Business & Money | Sunday 31 January, 2016 8:48 am

Shurooq establishes Omran Properties in Sharjah with partners Emaar and Eagle Hills

New company seeks to develop investment, commercial, industrial and real estate projects in Sharjah and beyond   The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed a partnership agreement with Emaar Properties and Eagle Hills, an Abu Dhabi-based property developer, to...

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Business & Money | Sunday 31 January, 2016 8:23 am

Aqua Properties invests AED 91 million in Skycourt Towers units

Dubai property brokerage & development firm offers attractive payment plans on completed apartments Dubai property firm Aqua Properties has made its views on the current property climate loud and clear with a bulk purchase of AED 91 million worth of apartments at Skycourt Towers. The firm is ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 31 January, 2016 3:48 am

Dubai Government Bodies increase services for disabled

Government bodies in Dubai are stepping into a new era of making Dubai the world’s friendliest place for the disabled by increasing their services aimed at catering to the needs of their customers with disabilities.   According to government officials, the new initiatives...

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Business & Money | Friday 29 January, 2016 3:22 am

France brings-up its latest innovation equipment & high end fresh products at the Gulfood 2016

France will once again be part of the not-to-be missed Gulfood 2016 to showcase its latest high quality products, food service equipment. With two French pavilions for a total area of nearly 1 250 Square meters., this 21st edition of Gulfood is expected to launch several French...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 January, 2016 4:47 pm

Sultan Al Qasimi unveils new archaeological treasure dating back to third century CB in Mleiha

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, revealed a new archaeological discovery of major historical significance to the region in Mleiha Archaeological Centre. His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah unveiled the discovery of...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 January, 2016 3:05 pm

The United Arab Emirates and Qatar drive RMB adoption in the Middle East

Recent SWIFT data shows that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar are the most active Middle East countries using the RMB for direct payments with China and Hong Kong.     In 2015, the UAE’s use of the RMB accounted for 74% of payments by value to China and Hong Kong, an...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 January, 2016 2:03 pm

BIDAYA HOME FINANCE COMMENCES OPERATIONS

Bidaya Home Finance has been launched in a bid to raise the low levels of home ownership across Saudi Arabia. The inaugural press conference to announce the launch was well attended by several of the country’s senior representatives and officials from the financial services industry,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 January, 2016 9:33 am

Annual Investment Meeting 2016 delegation head to Africa to tap FDI opportunities

At a time when the African continent is witnessing fast growth globally in foreign direct investments (FDIs), a high-level delegation from the Annual Investment Meeting 2016 has conducted a pan African road show to strengthen the African participation in the forthcoming edition of the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 January, 2016 2:22 am

CNN unveils US Elections partnerships programme for international broadcasters and publishers

CNN International is offering a comprehensive CNN Politics package to international TV and digital publishers that will enhance their coverage of 2016’s biggest news event – the US Presidential Elections.    Through CNN International Commercial, publishers around the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 2:20 pm

MBRF launches first phase of Dubai Digital Library to strengthen the culture of reading

In line with the directives and guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum...

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