Category: Community News
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Khurshid Akbar Cheema hosted a Lunch in honor of Nasir Mehmood(MPA)
Chaudhry Khursheed Akbar cheema, hosted Lunch in honor of (MPA)Haji Nasir Mehmood Lilla and Malik Zeeshan Aslam
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Popeyes® brings the joy of Louisiana fried chicken to Al Ghurair Dubai.
Popeyes® brings the joy of Louisiana fried chicken to Al Ghurair Centre Dubai.
Doors opened on August 19h serving the brand’s unique menu.
- The new restaurant features – for the first time in the UAE – a modernized design offering an entirely new guest experience.
Dubai:(Press Release):: The iconic American restaurant brand, Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, unveiled a new restaurant in Al Ghurair Centre featuring the brand’s modernized design, for the first in the emirates. Guests can now have a premium experience with the great tasting and high-quality Popeyes signature fried chicken, tasty Cajun fries and the rest of the highly craved menu in this popular retail destination.
Located on the ground floor and spanning 150 sqm, Popeyes offers its a one-of-a-kind chicken recipe with Louisiana-inspired seasonings, freshly prepared, marinated for at least 12 hours, battered and breaded by hand, then slow cooked to perfection using a proprietary cooking technique to offer a juicy-on-the-inside, crispy-on-the outside chicken. The menu also features a wide variety of delicious Signature Sides, featuring the legendary Popeyes Buttermilk Biscuit, which is a freshly baked specialty of Popeyes!
Popeyes in Al Ghurair Centre is the first and the only store in the UAE to offer the new Buffalo Ranch Sandwich, a spicy version of the signature Chicken Sandwich featuring a Brioche Bun which was one of the most successful product launches in Quick Service Restaurant history when it was released in the USA in August 2019.Serving up to 16 guests inside and with 52 seats outside, the Al Ghurair Centre restaurant is the also the first in the UAE to feature the new modernized design. The new design includes contemporary décor with bright colors that spark joy, creating a premium experience for guests to enjoy the flavors of Louisiana.
“We’re thrilled to open our restaurant in one of Dubai’s most iconic retail destinations, Al Ghurair Centre. Popeyes® is also celebrating its 50th anniversary this year which pairs well for this launch. Both brands have a great history that drives consumers back for more. However, this version of Popeyes has a fresh new diner-centric design and we are committed to offer an even better experience to our guests than ever before,” explained Gaurav Arora, Chief Executive Officer, Maristo Hospitality, franchisee partner in the UAE.“This is the 40th Popeyes restaurant under Maristo Hospitality’s franchise. There is a high demand for the signature blend of spices and flavors of Popeyes fried chicken and we will make it more accessible across the country with our growth plan,” he continued.
For more information and to discover what’s on the menu, visit www.popeyesuae.com and follow #PopeyesUAE
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PBPC AbuDhabi Celebrates Pakistan 75th Independence Day.
Pakistan Business Professional Council Abu Dhabi
Pakistan 75th Independence Day Celebration
Abu Dhabi(Urduweekly):: The Pakistan Business Professional Council (PBPC) Abu Dhabi organized the Pakistan Independence at Alliott Office, Abu Dhabi.The Event started with a recitation of the Holy Quran by Mr. Shahab Uddin, followed by playing the National Anthem, UAE and Pakistan, respectively.
President of Pakistan Business Professional Council Abu Dhabi,Dr. Syed Qaiser Anis, welcomes and acknowledges the Honorable Guests, Board members, Council’s members, and friends. Highlighting the historic day of Pakistan and paying homage to the Founding Father of Pakistan whose services and sacrifices led to the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of the subcontinent.
“Government of Pakistan is making extraordinary efforts in promoting tourism. The Council’s recent conferences with the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation in collaboration with the Austria-Pakistan Association, we further promoted tourism in Pakistan and presented Pakistan as a land of Adventure and Nature, and continuously working under the MOU between the PTDC and the Council” Dr. Qaiser said.In his remarks, he emphasized that the United Arab Emirates has played a vital role in supporting the economics of Pakistan and that Pakistan is the largest trading partner. Further UAE had invested in Pakistan in various fields – Banking, telecommunications, agriculture and property development. Dr. Qaiser highlighted the contributions made by the Late H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nhayn, Former President of the UAE – 60 School in Pakistan, established the UAE-Pakistan Assistance Programs, a total of 131 projects built worth of $365 million dollars, the famous Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan bridge, and even launches clean water project and vaccination programs. Pakistan has and will always be full of gratitude to the Great leader.
Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, and the Council’s Patron-in-Chief, gave a message at the ceremony, felicitated the Ambassador, His Excellences’ and Pakistani diaspora on the auspicious occasion.In his message, “this evening, we are celebrating Pakistan’s impressive progress in all fields of human endeavor. This is a celebration of Pakistan’s commitment to provide peace, prosperity for all the citizens. This is also a celebration of strong and brotherly relations between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.”
The event was attended by the Business Councils – Madam Noeleen Saeed, President Irish Business Council, Mr. Dhia Hussain, Chairman Canadian Business Council and Mr. Christian Redual, Board Member of Philippine Business Council, and other business councils. Also addressed by the PBPC Abu Dhabi Board Members and members of Pakistani Community whose works and dedication contributed for the betterment of Pakistan, Mr. Badar Uz Zaman, Mr. Asif Zaman, Dr. Muhammad Farhan and Mr. Shahab Uddin.
At the end, a cake cutting ceremony was held, and the President thanked the Members, Guests and the community members for their participation in the event as well as for their contribution in strengthening Pakistan’s relations with UAE and projecting the soft and true image of Pakistan.The event concluded with a word of thanks by Mr. Mohd. Iqbal Nasim, VP Programme of PBPC Abu Dhabi.
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An Italian High-Tea comes to Cipriani Yas Island this summer
An Italian High-Tea comes to Cipriani Yas Island this summer
Abu Dhabi(Press Release) Nothing beats an Italian high tea at Cipriani Yas Island for the ultimate Summer- time treat. Overlooking the glistening waters of Yas Marina, this is one for the ladies and their girlfriends. Known for their exquisite, sweet treats, delectable small bites and unmatched Italian service, Cipriani Yas Island is set to offer their high tea menu on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
Taking the high tea concept to the next level, Cipriani Yas Island feeds the demand for a high-class culinary experience in Abu Dhabi. Served on a striking tiered tower tray, the tantalizing menu brings together a selection of sweet and savoury treats including Chocolate Cake, Profiteroles, Cannoli ‘Alla Siciliana’, Lemon Tart, Fruit Tart as well as Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate, Harry’s Pierini and Tramezzini with chicken and lettuce or eggs and anchovies.
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INNOVATIVE PLANT-BASED FOOD SOLUTIONS SCOOP INDUSTRY AWARDS
INNOVATIVE PLANT-BASED FOOD SOLUTIONS SCOOP INDUSTRY AWARDS
Dubai(Press Release) Dubai-headquartered Food Specialities Limited (FSL) has won two Industry Excellence awards for its plant-based shish kebab and sugar-reduced chocolate spread which won the Innovative Ingredients Solutions category at Gulfood Manufacturing.
The plant-based shish-kebab is the first meat alternative solution designed to suit the Arab taste profile in a market surrounded by western meat alternatives. The healthy but indulgent chocolate spread breaks new ground by containing half the sugar of similar brands, but with all the sweetness and no sweeteners.From its application lab in Dubai, the company developed the region’s first plant-based shish kebab with pea protein, coconut fat and plant fibres making the product rich in protein and fibres which adds a nutritional advantage over meat products which contain cholesterol, trans fats and zero fibre. The FSL vegan food solution is also 700% more sustainable in terms of greenhouse gas emissions than meat.The kebabs are free of soy and gluten making them allergen free and suitable for vegetarians, vegans, ‘flexitarians’, keto diets and those with certain allergies and intolerances. It’s also halal and free from dairy and egg. Made with the best plant-based ingredients sourced from world-renowned manufacturers in Europe, the product is also free from cholesterol, antibiotics and hormones found in meat.FSL’s Head of Innovation and Marketing, Dhruv Dhawan, says: “We designed this product to cater to the Middle East consumer – kebabs are some of the most traditional meats consumed in Arabian, Indian and Persian cultures for centuries and we felt it was time to give this culinary tradition a space to thrive in the future of food. Our technical manager, Benet Abraham, has created an incredible texture and taste profile which releases the flavours of Arabia and opens the door to a healthier and more sustainable future.”
