UAE: Top bank discontinues ‘Salary in Advance’ facility

Dubai Islamic Bank, the UAE’s largest Shariah-compliant lender, has discontinued its popular ‘salary in advance’ facility for customers. The bank said in a statement to Khaleej Times that the decision has been taken after a “thorough evaluation” of its financial products and it’s “actively exploring alternative solutions.” “This decision to discontinue our Salary in Advance…

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Flashback of the VIP Classical Concert featuring Italian pianist, Federico Colli by SAMIT Event Group

On the distinguished evening of January 14, SAMIT Event Group curated an exquisite VIP Classical Concert at Dubai Opera, featuring the renowned Italian pianist, Federico Colli. As part of the VIP Classical Concerts series, the event unfolded as a harmonious blend of musical sophistication and cultural celebration. Federico Colli’s performance was nothing short of spectacular,…

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Gaza death toll crosses over 29,000 in Israeli bombardment since Oct 7

Israel’s assault in Gaza has killed more than 29,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, the territory’s Health Ministry said Monday, marking another grim milestone in one of the deadliest and most destructive military bombardment in recent history. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue the offensive until “total victory” against Hamas after the militants’…

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Up to Dh12.5 million: World’s rarest supercars up for auction in Dubai next month

With the relocation of thousands of millionaires into Dubai in 2023 and 2024, demand will increase for ultra-luxury cars in the country Some of the world’s rarest supercars from top-notch brands will be auctioned in Dubai next month, including a pre-World War II recreation 1935 Bugatti. RM Sotheby’s, the world’s largest collector car auction house…

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India offers protesting farmers support prices on corn, cotton, pulses

Tear gas and barricades have been deployed to deter farmers, who form an influential voting bloc, ahead of the general election scheduled for May India has offered guaranteed support prices for pulses, corn and cotton in a bid to break a deadlock with protesting farmers, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said after week-long clashes with security…

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