Finance and Economy
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UAE launches fund to support SMEs
The government of Dubai has issued a law establishing the Mohammed bin Rashid Fund to support Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), Wam has reported. The fund aims to support and finance projects of young entrepreneurs where a hundred...
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BankDhofar ready to launch Islamic banking
Omani lender BankDhofar has said it is ready to launch its new Islamic banking services, subject to the Omani central bank approval, Times of Oman has reported. The Shari'ah-compliant service, called 'Maisarah,' will be a fully serviced Islamic...
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Rakbank opens new branch in Al Rolla, Sharjah
Rakbank, the retail and small business bank in the UAE, recently launched its sixth branch in Sharjah and the East Coast region.
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Jeffrey Singer, CEO, DIFC - Shifting Centre of Gravity pt 1
Audio: Jeffrey Singer, CEO, Dubai International Financial Centre gives his views on the "Shifting Centre of Gravity" and the positioning of both Dubai and The DIFC with regards the change in trade flows. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about the...
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Daily Updates
UAE launches fund to support SMEs
The government of Dubai has issued a law establishing the Mohammed bin Rashid Fund to support Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), Wam has...
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Press Releases
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Dubai Chamber showcases global entrepreneurship...
Over 1,000 local and global business leaders and entrepreneurs attended the Dubai Chamber of...
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DGCX November volumes rise 117% on Gold and...
An uptick in Gold and Indian Rupee Futures trading drove a 117% year-on-year growth in November...
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Visa signs eCommerce Working Group MoU with...
Visa has announced that it has signed the UAE eCommerce Working Group Memorandum of Understanding...
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Analysis
COP 18 showcases Qatar's arrival on the global stage
Doha's hosting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Conference of Parties (COP) 18 which runs over two weeks in November and December is a landmark moment for Qatar's...
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Special Reports
Doha COP 18
Doha's hosting of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at the Conference of Parties (COP) 18 which runs over two weeks in November and December is a first for the Middle East, and gives the region a chance to highlight its green credentials.
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Abu Dhabi 2030
Abu Dhabi 2030 is the UAE capital's ambitious plan to ensure that the emirate is a modern, thriving place to live and work, as its population grows to over 3 million. This report discusses their key aspects, including transport and urban planning, tourism, air travel, real estate, education and culture.
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Qatar 2022
Qatar has committed to billions of dollars worth of spending on stadia, transport, accommodation and other infrastructure in line with its successful bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. What does the win mean for the country’s economic growth and development plans, and its presence on the global stage?
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Qatar Projects
A round up of the principal interviews from the Qatar Projects 2011 conference, with key speakers from the event, including Qatalum, Qatar Islamic Bank, and Drake and Scull International.
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Abu Dhabi Conference TV
A round up of the principal interviews from the Abu Dhabi conference, with key speakers from the event, including the Health Authority, ADWEA, and the Department for Economic Development.
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