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In response to recent news reports about a ban on Viber, the free Internet calls service, the UAE's TRA has issued a statement clarifying the status of the service in the country.

For the many independent — big and small — real estate brokerage firms in Dubai, they have a fight on their hands. It could be a tussle where many of them will find they are not favourably placed.

DUBAI, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Thursday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch of their accuracy.INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares hit 7-year high on Ukraine, ECB hopes MKTS/GLOB* Oil gains more than $2, Brent rebounds from 16-month low O/R* Gold retains modest gains, but stays near 2-1/2 mth lo

DUBAI, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Thursday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch of their accuracy.INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares hit 7-year high on Ukraine, ECB hopes MKTS/GLOB* Oil gains more than $2, Brent rebounds from 16-month low O/R* Gold retains modest gains, but stays near 2-1/2 mth lo

Pakistan's insurance sector is set for a boost in competition which could help spread the uptake of insurance after the industry regulator allowed conventional firms to offer sharia-compliant products (takaful) earlier this year.

Pakistan's insurance sector is set for a boost in competition which could help spread the uptake of insurance after the industry regulator allowed conventional firms to offer sharia-compliant products (takaful) earlier this year.