“Our food scientists and flavour experts worked tirelessly to create a product which ticks all the boxes, so it’s gratifying that their efforts have been rewarded with this accolade, especially as Gulfood Manufacturing was where we decided to debut the products.”FSL closely tacks global and regional food and beverage sector trends and became acutely aware of the growing value of the plant-based food market in 2017. The plant-based meat market was valued at $7.7 billion in 2021 and will touch $9 billion this year with an estimated growth rate of over 15%, according to Statista.This significant growth is being driven by the rising popularity of healthier diets and increased consumer awareness of the health, environmental and ethical benefits offered by plant-based food over animal products. Government-driven healthier eating initiatives along with significant investments are also driving the global market.
Healthy chocolate spread
FSL also won a Gulfood Manufacturing Industry Excellence Award for Innovative Ingredients Solutions for its plant-based and sugar-reduced chocolate spread at the Gulfood Manufacturing event.This ingredient solution revolutionises the chocolate spreads category which normally contain around 58% sugar. Again, mindful of changing attitudes to eating treats and health concerns, FSL’s food scientists reduced the sugar content to half this amount, replacing the sugar with a proprietary new blend of fibres and proteins with a sweet taste. The ingredients are natural and the product is free of any artificial sweeteners.Perhaps the innovative health aspect caught the judge’s eyes, but according to Dhawan there’s another USP for FSL’s latest product – “Our solution is nut free, which allows the product to be used in schools. The most popular brand of chocolate spread contains hazelnuts which are not allowed in schools so we utilised a nature-identical nut flavour to bring the hazelnut into the product while making it nut-allergen free.”“We also replaced the unhealthy and unsustainable palm oil which is prevalent in the spreads category with natural whole foods such as tahini and other healthy fats familiar to the Arab consumer.” Unsustainable milk powders have also been swapped out with healthy plant-based ingredients – making the product vegan as well.The ingredient innovation doesn’t end there. The chocolate spread can also be customised to different flavours – blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, coconut and orange flavour variants to give children something else to smile about.
“Our innovations in this sector are causing ripples across the global chocolate spread sector which has been stagnant for three decades. Beyond the science, sustainable ingredients, and lack of artificial ingredients, our market testing revealed that kids love it –– which proves that you don’t need to add so much sugar to children’s products” adds Dhawan. FSL’s technical manager Rupen Neogi, who developed the product over the course of 18 months added, “We wanted to create a healthier indulgence product which will not only make children smile, but help protect their smiles and the future of our planet.”FSL, which has now won multiple awards for its food innovations, provides solutions, ingredients, flavourings, commodities and products to a vast array of clients in the Middle East, Africa and India.
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Turkish Airlines celebrates 88 Years in the sky,
Turkish Airlines celebrates 88 Years in the sky, 70 years in the Middle East and 40 years in UAE
Dubai(Press Release)::Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other airline, celebrates its 40 year anniversary of flying to the UAE in synergy with the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations. The airline, established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircrafts launched its first Middle East flight to Beirut and Cairo in 1951 and the first TK flight landed in Abu Dhabi on 7th January 1981 with the route relaunching again on January 25th, 2006.The first flight to Dubai was operated on 5th November 1983, while the Sharjah route was launched on 11th April 2019 with daily flights. In addition ; Anadolujet operated its first UAE flight on 20th December 2020 by operating daily flights. Currently Turkish Airlines operates 28 weekly flights to UAE (21 weekly flights between Istanbul Airport and Dubai Airport, 3 weekly flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport and Dubai Airport and 4 weekly flights between Istanbul Airport and Abu Dhabi Airport.
