His Excellency Essa Kazim: DFM’s diversified and lucrative investment opportunities are increasingly attracting international investors Foreign investors share of total trading value jumped to 47.7% year-to date compared to 42% in 2014 The total value of foreign investors’ ownership in listed companies has reached AED 56 billion, equivalent to 17% of  Market Cap Arshad Ghafur: The DFM remains a focal point for global investors looking to gain access to markets across the Middle East Talal Ghandour: Read more [...]

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The finish line at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky.(Photo: Coady Photography)Less than a week out from its "Fall Stars Weekend," three days of major stakes racing at Keeneland, the Lexington track listed probables for its races. Many are "Win and You're In" events to the Breeders' Cup, and the Grade I Claiborne Breeders' Futurity awards Road to the Kentucky Derby points.The lists below were compiled by Keeneland racing secretary Ben Huffman and stakes coordinator Allison DeLuca.FRIDAY$400,000 Read more [...]

The Dalai Lama cancelled his US appearances for October after doctors at Minnesota’s Mayo clinic advised him to rest, his office said on Friday. The 80-year-old Tibetan Buddhist leader was at the clinic in Rochester this week for what was described as a routine check-up. “The doctors have advised His Holiness to rest for the next several weeks,” his office said on its website Friday. “We deeply regret the inconvenience caused by this decision and apologise to all the people who have worked Read more [...]

After a year of rumours, speculation and ever-mounting evidence, Apple has finally released the iPhone 6S, alongside its bigger sibling, the iPhone 6S Plus. As expected, the new iPhone comes in a new Rose Gold colour and also offers 3D Touch, but there are lots of other new features, too. Read on to find out more about the iPhone 6S, including the iPhone 6S release date, UK price, all of its new features, how to buy the iPhone 6s in the UK and get the best iPhone 6s deals. Also unveiled at the Apple Read more [...]

2. CATEGORIES 2.1 There are five, sponsored entry categories: Construction: Design in the Built Environment sponsored by Atkins Global Healthcare sponsored by Glaxo SmithKline Innovation sponsored by McLaren Aerospace sponsored by Rolls-Royce plc Energy sponsored by Semta 3. HOW TO ENTER 3.1 Each category sponsor poses a problem to which entrants must create a solution. 3.2 Entrants must describe the solution to their chosen challenge in 1,000 words or fewer. Entries may be supported Read more [...]

Milton Keynes is one of the worst towns for culture, a Heritage Index by the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts (RSA) has claimed.Despite boasting leading live entertainment venue MK Theatre, a state of the art gallery and hosting various art events such as Walking with Giants and International Festival, the new town ranked 322 out of 325 in the Hertiage Index, behind Luton, Warrington and North Kesteven.The list was calculated by tallying up different areas' cultural assets and dividing Read more [...]

Banbury’s war memorial in People’s Park has been awarded listed building status by Historic England. The monument has been added to the list of Buildings of Special Historic Interest and approval for the Grade II-listing was given by John Whittingdale MP, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport after Historic England submitted its recommendations. The listing came into effect on Wednesday. Cllr Kieron Mallon, leader of Banbury Town Council, which is responsible Read more [...]

Charity evening for book lovers Irish authors will host a charity event next month in association with Eason Book Club to raise funds for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. Cecelia Ahern, Donal Ryan, Claudia Carroll, Susan Loughnane, Niall MacMonagle, Christine Dwyer Hickey, Martina Devlin and Sinéad Moriarty are among the authors taking part in An Evening for Book Lovers at 10 Ormond Quay, Dublin 1 on Friday, October 16th. The evening begins with a drinks reception and supper, followed Read more [...]

The town doesn't deserved to be branded the least cultural place in the UK, argues Wazza native Rebecca Monks Rebecca and her family had to travel miles to find any decent culture 'Fancy a bit of culture?' asks the Daily Mail (somewhat ironically); 'definitely don't go to Warrington.' As it happens, I have a confession to make: even though I am a writer for this arts and culture publication, I am from Warrington.To put that into context, that means I grew up in a small town without any historical Read more [...]