Raising a toast to leadership

Raising a toast to leadership

From a youth hostel basement in California in 1924 to a world-leading energy complex in Abu Dhabi, a particular group of people have been raising a toast to build up leadership and their skillful talents across the globe — and the pioneers are called the Toastmasters.

Juggling masters

On March 8, the world community observed an important event – International Women’s Day – to recall the history of over a century of struggle for the emancipation of women.

Stuck in air for three hours, without losing their cool

ABU DHABI — Over a 100 spectators watched rescue teams from the Abu Dhabi Police and the Civil Defence save the lives of two Asian workers suspended mid-air in the cradle for more than three hours while cleaning one of the capital’s tallest buildings.

Central Bank tightens lending rules

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Central Bank tightens lending rules

ABU DHABI — The Central Bank of the UAE on Sunday introduced new retail banking rules to clamp down on excessive lending and high services fees. The new legislation covers personal and car loans provided to customers, according to a statement.

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