September, 2017

• 19 September

  EDB launches housing loan programme for UAE nationals

  DUBAI / WAM The Emirates Development Bank (EDB), launched a housing loan programme for UAE nationals who have obtained relevant approvals from the country’s major housing institutions – the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority, the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Foundation and the Sharjah Housing Department – during a meeting at its headquarters in Dubai, which was ...

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• 19 September

  ADNIC’s new mobile app to ease process of insurance claims

  ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), one of the leading regional multi-line insurance providers for corporates and individuals, has launched an enhanced version of its innovative ADNIC Plus mobile application (‘app’). Available on both Android and Apple phones, the app has been launched as part of ADNIC’s commitment to making its customers’ lives easier through ...

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• 19 September

  Dubai to host fifth HKTDC lifestyle expo

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business The fifth Lifestyle Expo in Dubai will take place from September 25-26 at the Hyatt Regency Dubai, connecting Hong Kong and Chinese mainland suppliers with buyers from the Middle East and Africa to fill the region’s growing demand for trendy consumer products. Jointly organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Trade Development ...

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• 19 September

  Etisalat wins ‘best operator’ award

  ABU DHABI / Emirates Business Etisalat on Tuesday announced it received the award and recognition of the ‘Best Operator’ at the industry leading event ‘Telecoms World Middle East 2017 held in Dubai. This award recognised the telecom operator that has achieved unparalleled growth in its operation, has innovated its service portfolio, has improved customer service and has developed its network ...

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• 19 September

  Dubai Chamber participates in 10th World Chambers Congress

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business A high-level delegation from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) is participating in various activities at the 10th World Chambers Congress (WCC) in Sydney this week with the aim of promoting Dubai as an attractive business hub and expanding the Chamber’s global network. Hamad Buamim President and CEO of Dubai Chamber and Deputy Chairman ...

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• 19 September

  Region’s first online hiring portal for temporary staff launched

  

  DUBAI / Emirates Business TASC Outsourcing, a leading people solutions and talent management company in the GCC, unveiled TascTemp, an innovative online hiring portal which is set to transform the temporary hiring industry in the UAE. TascTemp is the first-of-its-kind solution in the region for temporary staff. This platform is perfect for businesses that need additional staff to meet peak-season ...

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• 19 September

  Trump warns N Korea’s ‘rocket man’ invites country’s demise

  

  Bloomberg President Donald Trump told world leaders in his first address to the United Nations that North Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons is a suicide mission that will lead to its destruction if not stopped by collective action by the rest of the world. Trump delivered unusually stark denunciations of both North Korea and Iran, telling his audience—including officials from ...

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• 19 September

  ‘Senate postponed testimony on Russia’

  Bloomberg Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, said his scheduled closed-door appearance before the Senate Intelligence Committee was postponed at the panel’s request. Cohen, who has a long relationship with the president, told reporters on Capitol Hill on Tuesday he will return to answer questions. “I’ll be back and look forward to giving all the information” that the committee ...

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• 19 September

  UN urges ICC to probe Burundi rights abuses

  Bloomberg A United Nations commission urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate possible crimes against humanity committed in Burundi, saying it had compiled a list of alleged perpetrators of violence during the country’s two-year crisis. The UN Commission of Inquiry on Burundi has reasonable grounds to believe “serious human-rights violations and abuses” have been committed in the East African ...

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• 19 September

  Brexit rift widens as speculation mounts on Johnson resigning

  

  Bloomberg UK Prime Minister Theresa May is locked in a battle with Boris Johnson that could alter the course of her Brexit strategy, with her top diplomat dangling the option of stepping down. The Daily Telegraph, a Conservative-leaning newspaper for which Johnson used to write, reported that he was ready to resign before the weekend if May embraces a “Swiss ...

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