ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE’s Ministerial Development Council, presided by HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, discussed the preparation of a global regulatory framework for Islamic finance as part of the UAE government vision to make the country a global centre for Islamic economy. The proposal includes setting comprehensive ...

  ABU DHABI / WAM The United Arab Emirates condemned the terrorist attack which took place last night in the US city of Orlando, Florida State, killing 50 people and wounded others. In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced its solidarity with the United States, reiterating its condemnation of terrorism in all its ...

  Bloomberg Microsoft Corp said it will buy LinkedIn Corp in a deal valued at $26.2 billion, giving the world’s biggest software provider access to a virtual Rolodex of connected business professionals. Microsoft will pay $196 per share in an all-cash transaction, including LinkedIn’s net cash, is a 49.5 percent premium to LinkedIn’s closing price Friday. LinkedIn will retain its ...