Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Finance

UAE’s NMC is not going into ‘liquidation’, staff told

UK court appointed administrator assures staff that operations will go on as usual Dubai: Abu Dhabi headquartered NMC Health is not going into “liquidation”, according to its newly appointed administrators. In a message sent to its 15,000 plus staff, the administrators...

COVID-19 fallout: UAE construction sector told to ‘re-price’ projects

New projects will only be awarded if they slash their original cost-to-build estimates Dubai: UAE contractors will have to go through the whole price negotiation process again as project promoters insist on re-pricing contracts because of the changed circumstances. Even...

COVID-19: Bank advises customers not to issue cash or bearer cheques to reduce visits to branches

RAKBANK sent messages to customers about the new measures in the wake of coronavirus Dubai: The national bank of Ras Al Khaimah — RAKBANK — has informed its customers that the bank is discontinuing encashment of cash ore bearer cheques...

COVID-19 relief: Dubai Financial Services Authority offers to support DIFC financial community

A series of significant regulatory relief measures announced Dubai: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced a number of initiatives aimed to provide significant assistance and regulatory relief to the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) financial services community. These initiatives are...

UAE’s relief for banks will soften COVID-19 impact on economy

Loan restructuring to reduce impairments, but to increase problem loans formation Dubai: A number of regulatory reliefs announced by the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) will soften the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the economy and the banking sector, according...

UAE agriculture tech start-up secures $120m investment

United Arab Emirates agriculture technology start-up Pure Harvest Smart Farms has raised $20.6 million in fresh funding and secured commitments for a further $100 million, it said on Monday. Wafra International, an investment firm owned by the Kuwait state pension...

Tech plays key role in helping residents during lockdown

Technology has played a key role in helping residents work from home, with local service providers reporting an increase in software sales that allow residents to remain in touch with their work colleagues, as well as security protocols. Etisalat reported...

Covid-19: Dubai’s Emaar announces pay cuts across the board

The chairman will receive a 100% salary cut, while the senior management will see their salaries slashed by half. Emaar, Dubai's leading real estate developer, has announced a reduction of salaries across the board, ranging from 15 to 50 per...

Coronavirus: Dubai taxis offer discounts on rides to and from hospitals and clinics

Hala service and the RTA announces 20 per cent discontto facilitate passengers in Dubai ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Photos: Dubai's Al Ras area closed for two weeks to intensify disinfection drive Coronavirus: Jumeirah Beach Road during Disinfection Programme Photos: Birds...

What if your roommate tests positive for coronavirus in the UAE?

COVID-19: There is no need to press the panic button, say doctors ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Coronavirus: Virtual job market will help you find a temporary job replacement in the UAE Lifelong: Changes the coronavirus pandemic forced upon us Photos:...

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Air Arabia launches new non-stop flights to Ethiopia

SHARJAH - Air Arabia has announced the launch of its new non-stop flights to Addis Ababa, the capital city...

Saudi Arabia: Hail, storm, heavy rain.. floods in Mecca and Medina, entire Saudi Arabia on high alert

Mecca and Medina are very holy pilgrimage sites in Saudi Arabia. Every year millions of Muslims from all over the world come here to...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 7th Jan 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 3,825.73 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 3,280.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 7th Jan 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 3,744.08 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 3,210.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – 7th Jan 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 390.74 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 335.00. Usually people opt...