RBI Asks Banks To Adopt Risk-based Approach For KYC
The Reserve Bank on Tuesday tightened the customer due diligence (CDD) norms by asking banks and regulated entities to adopt a risk-based approach for periodic updation of KYC. After a review, the central bank has made amendments to the Master Direction (...
Sena MLAs: SC allows Speaker last chance for decision
A final chance has been given to Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar by the Supreme Court to set a realistic timeline for deciding the cross-petitions filed by the rival factions of the Shiv Sena seeking disqualification of each other’s MLAs follo...
SC reserves verdict on Sisodia’s bail pleas in CBI, ED cases
The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its verdict on the regular bail pleas of former deputy chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia in corruption and money laundering cases arising out of the Delhi excise policy ‘scam’. A bench of...
BJP alleges 60% corruption by Siddaramaiah govt
It was the Congress’s ‘40% corruption campaign’ ahead of the elections that led to the defeat of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and brought the former to power. The same anti-corruption campaign – at ‘60%’ under the Congress regime, according to the BJP...
Akhilesh says MP Cong-SP impasse ominous for 2024
The apparent breakdown of alliance talks between Congress and Samajwadi Party in Madhya Pradesh could impact the INDIA alliance plans in Uttar Pradesh in 2024, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has said, adding that his party could fight the BJP on all 80 seats. SP...
9 of the coolest Guinness World Record titles that Dubai holds
There are many of them...
Dubai is now home to the world’s highest running track on a building
Another record in the bag... Dubai is no stranger to Guinness World Records snapping up over 300 different titles, and this week it received another title
UAE Ranks1st in the MENA Region and 7th in the Global ADL GEMRIX Index and is leading the Way in the E-Mobility Landscape
Arthur D. Little (ADL), the world’s first management consulting firm, has released its latest report, "Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX) 2023," revealing that the UAE has achieved a remarkable milestone by taking the lead position in elect
Elevate your brunch game with Salero’s Spanish fiesta this weekend
Sponsored: Say hola to this fabulous new Spanish brunch experience in Dubai... Foodies and brunch enthusiasts, mark your calendars because there's a new
Ukraine worries that Israel-Hamas war may dilute their support
Ukraine is worried that a prolonged war between Israel and Hamas will dilute global support for their own cause. Sky News has seen documents indicating Hamas was planning the assault on Israel for a year. Israel is planning to invade Gaza in order to wipe...
The UAE condemns the Israeli attack on Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza and calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities
The United Arab Emirates strongly condemns the Israeli attack that targeted Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in the Gaza Strip resulting in the death and injury of hundreds of people.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its deep regret for the loss of life
Abdullah bin Zayed participates in GCC Ministerial Council’s Extraordinary Session in Muscat
MUSCAT, 17th October, 2023 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, participated in the GCC Ministerial Council’s Extraordinary Session, which convened in Muscat today to discuss the latest developments in the Gaz...
UAE President receives Ruler of Fujairah and Crown Princes of Fujairah and Ajman
ABU DHABI, 17th October, 2023 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, along with H.H. Sheikh Amm...
Hamdan bin Zayed reviews preparations for Liwa International Festival (Moreeb Dune 2024)
ABU DHABI, 17th October, 2023 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, reviewed - during a meeting with Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu...
Abdullah bin Zayed, Irish FM review latest regional developments
ABU DHABI, 17th October, 2023 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed during a phone call with Micheál Martin, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence of Ireland, th...