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UAE to explore areas of cooperation on smart applications and advanced healthcare systems UAE, February 1, 2017  H.E. Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Owais, UAE Minister of Health & Prevention has met with a number of representatives from international healthcare companies and specialty hospitals on the sidelines of the Arab Health Exhibition and Congress, the latest edition of the Middle East’s largest healthcare exhibition and medical congress, which […]

Dubai Islamic Bank, the largest sharia-compliant bank in the United Arab Emirates, has appointed banks ahead of a potential benchmark-sized US dollar sukuk sale, banking sources familiar with the situation said on Wednesday. The group of banks arranging the deal includes Bank ABC, Boubyan Bank, Emirates NBD, HSBC, Maybank, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Sharjah Islamic Bank and Standard Chartered, the sources said, speaking on condition of […]

Announcement comes on the sidelines of participation at Arab Health Exhibition & Congress 2017 in Dubai UAE, February 1, 2017  The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced the launch of direct medical appointments booking through its Smart Patient Portal during its participation at Arab Health Exhibition and Congress 2017 which will run until February 2, 2017 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The move is […]

American football fans can watch Super Bowl 51 live in a handful of pubs and restaurants across the UAE that will open in the early morning hours to show American football’s biggest event. On Monday, the New England Patriots will take on the Atlanta Falcons in Houston, Texas — which is 10 hours behind the UAE. Set your alarm — kickoff time is 3.30am — and go […]

Significant Engagement Gaps Found in Key Areas, Including Mentorship, Appreciation, and Cooperation with Colleagues 01 February 2017 Dubai — Many companies in the region are engaging women in senior leadership positions as a key priority, particularly following the revelation that, on a global level, companies are failing their senior-level women. Roughly three-quarters of those surveyed generated lower levels of employee engagement among female senior managers than among […]

DUBAI Iran’s defence minister said the Islamic Republic had tested a new missile, confirming earlier reports, Tasnim news agency quoted him as saying on Wednesday. Hossein Dehghan said the test did not violate the country’s deal on its nuclear programme or the United Nations Security Council’s resolution. “The recent test was in line with our plans and we will not allow foreigners to interfere in our defence […]

1 of 14 Germany’s Marcel Kittel, from Quick-Step Floors Team from Belgium, reacts upon winning the Nakheel stage 1 during the Dubai Tour 2017, on January 31, 2017 in Dubai. (STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images) 2 of 14 Germany’s Marcel Kittel, from Quick-Step Floors Team from Belgium, reacts upon winning the Nakheel stage 1 during the Dubai Tour 2017, on January 31, 2017 in Dubai. (STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images) 3 of 14 […]

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Morning commuters can expect roads free from heavy traffic, as the Sheikh Zayed Highway remained free-flowing. The typical morning traffic on the E10 was all but non-existent. There were, however, reports of minor slowdowns at the Al Quoz area. Further down the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road near Sharjah, commuters on the E11 Dubai-bound experienced a complete stall. Other roads leading in and out of Sharjah were […]

Dubai Municipality plans to impose tougher controls on people conducting illegal trade through social media channels. The controls include stiff fines and blocking of ‘business’ websites, it said on Monday. Redha Hassan Salman, director of the health and safety department at Dubai Municipality, said in a statement to media: “We are looking for different means to implement penalties on those people who practice illegal online trade. “We […]

ABU DHABI // Customers are frustrated by sales calls from the two telecommunications operators and complaints filed to them have nearly doubled, the Federal National Council heard. Dubai member Hamad Al Rahoomi quoted a media report saying 13,000 complaints were made against Etisalat last year, while complaints to both Etisalat and du increased by 265 per cent from 2015. Mr Al Rahoomi said some of the complaints […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for February 1, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Abu Dhabi Concert Get tickets now to see Rod Stewart (pictured), as the Scottish singer brings his The Hits 2017 Tour to Abu Dhabi. Hits include Maggie May, Sailing, Forever Young, Young Turks and You […]

