Pinsent Masons has appointed former Norton Rose Fulbright partner Matthew Escritt to lead the firm’s Middle East banking and finance practice from Dubai. Escritt was with Norton Rose Fulbright for 19 …
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Deira City Centre set to open new section after $102.6m revamp
This marks the culmination of a two-year-long project towards a renewed shopping experience and compelling addition of the home category at City Centre Deira. The focal point of the East Court will be …
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Union Coop’s Dubai mall project work 92pc complete
The project comes within the framework of Union Coop’s plan for strategic expansion and increasing its outreach to serve the members of society, and contribute to obtaining a unique shopping …
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Sharjah set to host specialised taekwondo programme next
Sports Club has announced the launch of a specialised training programme for taekwondo at its premises in the near future. Tariq Juma Al Suwaidi, Member of the Board of Directors and Taekwondo …
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Heavy evening traffic on key highways in Dubai, Sharjah
The mishap, opposite Marhaba Mall towards University City roundabout, resulted in traffic delays, the Dubai Police said. Traffic was heavy on key UAE highways in the evening. On Sheikh Mohammed bin …
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Coronavirus: UAE reports 603 new Covid-19 cases, 1,277 recoveries
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Wednesday reported 603 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 1,277 new recoveries. The ministry has called on the public to abide by the …
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Alexandre Pantoja vs. Askar Askarov added to UFC’s July 18 event in Abu Dhabi
A pivotal flyweight clash between contenders Alexandre Pantoja and Askar Askarov will take place on the UFC’s July 18 “Fight Island” event in Abu Dhabi.
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Expats Leaving Dubai Is Bad News for the Economy
Oxford Economics estimates the United Arab Emirates, of which Dubai is a part, could lose 900,000 jobs — eye-watering for a country of 9.6 million — and see 10% of its residents uproot. Newspapers …
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Major milestone reached in Dubai solar power mega project
A key component has been installed in a 262-metre solar power tower at Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park …
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UAE economy to contract by 3.6% this year, central bank says
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) economy is likely to contract by 3.6% this year after economic activity slowed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the central bank said on Wednesday. In the first …
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City Centre Deira upgrades shoppers’ experience with the opening of the fully renovated East Court
The new section is part of an AED 377 million redevelopment project at Majid Al Futtaim’s first-ever shopping mall …
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Dubai Union Coop’s Warqa’a City Mall project is 92% complete
Dubai-headquartered consumer cooperative, Union Coop’s 215 million UAE dirhams ($58 million) Warqa’a City Mall project will be delivered by mid-July. The 673,200 sq ft BUA project is 92 percent …
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Dubai merger boosts state-linked property firm’s debt – sources
Islamic bonds issued by Dubai’s Meraas Holding, a state-linked property developer, have shot up in value after the government announced the company would come under the umbrella of the ruler of …
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Abu Dhabi Airports introduces new touchless elevator technology
In a world first, Abu Dhabi Airports has partnered with Meta Touch, a ground breaking UAE company, to deploy new touchless technology across 53 elevators at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), …
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Dana White Confirms UFC’s Fight Island Will Be Yas Island in Abu Dhabi
UFC President Dana White has announced UFC’s “Fight Island” will be Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The site will host four events starting with UFC 251 on July 11. “We came up with the …
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Sharjah’s Al Montazah Parks reopens to public
Sharjah: Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced Sharjah’s leading family entertainment destination, Al Montazah Parks, for visitor …
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Dh10,000 fine each handed out for 15 violations in Sharjah
Sharjah Environment and Protected Areas Authority has registered 15 violations as a result of damages caused to plant life in the wilderness, during the first quarter of 2020. Most of the violations …
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