Delegation highlights investment opportunities in Ras Al Khaimah
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE - A delegation from Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has concluded its visit to Russia...
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UAE starts issuing work permits for Golden Residency holders
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Yemen gets $150-million World Bank aid for food, water, healthcare
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Delegation highlights investment opportunities in Ras Al Khaimah
RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE - A delegation from Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has concluded its visit to Russia...
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Museum, DEWA partner for sustainable development
The Museum of the Future has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) to showcase...
- The Museum of the Future with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority will showcase solutions for sustainability and renewable energy
- The agreement between the two organizations aims for constructive research that helps solve today’s ecological challenges
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Bahrain central bank’s monthly Sukuk issue oversubscribed by 152%
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) said Monday the monthly issue of the Sukuk Al-Salam has been oversubscribed by 152...
- Subscriptions worth BD 65.445 million ($173.5) were received for the BD 43 million issue, which carries a maturity of 91 days.
- The expected return on the issue, which begins on 17 August and matures on 16 November, is 3.80 percent compared to 3.96 percent of the previous issue on 13 July.
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DGCX licensed brokerage firms can now become DFM derivatives members
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) said Monday that it has obtained the approval of the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) to...
- Securities and Commodities Authority approves DFM to allow such firms to become DFM derivative members and provide their services in the market for the first time.
- Currently, there are approximately 21 DGCX brokers licensed by SCA and this significant step caters to the growing demand from these companies to access the DFM.

