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Our Correspondent EMIRATES BUSINESS Aghareed is the world’s first and only full wedding concierge to bring every detail, decision and service to one venue for both packaged and bespoke wedding experiences. The professional assistance starts with the early planning of the proposal, continues through to the ceremony and carries on into the honeymoon. The service caters to the robust wedding ...

Our Correspondent / Emirates Business Marka is the UAE’s first publicly traded retail operator focusing exclusively on the Fashion, Hospitality and Sports segments. Founded in 2014 and listed on the Dubai Financial Market, Marka PJSC, is a world-class company headquartered in Dubai. Their mission is to enhance the retail experience of customers by operating exciting and unique fashion, hospitality and ...

Washington / Bloomberg Americans are paying less at the pump and more at the toll booth, making municipal bonds for highway projects one of the rare winners from the oil-market crash. Tax-exempt toll-road and turnpike securities have gained 1.8 percent this year, outpacing the 1.6 percent return for the broad $3.7 trillion market, Bank of America Merrill Lynch data show. ...

Focusing on soft touches of blush, intense pinks and Springtimeflorals, this special range from the SS 2016 collection celebrates the dainty, romantic side of women with modern renditions of classic themes. Wear a pair of floral sneakers for a cool walk at the park. Take all your essentials in a powder pink tote finished in beautiful crafted leather. Go for ...

London/ Emirates Business Forget flowers this Valentine’s Day — after all, nothing says “I love you” like some good old luxury fashion. If you’re on the lookout for a chic gift this February 14 then here are five ideas. Burberry London A classic trench coat is a wardrobe staple and Burberry is one of the go-to brands for sophisticated outwear. ...

RELAXNEWS On Valentine’s Day, show your loved one you care by bringing home a heart-shaped donut asking them to “Bee mine” or a caffeinated dessert drink laden with chocolate drizzle and whipped cream to help them kick -start their day. Here’s a look at a few fast food chains that are feeling the love this year. Starbucks Until February 14, ...

RELAXNEWS Chocolate Bar Chocolate Bar at Mall of The Emirates is celebrating the Valentine’s Day with Chocolate, Chocolate and more chocolate! Celebrate love in style at Chocolate Bar with your your loved one in an ultimate chocolate experience and enjoy an exceptional taste this February 14th for your most memorable Valentine’s Day yet. The stunning menu features a gourmet feast ...

ABU DHABI / EMIRATES BUSINESS The Emirates Securities Market Index has decreased by -1.36% to close at 4097.34 points. Accordingly the Market Capitalization has lost AED9.19 Billion attaining AED664.64 Billion. A total of 0.65 Billion Shares were traded with a total value of AED0.79 Billion during the trading session of 11-02-2016 through 8716 transactions. The number of companies which has been traded ...

PARIS/ AFP Shares on the French and German stock exchanges fell sharply in early trading on Thursday, dipping below three percent, over oil price worries and after Federal Reserve boss Janet Yellen raised concerns about the global economy. At 0830 GMT, France’s main CAC 40 index was 2,57 percent lower, at 3,956.73 points, after falling briefly more than three percent. ...

AFP Adidas said on Thursday that it performed better than expected in 2015 and is confident for this year, even if the US market still appears to be something of an Achilles’ heel for the German maker of sportshoes and equipment. “Based on preliminary unaudited figures for 2015, the Adidas group exceeded its top- and bottom-line financial targets in the ...