and NBE will also collaborate on payment platform services and electronic switches

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo begins UAE state visit to strengthen bilateral ties

This state visit marks the one-year anniversary of the CEPA, which was signed in July 2022, and took effect a year later

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UAE resumes visa issuance to Nigerians

The development follows the resumption of flights between the two countries in May, which were halted for over two years, due to a payment backlog

Marking 75 Years: The life and achievements of Sheikh Mohammed

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum turned 75 on Monday, 15 July 2024.

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UAE cabinet reshuffle: here’s what you need to know

The UAE has two new deputy prime ministers following the announcement on Sunday

Egypt lowers 2025 wheat self-sufficiency target to 51%

Egypt lowers 2025 wheat self-sufficiency target to 51%

The government buys wheat internationally and locally in order to offer tens of millions of its citizens subsidised bread