The impending peace agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Israel is a game-changer for the entire Middle East, writes former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren.
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UAE has learnt from Covid to boost food security: Sheikh Mohammed
During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed directed Minister of State for Food Security Mariam bint Mohammad Saeed Hareb Al Muhairi to follow up on the UAE national food reserve, invest in food technology …
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Most UAE SMBs upbeat on rebound within 6 months
While 94 per cent of SMBs in the UAE – who took part in a study conducted by Visa – are upbeat of a rebound in business compared to 67 per cent globally, they have also shown “an incredible …
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How BITS Pilani Dubai is building an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem
Over a period of time, the university has built an ecosystem conducive to successfully lead early-stage start-ups by its well-rounded team of students coming from various disciplines of engineering.
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World’s tallest Ferris wheel ‘Ain Dubai’ gets first passenger pod
The world’s tallest observation wheel that is nearing completion has got its first passenger pod. A spokesperson for Ain Dubai said the attraction is “shaping up well” and the first capsule was …
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Saudi energy ministry to assist development of mega economic zone Neom
Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry is to offer assistance so that Neom, a $500 billion high-tech development that includes tourism and sport facilities on the Red Sea, can be completed on schedule, …
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V12 number plate fetches $1.9m at Dubai RTA auction
Number plates in Dubai continue to big business despite the economic slowdown caused by Covid-19. The 104th open auction for distinctive number plates, organised by Dubai’s Roads and Transport …
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Sharjah’s child welfare arm now under family affairs council
The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), a government entity committed to protecting the rights of the emirate’s youth, is now under the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA). This was based on a …
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Pompeo To Tour Region After UAE-Israel Deal
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is due in Jerusalem on Monday to start a tour focused on Israel’s normalising of ties with the UAE and pushing other Arab states to follow suit. After meeting Prime …
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University of Sharjah launches project to develop antiviral drug for Covid-19
Sandaooq Al Watan, the national initiative launched by prominent Emirati businessmen to support research projects in the post-oil era, announced today that they have signed sponsored research …
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American Hospital Dubai: Transforming the delivery models
Mohamed and Obaid Almulla Group of Companies, which operates American Hospital Dubai, talks to GN Focus about the impact of emerging healthcare technologies How did technologies such as artificial …
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Dubai’s new ICU for kids starts accepting patients
Dubai’s new intensive care unit (ICU … Each child admitted to the ICU would have an independent room equipped with the latest technologies. The facility also ensures the comfort of parents who will …
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Groundbreaking research project in UAE to help develop COVID-19 antiviral drug
in addition to another grant dedicated to developing technologies for the detection of COVID-19. COVID-19 guidelines: Smooth travel through Dubai International Airport Photos of Dubai Frame …
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Israel and UAE Get Down to Business
Last week’s surprise move by the UAE to normalize relations with Israel in a US-backed shift paves the way for establishing direct flights, opening telecommunications links, exp …
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Dubai Customs transactions jump 36% in the first five months of 2020
Customs transactions processed by Dubai Customs jumped 36% in the first five months of 2020 to reach 5.9 million compared to 4.4 million transactions in the corresponding period of 2019. Dubai Customs …
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Where does the UAE stand in the digital transformation of healthcare?
But where does the UAE industry stand in terms of adopting digital technologies? Dr Rakesh Suri, CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, believes the UAE is at the cutting edge of digital transformation …
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Israel and the UAE: Opportunity for the Middle East
Last week, the state of Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced a historic agreement to establish full diplomatic relations. It is anticipated that a normalization agreement between Israel …
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