Emre Ismailoglu, General Manager, Dubai And Northern Emirates, Turkish Airlines said, ” We are delighted to celebrate 40 years in the UAE. This year started on a positive note with the airline industry opening up and we are focusing our energy on enhancing the travel experience especially for the Expo 2020 in Dubai while keeping in mind the airline’s hygiene protocols necessary for a safe flying experience. Our team is enforcing a higher level of protection for every stage of the journey that goes above and beyond industry standards.”
Hasan Demir, the Turkish Airlines General Manager in Abu Dhabi said, “Reaching the 40-year milestone in the UAE is significant to Turkish Airlines. We are confident that the positive outlook of the UAE to normalise the travel industry will be beneficial to everyone and we hope to see more momentum as more travellers come to experience the World Expo. Our team in Abu Dhabi are excited to see an upward trend in our industry and in particular because of the proactiveness of the UAE. ”
The flag carrier that keeps the utmost care for a safe and healthy travel experience flies 328 destinations worldwide with the new launching destinations. Turkish Airlines, which increased the frequency of its between Dubai and İstanbul ; offers unlimited connection opportunities to its guests , it also continues to carry its quality and service to all over the world.To view the flight schedules and learn more please visit www.turkishairlines.com, contact the call center at 04 4440999 or visit Turkish Airlines Sales Office located Emaar Square Building 6.(END)
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Commercial Bank Dubai reports net profit of AED 676m.
Dubai:(Press Release)::Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) today reported its financial results for the first six months of 2021.Commercial Bank of Dubai has delivered a net profit of AED 676 million for the first half of 2021, up 27.5% against the first half of 2020. Improved operating performance coupled with lower expected credit losses have supported the growth in net profit. Despite the continuous decline in interbank interest rates, net interest income is up by 8.7% compared to H1 2020 primarily from lower funding costs and strong business growth. The increase in business activity was reflective of the economic recovery which positively impacted fees and commission income.
Commenting on the bank’s performance, Dr. Bernd van Linder, Chief Executive Officer said, “CBD has delivered an improved set of results with the bank’s net profit increasing by 27% compared to the first half of 2020. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been managed admirably by the UAE, enabling the community and businesses to move forward positively and with confidence. Looking ahead, we remain hopeful that the pandemic situation continues to improve globally, enabling improved health and economic conditions for all.”He added, “Against this backdrop, CBD has reached a record AED 113b in assets driven by strong growth in loans, which have increased 17% compared to H1 2020. Overall, our net profit was AED 676 million, above the prior comparative period on the back of improved net interest income, higher commission and fee income, and moderately lower expected credit losses.”We remain committed to supporting personal, business and government customers across the UAE, providing seamless market leading banking experiences for all our customers.”
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) reports net profit of
AED 676m, up 27.5% on H1 2020
Key Performance Indicators
* Net Profit AED 676m * Return on Equity12.67% * Cost to Income 26.01% * Assets AED 113b
* Capital Adequacy Ratio 15.69% * CET1 ratio 12.04%
H1 2021 results:
- Net profit was AED 676 million, 27.5% above the prior comparative period
- Operating income was AED 1,572 million, up by 11.4% compared to the prior comparative period, primarily due to improved fee and commission income and higher net interest income
- Operating expenses were AED 409 million, up by 5.8%
- Operating profit was AED 1,163 million, up by 13.4%
- Net impairment allowances were AED 487 million, down 1.6%
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SocioPay Launches UAE’s First Retail Scan and Pay Mobile App
• The scan and pay mobile application powered by noqodi ensures that with every
transaction, a percentage is donated to a charity of customer’s choice, without any additional charges
• Dubai Cares and Al Jalila Foundation are the first two charities to be featured on SocioPayDubai, UAE: SocioPay, powered by noqodi, announces the launch of the only Scan and Pay
Mobile Payment App in the UAE that enables users to donate a percentage of every transaction towards a
charity of their choice at no additional cost.SocioPay can be downloaded for free on Play Store and App Store. It creates a noqodi Wallet automatically,allowing users to link any payment method (card or wallet) for cashless and contactless payments at retail outlets, including restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacies and clinics.
SocioPay offers exciting CashBack offers that can be explored on the App.
