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How to locate your mutual fund portfolio if you've lost track
Question: Before I came to the Gulf I had invested a part of my savings in units of mutual funds. Unfortunately I have not been able to trace the investments due to my relocation. Is there any possibility of retrieving my investments through any platform?
Gold marks best year since 2010
Gold prices were set to end a record-breaking year on a positive note on Tuesday as robust central bank buying, geopolitical uncertainties and monetary policy easing fuelled the safe-haven metal’s strongest annual performance since 2010.
UAE to expand Cepas in 2025, says Thani AI Zeyoudi
The UAE will continue to increase its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (Cepas) in 2025, targeting additional countries to maximise benefits for the UAE and its global trade partners, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said.
Cryptocurrency bulls remain strongly optimistic for 2025
As cryptocurrency traders take a breather at the end of year, the overall outlook for the sector remains highly bullish, experts say.
UAE welcomes 2025 with spectacular fireworks
Ushering in the New Year in the calmness of the desert
People wait for over 15 hrs to see Burj Khalifa fireworks
Spanish tourists Yelko Rodriguez and Javier Nieto arrived at Dubai Mall at 9am on December 31, ready to wait over 15 hours to see the fireworks at Burj Khalifa.
Hour-long fireworks draw visitors to Sheikh Zayed Festival
The Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi drew large crowds with its spectacular hour-long fireworks display, captivating visitors from all corners of the UAE. Some came as early as 1pm to avoid traffic.
Two Dubai residents to run 7 marathons across 7 continents in 7 days
Duo hope to raise funds for underprivileged children in Asia, Africa and Europe
Love for pop culture brings residents together
Hobby Nation UAE, a network of more than 4,000 members, brings fans of anime, comics, video games, cosplay under one roof
Gyms gear up for surge in membership as residents set new year fitness goals
Gym chains in Dubai anticipating a 20-30 per cent increase in sign-ups in January
Experts recommend small steps while setting resolutions for 2025
As the New Year is here, many people are setting ambitious resolutions, such as quitting bad habits overnight, adopting perfect routines, or achieving major life goals in just a few months.
Expats from conflict zones wish for peaceful New Year
UAE residents who hail from war-torn countries hope for peace back home as they ring in the New Year with cautious optimism.
UAE RINGS IN 2025
Over 10,000 drones and fireworks in more than 60 locations across all seven emirates marked a colourful beginning to 2025 in UAE.
Behind Better Man: Robbie Williams on becoming the entertainer he was born to be
How the British pop icon turned his struggles into a triumphant story of resilience, as portrayed in his biopic, directed by Michael Gracey
Some Indian classics returned to the big screen this year-which is your favourite?
Moviemakers tapped nostalgia in 2024 to draw the audience to cinemas
iPhone 14 and iPhone SE discontinued in Europe
In a landmark decision to reduce electronic waste and simplify technology for consumers, the European Union (EU) has mandated USB-C as the standard charging port for electronic devices starting December 28.
This Apple feature is raising privacy concerns
Apple has long promoted itself as a champion of user privacy, famously declaring, “Privacy. That’s Apple.”
Greece announces campaign against 'website addiction'
Greece on Monday announced a campaign to protect teens from \"website addiction\" after a similar move by Australia targeting social media companies last month.
Robbie Williams isn't monkeying around in this gripping tale of redemption
Michael Gracey directs Better Man, a biopic that brilliantly portrays the British superstar's highs and lows
Truck of many talents
The all-new 5th generation Grand Cherokee is more Jeep'than advertised
From Biles' glory to Pogacar's treble, greatest sporting moments of 2024
Sports lovers had myriad reasons to look back at the year with great joy. As Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar completed a hat trick of titles, Simone Biles cemented her place as an Olympic legend in Paris.
Trump loses appeal of Carroll $5M defamation verdict
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld a $5 million verdict that E. Jean Carroll won against Donald Trump when a jury found the US presidentelect liable for sexually abusing and later defaming the former magazine columnist.
US announces $5.9B in military and budget aid to Ukraine
The United States on Monday announced nearly $6 billion in additional military and budget assistance for Ukraine as President Joe Biden uses his final weeks in office to surge aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes power. Biden announced $2.5 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine.
Russia, Ukraine exchange 300 POWs in UAE-mediated deal
Russia and Ukraine swapped more than 300 prisoners of war on Monday in an exchange brokered by the United Arab Emirates ahead of New Year's Eve, officials from both countries said.
Djokovic and Kyrgios delight on doubles debut
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios enthralled fans on their debut as a doubles team on Monday, riding a massive wave of support to secure a 6-4 6-7(4) (10-8) win over Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies at the Brisbane International.
Russian footballer, who played at Euro 2004, killed in Ukraine war
Aleksei Bugayev, a former member of Russia's national football team who played at Euro 2004, has been killed in the 34-month-old war in Ukraine, Russian media quoted his father and agent as saying on Sunday.
Gold prices dip as markets await fresh catalysts
Gold prices dipped in thin trade on Monday as traders awaited fresh catalysts, including next week's US economic data that could influence the Federal Reserve's 2025 interest-rate outlook, as well as policies from incoming President Donald Trump.
Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes
Wildly popular with young people for their dizzying array of flavours, including apple, watermelon and cola, the time is up for disposable e-cigarettes in Belgium -- the first EU country to ban them.
No enjoyment, 'just relief' for Guardiola after Man City end winless run
It is not enjoyable right now, it is just relief. We have done incredible things for many years. - Pep Guardiola Man City manager.
Linda Lavin, Tony-winning Broadway legend passes away
Linda Lavin, the celebrated stage and television actress known for her role in the sitcom Alice and her Tony-winning performance in Broadway Bound, passed away on December 29 at the age of 87.