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ABU DHABI // The Central Bank of the UAE has issued a new silver coin to mark Commemoration Day. The special coin is part of #The_UAE_Remembers campaign, launched by the Martyrs Families Affairs Office to provide a platform for members of society to express their gratitude and pride in the sacrifices made by the country’s heroes to maintain the UAE’s freedom, sovereignty and security. “Launching The UAE […]

By David French DUBAI, June 10 (Reuters) – Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF), the kingdom’s fourth-largest listed lender, will complete a 2 billion riyal ($533 million) capital-boosting sukuk issue by the end of this month, banking sources said on Tuesday. Pricing of the trade, which will boost the bank’s Tier 2 – or supplementary – capital, is at 140 basis points over the Saudi interbank offered rate (Saibor) […]

25 November 2016: Gulf International Bank (GIB) last night revealed its new corporate identity coinciding with the bank’s 40th anniversary celebrations. The unveiling of the new identity was shared with officials at a special ceremony in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. The new brand identity reflects the core of the bank’s new strategy and its board’s vision for the bank to be the preferred financial services […]

ABU DHABI // Soul survivor Lionel Richie took centre stage at Du Arena Saturday night to serve up a satisfying set of golden oldies. Following the fast-paced dance-pop of Pitbull and the ominous beats of The Chemical Brothers at the preceding concerts, Richie’s slot in the Yasalam After-Race Concert Series offered a throwback to pop’s purer times. The sense of anticipation was high among fans queueing up […]

If breakfast is the most important meal of the day, why not have it for lunch and dinner, too? It seems the all-day breakfast trend is being embraced by cafes across the UAE, with options appearing at many venues. Much like the age-old chicken or the egg question, it is unclear whether the birth of the ‘Breakfastarians’ – a term popularised on the internet and in IHOP […]

Damac Properties on Thursday announced the launch of Akoya Manarola, a collection of colourful villas directly facing the international golf course in its Akoya Oxygen development project in Dubai. Inspired by the charming village of Manarola on the Italian Riviera, the community features three-bedroom villas costing AED2.3 million. Damac said in a statement that Akoya Manarola villas will go on sale on Tuesday. Ziad El Chaar, managing […]

By Vladimir Soldatkin and Diego Oré | MOSCOW/CARACAS MOSCOW/CARACAS World leaders paid tribute on Saturday to Fidel Castro, the Cuban revolutionary leader who built a communist state on the doorstep of the United States, but in death just as in life he divided opinion, and critics labelled him a “tyrant”. Castro died on Friday aged 90, his younger brother and successor Raul Castro announced on state television. […]

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BARCELONA French “Spiderman” Alain Robert scaled one of the tallest skyscrapers in Barcelona without a harness on Friday. Bystanders and police watched as the 54-year-old climbed up and then descended the Torre Agbar, a glass-covered office building known for its night-time illuminations, completing the feat in around one hour. The urban climber is famous for his daredevil, harness-free approach to scuttling up buildings with nothing more than […]

Professor Stephen Hawking, David Coulthard and Lily Cole supported the event that looked into the changing perceptions towards wealth 26 November 2016 Abu Dhabi – UNLIMITED, a new platform powered by UBS, hosted an exclusive event at New York University Campus in Abu Dhabi today that explored changing attitudes towards wealth. UNLIMITED is a content partnership with the aim of deepening and amplifying public understanding of what […]

(Updates details) DUBAI, June 10 (Reuters) – The malls unit of Dubai’s Emaar Properties tightened the pricing guidance for its 10-year sukuk to 190 basis points over midswaps, a document from lead managers said on Tuesday. The firm, which owns Dubai Mall, one of the world’s biggest shopping centres, had set initial pricing thoughts in the area of 200 bps over midswaps earlier in the day. It […]

Dubai’s police chief, Lieutenant General Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina, has died and will be buried on Friday, Dubai Media Office has announced. Al Mazeina, General Commander of Dubai Police, died on Thursday night in Rashid Hospital after suffering a heart attack. He became the General Commander of Dubai Police in 2013, succeeding Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan Tamim. Source link