SocioPay is proud to be associated with Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global
Initiatives. The UAE-based global philanthropic organization works towards providing children and youth in
developing countries with access to quality education through its various programs. Since its inception in
2007, Dubai Cares has successfully launched education programs reaching over 20 million beneficiaries in
60 developing countries.SocioPay is also pleased to collaborate with Al Jalila Foundation, a global healthcare philanthropic organisation dedicated to transforming lives, was founded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin RashidAl Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai in April 2013, to positionDubai and the UAE at the forefront of education & medical innovation.
SocioPay also welcomes registered charities from all over the UAE to be part of the App. The App makes
it easy for customers to choose their charitable contributions to any charity. noqodi, SocioPay’s Payment
and Wallet Partner, allows for highly secure transactions and strategic partner of Dubai Government and
Smart Dubai Government.
“We are truly excited about SocioPay’s launch. SocioPay makes the spirit of charitable giving a daily habit,
through everyday payments. SocioPay integrates payments technology, to transform the way local
businesses create philanthropic value for society. Every transaction a customer makes will now have
sustainable social impact, thanks to our generous retail partners. We are thankful to noqodi for partnering
with us to provide secure payments and safe wallet for SocioPay. We are also thankful to IACAD’s futuristic
vision, for providing the license to allow the listing of charities in the App,” said Shravan Charya, Founder
and CEO, SocioLadder.“We are delighted to partner with SocioPay. This partnership will bring a new era of digital social innovation to the UAE. While we ensure that all transactions made through SocioPay remain easy and secure, we are harnessing digital technology to bring innovation for businesses and social good,” said H.E Thani Alzaffin,emaratech Group CEO. “The digital wallet noqodi has been launched in the context of the continuous efforts of the Government of Dubai to facilitate digital payments for government transactions. We have a number of listed national banks and financial institutions that allow customers to add credit from their bank accounts and use their digital wallet through SocioPay,” he added.H.E Dr. Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Cares and Member of its Board of Directors said: “Technology has the power to change lives when it is created with purpose and used to deliver meaningful outcomes. SocioPay offers a unique and innovative solution for the UAE community to give back during the holy month of Ramadan at the comfort of their fingertips. All contributions made to Dubai Cares will be used to empower children and youth with learning opportunities they could not otherwise afford due to the pandemic and other challenges facing their countries and communities.We encourage everyone to join us in our efforts to ensure that every child on this planet can enjoy his or her rightful access to education regardless of their circumstances.”SocioPay has a portfolio of merchants available on the App ranging from restaurants, supermarkets,pharmacies, retail outlets, hotels and resorts, maintenance and other services. SocioPay is available to download on Google Play – http://lnkd.in/dAh5X_eand Apple Store – http://lnkd.in/dFwEeGM
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Emirates Quality Association sheds light on the proactive services achieved by the UAE
Emirates Quality Association sheds light on the proactive services achieved by the UAE
Proactive services are essential to a quality of life
AbuDhabi(Press Release)The Emirates Quality Association organized a virtual scientific lecture on Saturday evening March 20, 2021 on the topic of “proactive services in institutions” in cooperation with the Swedish Association for Excellence and the Quality Management Solutions Company, presented by His Excellency Counselor Omar Bashir Khadra, General Director of Quality Management Solutions Company in Dubai, with the participation of 47 quality experts And institutional excellence, representing 7 Arab countries.
