With Dubai welcoming tourists from all around the world and the highly anticipated Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) festival kicking off, retail officials say that they are confident about the future of …
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Pedestrian deaths on Dubai roads drop by 76% in 12 years
The RTA plans to build another 34 footbridges between 2021-2026, which will bring the total number of pedestrian bridges to 150. Pedestrian fatalities in Dubai have dropped by 76 per cent between 2007 …
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Feeling unwell and want the day off in Abu Dhabi? Go to HR robot
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Sick leave applications of employees will now be approved using automated systems, the Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced. The robotic programme, powered by …
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Dubai, Abu Dhabi continue to be mall magnets
Dubai is expected to see a 8.9 per cent increase in gross leasable area (GLA), from 4.9 million sqm in the first half of 2019 to 6.9 million sqm by 2023, while Abu Dhabi will see a 6.5 per cent rise …
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Libya’s NOC accuses UAE of being behind oil blockade
Libya’s National Oil Corp (NOC) on Sunday accused the United Arab Emirates of instructing eastern forces in Libya’s civil war to reimpose a blockade of oil exports after the departure of a first …
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Dubai ground station to take control of Mars probe after liftoff
The team will also ensure that the probe’s solar panels capture enough energy to power its batteries for the 493,500,000km journey to Mars. On Sunday, the team announced that everything is now set for …
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Dubai Technology Tour to drive UAE-India collaboration in fintech
has announced that it is organising the first-ever Dubai Technology Tour, which aims to drive UAE-India collaboration in the areas of fintech and healthtech. The virtual trade mission, scheduled for …
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Startups to ramp up Dubai’s next-gen Covid-19 response
Startup incubator, in5, recently announced the winners of its competition challenging entrepreneurs and startups to create an innovative product or service to boost the UAE’s response to Covid-19 …
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NMC’s UAE entity weighing Abu Dhabi option for restructuring: sources
Troubled hospital operator NMC Health’s entity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), NMC Healthcare LLC, is considering applying for restructuring and insolvency proceedings locally, two sources familiar …
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Three startups win contest to ramp up Dubai’s Covid response
All three startups now have an opportunity to take their concept to the next level through their membership with in5. Majed Al Suwaidi, Managing Director of Dubai Media City and an in5 leader, said: …
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UAE Govt support for citizens reached $2bn in 2019
Financial aid and social benefits accounted for 13.4% of total federal government expenditure last year The UAE Government has revealed that … according to statistics from the Ministry of Finance.
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Dubai stimulus reinforces commitment to private sector
Governments across the world have announced economic stimulus packages to mitigate the difficulties faced by businesses due to lockdowns following the outbreak of COVID-19. The UAE and Dubai have been …
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Feeling unwell and want the day off in UAE? Go to HR robot
The municipality launched the robotic process automation (RPA) to approve sick leaves for employees in cooperation with the Department of Health through the human resources management system …
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Abu Dhabi ready to be focus for world class sporting events
Abu Dhabi, believes “the sky is the limit” when it comes to hosting huge global events in the UAE capital. Abu Dhabi made history on Sunday when it hosted the inaugural UFC Fight Island event, with …
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Sharjah authorities contain oil spill on Khor Fakkan beaches
Authorities have cautioned residents from going near the beaches to protect them from the harmful effects of the crude oil.
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Kamaru Usman beats Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251 on Abu Dhabi island
In an earlier bout, County Durham bantamweight Davey Grant survived a broken jaw in a knockout win over American Martin Day.
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Mideast Stocks – Gulf bourses gain ahead of earnings, Dubai’s DAMAC surges
Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Sunday ahead of the usual flurry of corporate results that begins after July 15 each year, with DAMAC Properties leading Dubai shares higher …
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