European stocks have fallen as shares of major financial companies like Aegon and Credit Agricole faced an uphill battle. Dutch insurer Aegon was particularly hard hit, dipping 7.8% after reporting a lacklustre first quarter profit of 462 million euros. Overall, the FTSEurofirst 300 index is down by around 9% so far this year.
UAE national becomes first Emirati selected for senior IMF role
UAE's Ali Alhosani has been elected Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), becoming the first Emirati to hold this senior international position.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan witnesses launch of Dubai's Global Future Opportunities centre
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has witnessed the signing of an agreement to establish the Centre for Global Future Opportunities in Dubai during the Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders.
Emaar sustains collection rate at 98 per cent during regional tension
Founder and Managing Director of Emaar Properties, Mohamed Alabbar revealed that Emaar has sustained its collection rate of 98 per cent, with its sales backlog standing at around AED 180 billion.
Sheikh Abdullah and India’s Jaishankar discuss strengthening ties
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, in Abu Dhabi.
New mixed-use development planned for DIFC, due within two years
Dubai developer H&H has revealed details of the Water Gardens, a new mixed-use destination in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), with the first phase due to be completed in 18 months.
Eight people have been arrested in Dubai for running an illegal scheme that exploits a UAE rule that allows eligible foreign driving licence holders to obtain UAE licences without the need for lessons or tests.
A minor 1.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Fujairah's Dibba on Friday.
Abu Dhabi has launched a new initiative that provides a comprehensive training and guidance programme at new home handover centres, targeting parents, children and domestic workers.
