Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank rose to its 31-month high, as it proceeds with the auction of its stake in Malaysian bank RHB.
More Business news: Editor's pick of today's headlines
Last Updated: June 6, 2011
Palestine to issue $50m bond The Palestine Monetary Authority plans to issue its first ever Islamic bond, worth US$50 million (Dh184m), by the end of the current quarter. Read article
Markets burning with merger fever Industry Insights // A wave of merger activity has swept global stock exchanges. Read article
More business
Shares rose 2.7 per cent to its highest level since October 2008 after sources said it won't let planned bids by Malaysian lenders Maybank and CIMB to merge with RHB derail its auction.
ADCB is selling its 25 per cent stake in RHB and an earlier auction had drawn interest from Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) and Carlyle, according to sources.
The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange General Index rose 0.2 per cent to 2672 points.
In Dubai, a Kuwait-based investment bank was the top traded stock this morning. Gulf Finance House surged 7.8 per cent higher to Dh1.65 a share.
The Dubai Financial Market General Index was up 0.1 per cent to 1569.56 points.
Elsewhere in the region, Kuwait's measure rose 0.2 per cent to 6307.00. Bahrain's index lost 0.5 per cent to 1329.69. Oman's measure was unchanged at 6044.84. Qatar's benchmark added 0.2 per cent to 8180.09. The Saudi Tadawul All-Share Index was unchanged at 6626.94.
Copa del Rey
Semi-final, first leg
Barcelona 1 (Malcom 57')
Real Madrid (Vazquez 6')
Second leg, February 27
APPLE IPAD MINI (A17 PRO)
Display: 21cm Liquid Retina Display, 2266 x 1488, 326ppi, 500 nits
Chip: Apple A17 Pro, 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
Storage: 128/256/512GB
Main camera: 12MP wide, f/1.8, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 4
Front camera: 12MP ultra-wide, f/2.4, Smart HDR 4, full-HD @ 25/30/60fps
Biometrics: Touch ID, Face ID
Colours: Blue, purple, space grey, starlight
In the box: iPad mini, USB-C cable, 20W USB-C power adapter
Price: From Dh2,099
Cryopreservation: A timeline
- Keyhole surgery under general anaesthetic
- Ovarian tissue surgically removed
- Tissue processed in a high-tech facility
- Tissue re-implanted at a time of the patient’s choosing
- Full hormone production regained within 4-6 months
Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction
Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.
Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.
Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.
Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.
Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.
What are the guidelines?
Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.
Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.
Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.
Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.
Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.
Source: American Paediatric Association
THE LIGHT
Director: Tom Tykwer
Starring: Tala Al Deen, Nicolette Krebitz, Lars Eidinger
Rating: 3/5