UAE issues guidelines to reopen schools, colleges As part of a broader plan to bounce back to normalcy, the UAE on Monday issued a set of guidelines for a possible reopening of schools, universities …
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Dubai launches e-system for providing comprehensive geospatial data and maps of Dubai
The Centre aims to provide a “Digital Twin” of Dubai in the form of 2D and 3D maps of the emirate’s assets, landmarks and structures. This digital edition, enhanced with IoT technologies and linked to …
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Shurooq launches Sharjah Designscape: A webinar series that will highlight impact of architecture on quality of life
Seven unique discussions led by industry experts will shine light on emerging trends in urban design, and key elements of resilient, socially responsible architecture …
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Department of Government Relations teaches Sharjah University students how to build bridges with cities of the world
Students of Sharjah University have embarked on an incredibly interesting journey to learn from the Sharjah Department of Government Relations (DGR) about how friendship and cooperation are forged …
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Vox Cinemas and Magic Planet to reopen in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah this week
The operator Majid Al Futtaim announced that, following government directives, Vox Cinemas at Al Hamra Mall in Ras Al Khaimah and Vox Cinemas and Magic Planet at City Centre Sharjah will both begin …
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Couple found dead in Dubai’s Arabian Ranches, confirms Indian Consul General
The Indian Consul General to Dubai has confirmed the death of two Indian nationals in suspicious circumstances at their villa in Mirador, Arabian Ranches in the early hours of Thursday June 18. Consul …
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Dubai Islamic Bank expected to sell over $200mln in tap of 2026 sukuk – document
It set final price guidance at 240-245 basis points over midswaps, tightening from initial price guidance of around 250 bps …
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Kleindienst to set up world’s first raining street in Dubai
The Raining Street will have a boulevard setting filled with street cafe, casual dining restaurants, retail outlets, fashion and souvenir shops, said the statement from Kleindienst Group. It will also …
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Dubai introduces strict new rules for July 7 reopening
As countries start to reopen their borders and allow British travellers in, a summer holiday is looking more plausible (depending on advice from the Foreign Office, of course). The latest destination …
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WATCH: This minute-long video will entice anyone to visit Dubai
The narrator plays on the word ‘open’ stating that Dubai is opened for fun, crazy, and bucket list experiences. It ends with: “This city has its arms wide open, and its opened for you!” The video has …
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Dubai Chamber launches CSR initiative to help SMEs cope
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced its Business Mentoring and Support (BMS) programme designed to help SMEs navigate challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This will be done by …
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Travel updates for Spain, Portugal, France and Dubai – this is latest Foreign Office advice
Quarantine rule remains in UK but some tour operators have hinted that air bridges to selected destinations will soon be confirmed.
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Dubai’s Emirates NBD begins new round of job cuts -sources
Although the full scale of the redundancies was not immediately clear, one source estimated Emirates NBD is cutting some 10% of its staff, equivalent to around 800 people. The majority were made in …
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Heart of Europe developer promises ‘raining street’ in Dubai
The $5 billion Heart of Europe development taking shape at The World Islands will not only bring snow to Dubai but year-round rainfall as well. The mega project’s developer, Kleindienst Group …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi index eases after Haj curbs on foreigners; Dubai extends gains
Saudi Arabian shares retreated in early trade on Tuesday, after the kingdom barred arrivals from abroad to attend the ‘Haj’ pilgrimage this year due to the coronavirus outbreak, while Dubai stocks …
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Dubai allows foreign tourists to enter country from July 1
Dubai, whose economy is reliant on tourism and retail, said it will allow foreign visitors to enter from July 7, while those with residency were able to enter from Monday in a further easing of its …
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Dubai Eases Air Travel Restrictions, Will Allow Residents to Journey to Any Foreign Country
Here Are 6 Countries That Will Pay You to Visit Them Once Pandemic is Over The new announcement on Sunday will allow thousands of people affected by the worldwide restrictions in passenger air traffic …
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