ABU DHABI / WAM Insurance companies listed on ADX and DFM held decent profits of AED445 million for the Q1 2017, an increase of 44.5 percent over the same period last year. The profits are an all-time-high for several years, reflecting the considerable growth recorded since the beginning of the year, according to a survey conducted by Emirates News Agency …

Bloomberg PM Theresa May vowed to combat the “ideology” behind Britain’s worst terrorist attack in 12 years after a suicide bombing killed 22 people at a pop concert. IS claimed responsibility. Campaigning for next month’s general election was suspended indefinitely after the attack in northern city of Manchester. Standing outside her official residence at No. 10 Downing Street in London, …

Dubai / WAM Dubai Internet City (DIC) affirmed its role as enabling platform for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) at the 20th edition of TECOM SME Builder. The event, organised by the information technology park, brought together over 100 professionals who discussed the secrets of successful entrepreneurship with a focus on how best to harness business opportunities. Ammar …