Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Future Federal Government of the UAE, and Chairman of the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre, at the Opening Ceremony of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National
Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Future Federal Government of the UAE, and Chairman of the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre, at the Opening Ceremony of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National
Tirad Mahmoud, Group chief executive of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, left, Chiara Appendino, Mayor of the City of Turin and Ali Al Nuaimi, Senior Nuclear Professional and Member of the Emirates Youth Council, at the first plenary Session of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National
Tirad Mahmoud, Group chief executive of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, left, Chiara Appendino, Mayor of the City of Turin and Ali Al Nuaimi, Senior Nuclear Professional and Member of the Emirates Youth Council, at the first plenary Session of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National
Tirad Mahmoud, Group chief executive of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, left, Chiara Appendino, Mayor of the City of Turin and Ali Al Nuaimi, Senior Nuclear Professional and Member of the Emirates Youth Council, at the first plenary session of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, the two-day summit is organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Center. Reem Mohammed / The National
Tirad Mahmoud, Group chief executive of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, left, Chiara Appendino, Mayor of the City of Turin and Ali Al Nuaimi, Senior Nuclear Professional and Member of the Emirates Youth Council, at the first plenary session of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, the two-day summit is organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Center. Reem Mohammed / The National
Tirad Mahmoud, Group chief executive of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, talks to the press at the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National
Tirad Mahmoud, Group chief executive of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, talks to the press at the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National
An Audience member asks a question at the first plenary session of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National
An Audience member asks a question at the first plenary session of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National
Obaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs in the Federal Government of the UAE, attends the Opening Ceremony of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, the two-day summit is organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Center. Reem Mohammed / The National
Obaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs in the Federal Government of the UAE, attends the Opening Ceremony of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, the two-day summit is organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Center. Reem Mohammed / The National
Tayeb Al Rais, Secretary General of Awqaf and Minor Affairs, Clare Woodcraft, chief executive of Emirates Foundation, left, and Maysa Jalbout, chief executive of Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, at the second plenary session of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016, “Philanthropy in the Muslim world: harnessing the abundance of under utilised capital for social development.” Reem Mohammed / The National
Tayeb Al Rais, Secretary General of Awqaf and Minor Affairs, Clare Woodcraft, chief executive of Emirates Foundation, left, and Maysa Jalbout, chief executive of Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, at the second plenary session of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016, “Philanthropy in the Muslim world: harnessing the abundance of under utilised capital for social development.” Reem Mohammed / The National
Tayeb Al Rais,Secretary General of Awqaf and Minor Affairs, attended a press conference at the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National
Tayeb Al Rais,Secretary General of Awqaf and Minor Affairs, attended a press conference at the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National
Clare Woodcraft, chief executive of Emirates Foundation, left, and Maysa Jalbout, chief executive of Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, at the second plenary session of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National
Clare Woodcraft, chief executive of Emirates Foundation, left, and Maysa Jalbout, chief executive of Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education, at the second plenary session of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of The Republic of Mauritius, at the Opening Ceremony of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of The Republic of Mauritius, at the Opening Ceremony of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National
Moderator Axel Threlfall, left, Editor At Large at Reuters, Dr Adnan Chilwan, Group chief executive of Dubai Islamic Bank, Azmi Omar, Director General of IRTI, and Hassan Al Damluji, Head of Middle East Relations of Bill and Melinda Gates, speak at the third plenary Session of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016, “Is blended finance the solution to the funding requirements of sustainable development goals?” Reem Mohammed / The National
Moderator Axel Threlfall, left, Editor At Large at Reuters, Dr Adnan Chilwan, Group chief executive of Dubai Islamic Bank, Azmi Omar, Director General of IRTI, and Hassan Al Damluji, Head of Middle East Relations of Bill and Melinda Gates, speak at the third plenary Session of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016, “Is blended finance the solution to the funding requirements of sustainable development goals?” Reem Mohammed / The National
Audience members attend the second plenary Session of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016, “Philanthropy in the Muslim world: harnessing the abundance of under utilised capital for social development.” Reem Mohammed / The National
Audience members attend the second plenary Session of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016, “Philanthropy in the Muslim world: harnessing the abundance of under utilised capital for social development.” Reem Mohammed / The National
Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, Chief Executive Officer of DIEDC, attends a press conference at the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, the two-day summit is organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Center. Reem Mohammed / The National
Abdulla Mohammed Al Awar, Chief Executive Officer of DIEDC, attends a press conference at the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, the two-day summit is organised by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Center. Reem Mohammed / The National
Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, attends the Opening Ceremony of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National
Majid Saif Al Ghurair, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, attends the Opening Ceremony of the Global Islamic Economy Summit 2016. Reem Mohammed / The National

Business

Global Islamic Economy Summit gets under way in Dubai - in pictures

Liz Claus

October 11, 2016

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The two-day Global Islamic Economy Summit kicked off in Dubai on Tuesday. Styled as “the region’s premier forum on the Islamic economy”, the event brings together industry experts to address the challenges and opportunities in the Islamic economy.

Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
  • Priority access to new homes from participating developers
  • Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
  • Flexible payment plans from developers
  • Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
  • DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
The national orchestra
UPI facts

More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions

Dust and sand storms compared

Sand storm

  • Particle size: Larger, heavier sand grains
  • Visibility: Often dramatic with thick "walls" of sand
  • Duration: Short-lived, typically localised
  • Travel distance: Limited 
  • Source: Open desert areas with strong winds

Dust storm

  • Particle size: Much finer, lightweight particles
  • Visibility: Hazy skies but less intense
  • Duration: Can linger for days
  • Travel distance: Long-range, up to thousands of kilometres
  • Source: Can be carried from distant regions
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
if you go

The flights
The closest international airport to the TMB trail is Geneva (just over an hour’s drive from the French ski town of Chamonix where most people start and end the walk). Direct flights from the UAE to Geneva are available with Etihad and Emirates from about Dh2,790 including taxes.

The trek
The Tour du Mont Blanc takes about 10 to 14 days to complete if walked in its entirety, but by using the services of a tour operator such as Raw Travel, a shorter “highlights” version allows you to complete the best of the route in a week, from Dh6,750 per person. The trails are blocked by snow from about late October to early May. Most people walk in July and August, but be warned that trails are often uncomfortably busy at this time and it can be very hot. The prime months are June and September.

 

 

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