31 January 2017 Swedish company Qmatic, a global leader in technology solutions and insights for a seamless and personal patient journey, is announcing today that it will participate in the largest healthcare trade show in the Middle East and North Africa – Arab Health 2017, held in Dubai. The show, with over 4 400 exhibitors from over 70 countries, is expected to draw 115 000 visitors. Thirty-eight […]

The three largest Omani banks – BankMuscat, Bank Dhofar and National Bank of Oman – face pressure on profitability from slowing economic growth and increased demand for Islamic finance, Moody’s warned on Tuesday. Growing appetite for Islamic finance is intensifying competition for products and placing the banks under pressure, a report from the rating agency argued. However, it added that BankMuscat, Oman’s largest bank by assets, was […]

|By Arabian Post Staff| Dubai Holding yesterday confirmed that it will repay the entire outstanding principal, along with accrued interest, of its final and remaining GBP500 million bond, maturing today. According to an announcement filed with Nasdaq Dubai, this will be the last tranche of Dubai Holding Commercial Operations Group’s multi-currency, Medium-Term Notes Programme issued in 2007. The full repayment will be made from Dubai Holding’s internal […]

Written by Anees Jillani | Published:February 1, 2017 12:31 am Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (File Photo) Since January 4, a five-member Bench headed by the second seniormost judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has been hearing for three hours every day petitions alleging corruption by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, filed by the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Imran Khan, and the head of the […]

DUBAI // “Bubble babies” at risk from the slightest infection as a result of rare genetic conditions will soon benefit from treatment unveiled at the Arab Health Congress on Tuesday. Gene therapy will provide a lifeline for young children in the Middle East, which suffers from the highest rates of genetic diseases in the world. The process involves ineffective genes copied and replaced in a patient’s body […]

Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim on Tuesday reported a 9 percent increase in group revenues to $8.14 billion (AED29.9bn) in 2016 compared to $7.43bn (AED27.3bn) in 2015. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose by 8 percent, reaching $1.11bn (AED4.1bn), driven by additional hypermarkets, supermarkets and family entertainment centres. Alain Bejjani, Majid Al Futtaim Holding CEO, said the company will continue on its growth trajectory in […]

  Last Updated On 30 January,2017 11:07 pm Justice Ijaz directed to bring all the record in the court in order to reveal the truth. ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – During Panama Leaks hearing, Justice Asif Khosa on Monday said that no justification over the money came for Dubai factory has been presented in the court. A five-member larger bench headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa resumed the hearing. […]

DUBAI // A Kenyan cook has lost his appeal seeking a reduced sentence for the premeditated murder of his colleague. The 30-year-old cook was sentenced to 10 years in jail by Dubai Criminal Court for killing his colleague by repeatedly pushing his head underwater in the Arabian Gulf until the man died. He was additionally convicted of drinking alcohol without a licence and was fined Dh1,000 as […]

Being a time-saver and convenience at a click, the application has earned itself a growing number of tech-savvy customers since its launch in October 2016. 31 January 2017 Ajman, UAE – Reiterating their commitment towards providing seamless consumer experiences ranging from state-of-art pipeline and water treatment solutions to facilitating remote interactions with its customers, Ajman Sewerage Private Company Limited (ASPCL) announced strong growth in user-base for its […]

A “handful of people” have been stopped from flying to the United States from Dubai International Airport following a US travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries, the airport operator’s chief executive said on Monday. “The effect has been very minimal at the moment. We don’t have the exact figures but literally a handful of people have had to be looked after and repatriated to their point of […]

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Whirlwind is not an adequate-enough word to sum up the past two years of Daya’s life. After scoring her first chart smash in 2015 at the age of 16, with debut single Hide Away, the scorching American talent was propelled to stardom as the soulful voice behind last year’s smash Don’t Let Me Down by The Chainsmokers. The song’s recent nomination for Best Dance Recording at this […]

Online ordering platform for healthy meals Eatcleanme.com is set to open in Dubai in March 2017. The website will offer a wide range of healthy food and beverage options from restaurants available in the UAE, including joints such as 77 Veggie Boutique and The Salad Jar. Its menu will consist of raw, vegan and gluten-free meals as well as low calorie desserts and juices. Focusing fitness savvy […]

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