The Dubai 10X initiative has enabled government entities to embrace technology and future foresight, said Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of The …
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Dubai’s economy shrank by 3.5% in first quarter amid coronavirus crisis
Dubai’s real gross domestic product shrank by 3.5% year-on-year in the first quarter, the government’s media office said in a statement on Tuesday, as the Middle East’s business and tourism hub feels …
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Dubai World ends historic restructuring with final payment
Dubai World has made a final $8.2bn payment to creditors, ending the most complicated and highest-profile restructuring to stem from the debt crisis that almost overwhelmed the Gulf emirate a decade …
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Sharjah completes work on suburb council buildings
Sharjah Directorate of Public Works (SDPW) has announced that work on both the Al Hamriyah and Al Suyoh suburb council buildings have been completed at a cost of AED12 million ($3.26 million). The …
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UAE Approval of Boeing 737 Max Likely to Closely Follow FAA
The United Arab Emirates is expected to approve the return of Boeing Co.’s 737 Max soon after the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration lifts the aircraft’s 15-month grounding, according to an official …
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UAE doctors’ reminders: How to stay safe at mosques, places of worship
Health experts reiterate that if precautions are ignored, the UAE’s efforts to fight Covid-19 may go to waste.
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Gargash: UAE’s interest in Libya to stop outside powers destabilising Arab world
The UAE’s interest in Libya is to ensure outside powers cannot use the country as a lever to destabilise the Arab World, the UAE Dr Anwar Gargash said on Tuesday. “Libya has the potential to be a …
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UAE to complete $80m infrastructure projects in 2021
The UAE Ministry of Infrastructure Development has announced that work was progressing well on three key projects worth Dh295 million ($80.3 million) in Dubai and Sharjah which were expected to be …
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Gang on trial for trying to sell Dh11 million Dubai property that wasn’t theirs
A gang of four are on trial in Dubai accused of forging official documents to scam a property developer into selling land worth Dh11 million. A legal department employee at the property developer …
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China-UAE joint projects achieve progress amid COVID-19 pandemic
China-United Arab Emirates (UAE) joint projects have resumed and achieved progress despite challenges facing the UAE due to the COVID-19 pandemic and dropping oil prices. Shanghai Electric announced …
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Saudi Arabia, UAE top Arab countries in ‘Nature Index’
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are among the world’s top 50 countries in research share according to the Nature Index 2020. The kingdom landed the29 th spot, while the UAE took the 48 th position. They’re …
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UAE’s TRA to set up digital innovation centre with ITU in Geneva
The facility will help all ITU member states to learn more about new technologies and integrate them into national development agendas …
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Smart Dubai wins ‘Best Smart City Innovation Impact – Global’ at CFI Awards 2020
The award was given to Smart Dubai in recognition of its success in designing and delivering integrated cross-sector services and harnessing innovation to create the smartest and happiest city on …
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Free drive-in cinema set to open in Sharjah
The drive-in cinema is a way to give back to the community following an extremely challenging time for everyone in Sharjah. It is also a way of welcoming back the local communi …
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Dubai Economy engages with over 1,574 firms, 10 business groups to gauge COVID-19 impact
Despite the challenges presented by the pandemic, Dubai Economy continued its efforts in ensuring business continuity and competitiveness in the emirate and strengthening Dubai’s economic resilience, …
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UAE starts enforcing security checks for domestic workers, minister tells FNC
The Federal National Council has repeatedly suggested to the authorities that domestic workers undergo mental health and police background checks requiring that domestic workers, …
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UAE FNC member questions high cost of connection to grid
Concerns over a purported rise in the cost of connecting residential properties to the electricity grid was raised at the Federal National Council on Tuesday. FNC member Yousuf Abdullah Al Batran Al …
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