85pc of critical illness claims in the UAE are cancer, heart disease - dataRecent figures from insurance giant Zurich International Life showed that cancer (44 per cent) and heart disease (41 per cent) account for the majority of critical illness claims in the UAE. Across the Middle East, the average age More… |
Uber denies claim in Bahrain taxis rowA controversial taxi company has defended itself following criticism from competitors in Bahrain, who are now threatening to stage a one-day strike. Uber Technologies is facing heat from local taxi drivers who claim there is not enough regulat More… |
Abuse claims by Indian workers in Bahrain probedDiplomats are investigating the complaints of four Indian workers who claim that they have been beaten, abused and not been paid by their employer. Thomas Devasia, 32, Jithesh Arattankandi, 30, Praveen Narayanan, 30 and Asheraf Kunnoth Meethal More… |
US court directs Arcapita creditors to file claimsA US court has directed the ‘reorganised Arcapita Bank BSC" to initiate transfer of claims by eligible holders. Through a notice published in the Gulf Daily News (GDN), our sister publication yesterday (Decembe More… |
Former GFH executive in new claim against accusersA Briton being held in Dubai, UAE, on suspicion of fraud, embezzlement and money laundering has lodged another counterclaim against his Bahrain-based accusers. Last week, the Gulf Daily News (GDN), our sister publication, More… |
Ahab agrees terms with debt restructuring committeeAhmad Hamad Algosaibi & Brothers (AHAB) has agreed terms of engagement with the steering committee established to facilitate settlement discussions and negotiations with an overwhelming number of financial institutions with claims against th More… |
Batelco vows to pursue $212m claim against SivaBahrain-based Batelco Group of Companies has expressed its determination to recover the $212 million from Chinnakannan Sivasankaran and his firm following his recent bankruptcy declaration. BMIC Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary More… |
Batelco vows to pursue $212m claim against SivaBahrain-based Batelco Group of Companies has expressed its determination to recover the $212 million from Chinnakannan Sivasankaran and his firm following his recent bankruptcy declaration. BMIC Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary More… |
Giant crab claims in Bahrain debunkedClaims that a giant species of crab measuring up to five metres across is stalking Bahrain's coastline have been debunked by a marine wildlife expert. International advertising and marketing agency Ogilvy and Mather issued a c More… |
FDA warns of fraudulent Ebola drug claimsThe US Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it has become aware of products being sold online that fraudulently claim to prevent or treat Ebola. The FDA's warning comes on the heels of comments by Nigeria's top he More… |