This lecture comes within the strategic plan of the Emirates Quality Association Board of Directors, whose implementation is supervised by the Society’s Executive Committee, within the framework of the Society’s commitment to disseminating scientific knowledge specialized in quality and institutional excellence. Mr. Zakaria Nuseirat, Chairman of the Society’s Executive Committee, expressed his appreciation for the scientific and professional efforts presented by Counselor Omar Khadra. . In supporting public sector institutions in general, in promoting a culture of proactive services in government institutions and private companies.Counselor Omar Khadra explained that proactive services depend on the knowledge of the service provider that the customer has the opportunity to obtain them in order to achieve many benefits for the customer, and to provide the service provider with various benefits, and it requires analysis of data, and it is optional, while the proactive service reduces time and effort for all concerned.He gave an example of the qualitative progress in government proactive services in the United Arab Emirates, citing many examples, among them what was announced by Excellency Ohoud Bint Khalfan Al-Roumi, Minister of State for Governmental Development and the Future, on October 17, 2017 by adopting 26 proactive services to facilitate the lives of citizens, including (12) proactive services Before the request, to facilitate transactions related to secret life through the “My Family” platform, and to develop the “Bashr” platform, which includes (14) proactive services to facilitate and conduct business, and to enhance the investment environment. And others: The system identified the target groups for proactive services, which are (citizens, residents, citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and companies)
The lecturer also referred to the standard of proactive services in the model, as we find it in the catalysts by seizing opportunities, challenging stagnation and stereotyping, anticipating the drivers of change and charting the path for others. We also find preemption in the model through evaluation tools adopted through institutional culture, advanced data analysis and support for decision-making mechanisms and maturity in Capacity.For his part, the lecturer, Omar Khadra, explained that the proactive and resilience of the institution naturally leads to innovation, as proactive, according to the government excellence model, is concerned with achieving the highest levels of readiness, confidence and readiness to ensure the correct development of the entity in the future, while flexibility reflects the entity’s ability to respond, adapt and keep abreast of developments, both of which lead to Innovation as the main possibility for radical renewal and transformation, which must be directed to nourish all aspects of work so that the entity can create the right added value in the right way.At the conclusion of the lecture, the lecturer praised the great role played by the Emirates Quality Association since its establishment in supporting and developing the process of quality and institutional excellence in the United Arab Emirates, through a group of distinguished activities and events and providing a platform for experts and specialists to compete to provide the best and exchange experiences in accordance with the best international practices.The lecture witnessed wide interaction from the attendees, interspersed with a group of interactive questions with the attendees.
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Aafaq Islamic Finance continues to support SME’s via facilities provided by the “Osool” program
Aafaq Islamic Finance continues to support SME’s via facilities provided by the “Osool” program
Dubai:(Press Release) Aafaq Islamic Finance, a leading company in the Islamic finance sector for individuals and companies affirms its continuous support for local initiatives through various features provided by the “Osool” program launched two months ago offering support to small and medium-sized Emirati enterprises in the United Arab Emirates.The initiative is in line with the aspiration of the UAE government to activate the presence of small and medium-sized companies’ sector, and increase their level of contribution to the economic cycle, given that they are considered as the backbone of the global economy, and represent a vital sector that supports the economies of all governments globally.
To keep pace with the directions of the UAE government, Aafaq Islamic Finance continues to launch initiatives to help sources of financing for small and medium-sized companies, including the “Osool” program, which includes members of the “Mohammed bin Rashid Foundation for Small and Medium Enterprises Development” and “Khalifa Fund”.Aafaq primarily targets Emirati companies in all business sectors, from merchants and manufacturers to service providers, as part of its continuous drive to provide funding and support local talents to enhance their capabilities and be innovative and successful entrepreneurs, competing with major international companies and help strengthen UAE’s position on the global economy map.The “Osool” program specialises in financing small and medium enterprises owned by UAE citizens who have already pledged movable assets under the UAE movable collateral registry (Emirates movable and pledged assets registration company) or mortgage of the company’s movable assets, as a guarantee to finance the capital and operating expenses, as a commitment.
The programme supports the vision of the UAE government and the policy of its rulers in empowering entrepreneurs for growth of their companies amid market fluctuations, attractive competitive profit rates, flexible payment plans, minimal documentation required, and speedy approvals.
The advantages of the ‘Osool’ programme also includes long-term capital financing, or capital expansion requirements, for a period of 48 months, and support for purchases and deduction of receivables for a period of 6 months.The practical partnership between “Afaq Islamic Finance”, “Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME’s Development” and “Khalifa Fund” and others will enhance effective strategies and plans to stimulate innovation and spread a business culture within an attractive environment for creative ideas and converting them into successful projects.Various innovative programs and policies contribute to the success of the SME sector in Dubai at a global level, including the comprehensive development of infrastructure and the competitive economy based on knowledge in line with the UAE Vision 2021 and major events leading up to the upcoming Expo.***END***