DUBAI // Thousands braved the morning chill on Friday to take part in a charity run on Al Mamzar beach. Around 2,000 participants from all ages took part in the 3km walk and 7km Unity Run to raise funds for Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities and raise awareness for people with special needs. The event, held at Al Mamzar Corniche, coincided with the celebration […]

Event recognizes importance of encouraging innovation, knowledge and reading in cultural advancement UAE, November 24, 2016  In celebration of the UAE Innovation Week 2016, the Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee (SLC) has held a ‘Reading Day’ recently as part of the national efforts to promote science, innovation and reading and place the UAE as one of the leading capitals in culture, knowledge and innovation. This move […]

The Ras Al Khaimah Government has decided to amend maternity leave rules for working women, enabling them to take three months of fully paid leave. The move follows the directives of the UAE Gender Balance Council to strengthen the balance index between the sexes in government agencies, news agency WAM reported. The council was launched by Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed […]

* Debut sukuk seen pricing around 175 bps over midswaps * May come in tighter than Majid Al Futtaim * Order books over $2 bln within hours of announcement * Retail sector avoids some of Dubai’s property risk Advertisement * Expected to price on Wednesday By Archana Narayanan DUBAI, June 10 (Reuters) – Emaar Malls Group, a unit of Dubai’s Emaar Properties , may price its debut […]

The National has teamed up with Grow Your Food, an initiative supported by Dubai Municipality, to create this comprehensive, UAE-specific planting guide. Committed to getting the UAE to start planting its own produce, Grow Your Food has been running a series of seed-planting workshops, offering advice on what, when and how to plant basic herbs and vegetables, according to organic principles. The workshops have been led by […]

DUBAI, June 11 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi-based telecommunications operator Etisalat has set initial price thoughts on its debut bond issue which could price at end of the day, a document from the lead managers said on Wednesday. Pricing guidance for a 5-year dollar bond has been set at 80 basis points over mid-swaps and a 10-year dollar bond is set in the area of 100 to 110 […]

  Not many people know about the second floor café in Building 3 at Emaar Square. Dubbed “the digital café”, it serves great food, great coffee and of course has pretty decent Wi-Fi.  It has a “google” feel to it. But when the history books of the Middle East digital revolution are one day written, chances are the café will get a chapter to itself. For the […]

The numbers involved in musical theatre are staggering, according to Nick Allott. His favourite statistic is this: The seven Harry Potter films — the most successful franchise ever — grossed a total of $13bn; the four most successful musicals — Cats, Les Misérables, Miss Saigon and Phantom of the Opera – have garnered a whopping $16bn. “A lot of people don’t know that,” says the managing director […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for November 26, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Nationwide Ballet gala Get tickets now for the Ballet Grand Gala performed by the Opéra National de Paris dancers, featuring star dancer Dorothée Gilbert, and first soloists Hugo Marchand and Hannah O’Neill, who will […]

DUBAI, June 11 (Reuters) – Commercial Bank of Qatar is planning to meet fixed income investors for a potential benchmark dollar bond issue starting Thursday, a document from the leads showed. The lender, rated A1/A-/A by the international rating agencies, has mandated Bank of America Merrill Lynch, HSBC and Morgan Stanley to arrange the road show. The road shows will start in Singapore on Thursday, before moving […]

Beauty salons operating in Dubai have been told they must install automated cash registers by the end of February 2017 following complaints about price manipulation. The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) section of the Department of Economic Development (DED) said it has launched a campaign, named ‘e-Cashier’, aimed at enhancing transparency and protecting consumer rights. It said in a statement that the number of consumer complaints […]

Speaking at the UAE Innovation Week 2016 celebration in Sharjah, University of Sharjah academician said that 3D Printing has been shaping the future. In the next five years, it will become much more accessible SHARJAH/Sharjah Media Centre, November 24, 2016  The 3D Printing technology is becoming fast popular due to ease of use. In the next five years it will become much more popular as cost will […]

Ashley Lane rounds up the winter activities in destinations ranging from Monaco and Manila to Brazil and Antarctica. • Read this and more stories in Ultratravel magazine, out with The National on Thursday, November 24 newslide Monaco Though temperatures are lower than normal, heading to Monaco in December means fewer crowds and lower prices. There are also plenty of festivals and activities to keep visitors busy. Those […]

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