With travel uncertain and the coronavirus still striking nations Dubai relies on for tourists, this city-state wants to begin coaxing people back to its beaches and its cavernous shopping malls. By …
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Watch: The first batch of tourists land in Dubai as COVID-19 restrictions ease
Dubai: The first batch of international tourists landed at the airport on July 7, 2020, marking the first day that Dubai is open. Airports in Dubai were closed since March 26 as UAE authorities …
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Wirecard Probe Expands with Arrest of Head of Dubai-Based Subsidiary
BERLIN/FRANKFURT – German prosecutors said on Monday they had arrested the head of a Dubai-based subsidiary of Wirecard, widening the circle of suspects in a multi-billion-dollar fraud investigation …
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‘Welcome to your second home’ sticker added to passports in Dubai
The first tourists have landed in Dubai… As of today, international tourists are allowed to enter Dubai. It’s a massive milestone for the emirate, which has been closed to travellers since March. For …
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UAE to conduct 2 million COVID-19 tests in two months
Dubai: More than 2 million COVID-19 tests are … especially with the reopening of various economic and business activities. Al-Dahhak said that the current stage in the fight against the pandemic …
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COVID-19 relief: Dubai extends rent-free period for over 1,000 commercial tenants
Over 1,000 commercial tenants, employing about 10,000 workers in Dubai altogether, will get another rent-free extension for three to six months. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, deputy ruler of …
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UAE traffic: Accident clogs Dubai-Sharjah road
On its official Twitter page, Dubai Police reported an accident at 8:55am on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road before Al Muhaisnah bridge towards Sharjah, and cautioned motorists to drive with caution.
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Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center sets up fund to boost visibility of tech start-ups
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) on Monday announced that it has partnered with Motivate Media Group to establish a Dh1 million fund to support tech startups via exclusive in-kind services …
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Dubai Developments Group offers rental relief to its business tenants
Business tenants of Dubai Developments Group properties on Monday received a major relief as the group extended rental relief to small firms and entrepreneurs for periods ranging from three to six …
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Dubai’s residential capital values for June down 12%
Most transacted ready homes were Dubai Residence Complex, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, Town Square and Dubai Sports City, stated ValuStrat in its report for June. Most transacted ready homes were Dubai …
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New Ducab solar plant to boost clean energy mix at UAE based industrial unit
Ducab Group, one of the UAE’s largest manufacturing businesses has taken a significant step towards increasing its sustainability with the official opening of its solar plant, which was inaugurated by …
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‘Safe zone’ set up for UFC ‘Fight Island’ events in Abu Dhabi
A stretch of nearly 7 miles of Yas Island in Abu Dhabi has been cordoned off and set as the “safe zone” for the UFC’s “Fight Island” events.
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DigiByte Joins Forces with ZelaaPay to Foster DGB Adoption in the UAE
DigiByte Foundation, the organization behind the decentralized, proof-of-work (PoW) blockchain protocol DigiByte (DGB) recently announced a partnership with ZelaaPayAE (ZPAE) to spread awareness and …
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GEMGOW-UAE Attracts Investor From the Abu Dhabi Royal Family
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES / ACCESSWIRE / July 6, 2020 / GEMGOW, an online platform designed to facilitate trade of precious stones and diamonds announced that 25% of its shares have been acquired by …
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Dubai now has region’s first female public bus drivers
After female taxi drivers, Dubai now has the first female The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai revealed on Tuesday that it recruited the first batch of three female bus drivers for …
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COVID-19: Mall of Qatar welcomes visitors to all stores
Buildings are seen from across the water in Doha Image Credit: Reuters Dubai: The Mall of Qatar has announced it is now welcoming visitors and shoppers at all stores while fully adhering to …
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When Mahanama needed police protection to play in Sharjah
Mahanama defied iconic players Arjuna Ranatunga and Aravinda de Silva to lead a depleted Sri Lanka team in the 1994 Austral-Asia Cup in Sharjah …
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