Hind Aldah

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Hind Aldah is a business reporter based in Sharjah. In her spare time, you will find her playing classical guitar, painting amateur oil paintings, or crocheting the same old scarf that leads nowhere.

Dubai property sales reach Dh87.9 billion despite slowdown in transactions

Dubai property sales reach Dh87.9 billion despite slowdown in transactions

While the off-plan segment continued to dominate in terms of transaction volumes, it still recorded lower activity in the second quarter

Emirates NBD reports record H1 profit at Dh16.2 billion; up 5% year-on-year

Emirates NBD reports record H1 profit at Dh16.2 billion; up 5% year-on-year

The group's balance sheet expanded beyond Dh1.3 trillion for the first time, supported by healthy business growth in the UAE and the consolidation of RBL Bank

Gold prices ease in Dubai as safe-haven demand persists

Gold prices ease in Dubai as safe-haven demand persists

Globally, spot gold was trading at $4,123.37 an ounce, down 0.56 per cent. Silver also lost 0.59 per cent, trading at $59.59 an ounce.

Gold likely to trade in narrow range in H2 as higher US yields weigh on prices

Gold likely to trade in narrow range in H2 as higher US yields weigh on prices

If current market conditions persist, gold is expected to trade within a narrow range for the remainder of the year, with any significant upside depending on a shift in monetary policy expectations.

Yas Island, Al Reem apartment prices rise 18% as Abu Dhabi housing market booms

Yas Island, Al Reem apartment prices rise 18% as Abu Dhabi housing market booms

A new report by property consultancy Knight Frank found that waterfront communities remained among the strongest-performing residential markets

UAE firms using SMS for OTPs, alerts must switch to Direct Model by December 31

UAE firms using SMS for OTPs, alerts must switch to Direct Model by December 31

The Direct Model sends messages directly from an SMS aggregator to the end user, without intermediaries

Multiple UAE banks begin rollout of Jaywan national cards

Multiple UAE banks begin rollout of Jaywan national cards

On Tuesday, AEP partnered with Mastercard to launch the 'Jaywan–Mastercard' co-badged credit card, making the UAE among the first countries to benefit from its services

Gold prices in Dubai edge higher, return to early July levels despite volatility

Gold prices in Dubai edge higher, return to early July levels despite volatility

Analysts say markets continue to assess the inflationary impact of the US-Iran war

Water cannon salute: Flydubai launches flights to Aleppo, second destination in Syria

Water cannon salute: Flydubai launches flights to Aleppo, second destination in Syria

The new route will offer a convenient travel option for the more than 250,000 nationals living in the country, especially during the peak summer travel season

Thousands of UAE citizens get Dh353.5 million VAT refund for building new homes

Thousands of UAE citizens get Dh353.5 million VAT refund for building new homes

End consumers generally bear the VAT cost while registered businesses collect and account for the tax, in a way acting as a tax collector on behalf of FTA