In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), 77% of CFOs surveyed by management consultancy PwC said the coronavirus had “the potential for significant impact to our business operations and is causing us great ... ( read original story ...)
UAE has no plans to hike VAT unlike Saudi Arabia
The UAE will not increase value-added tax (VAT) which is currently levied at five per cent, sources close to the Ministry of Finance said on Monday. Al Arabiya TV also reported that the UAE has no ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Central Bank, ADGM to host fintech event in November
The central bank has developed a fintech strategy that comprises of fivepillars. These include: (i) research and the application of potential fintech solutions to address the need ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Chamber’s Online Training Introduces The UAE National Self Employment Platform
A new platform to promote skilled UAE citizens providing fee-based services to government and private agencies. ( read original story ...)
In pictures: UAE’s Aster DM Healthcare brings 88 ICU nurses to Dubai
Aster has selected 60 nurses trained in critical care who were working at Aster's quaternary care hospitals in India who would be joining the UAE government's forces to manage the Covid-19 care ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan confirms 97 new COVID-19 cases, 30 recover, 1 dies
By Trend Azerbaijan has confirmed 97 new COVID-19 cases, while 30 have recovered and 1 patient died, Trend reports citing the Operational Headquarters under the Cabinet of Ministers. To date, 2,519 ... ( read original story ...)
Azerbaijan’s mission in Turkey aids expats amid virus
Mission 'continues to work around the clock' to meet needs of its citizens during pandemic, says ambassador - Anadolu Agency ... ( read original story ...)
‘The Last Dance’: Michael Jordan’s retirement influenced by father’s murder, not gambling
Contrary to popular conspiracy theories, Michael Jordan reiterated that his father's murder was the major factor in his first retirement in 1993. ( read original story ...)
The Stats That Show Gary Payton Did Tire Out Michael Jordan in the 1996 NBA Finals
Payton did not guard Jordan in the first three games as the Sonics slumped to a 3-0 deficit, but successfully limited MJ in the next three games. ( read original story ...)
Day 61 without sports ⚾: Revisiting Michael Jordan’s baseball career with fresh eyes
Baseball was Michael Jordan's first love. When he played in 1994, it was more than a vanity project: it was personal. Did he have big-league chance? ( read original story ...)