Following the news that Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and state holding company ADQ are to form a joint venture; Indrajit Sen is the Oil & gas Editor at MEED, part of GlobalData. “The joint …
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IPL cricket to start September 19 in UAE, says chairman
The star-studded Indian Premier League cricket will start on September 19 in the United Arab Emirates, its chairman told AFP on Friday, adding that players may need to undergo quarantine. Although …
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Dubai records 190 FDI deals worth $3.3bln
Foreign direct investments (FDI) continued to flow into Dubai as the number of announced FDI projects reached 190 in the first half of 2020, attracting an estimated capital of Dh12 billion, reflecting …
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Coronavirus: UAE holds first in person cabinet meeting, approves economic initiatives
Google unveils first 5G-enabled phones, cuts price on base Pixel model HSBC says net profit plunged 96 percent as coronavirus pandemic took hold Ottomans in Arab World: Nothing but a name, a few …
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Dubai records 190 FDI deals worth Dh12 billion
Foreign direct investments (FDI) continued to flow into Dubai as the number of announced FDI projects reached 190 in the first half of 2020, attracting an estimated capital of Dh12 billion, reflecting …
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Sharjah stadium ready for IPL, says Waleed Bukhatir
From Javed Miandad’s last-ball, match-winning six against bitter rivals India in 1986 to Sachin Tendulkar’s Desert Storm in 1998, the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium has witnessed many a cricketing …
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Stand-up comedy in Dubai: Wonho Chung and The Laughter Factory announce August shows
This is what South Korean comic Wonho Chung plans to do with his performance at The Theatre in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates on August 20. With Life in Quarantine, a family-friendly show, Chung plans …
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UAE-based teacher, students help displaced children catch up on missed lessons
A school teacher and some of her students are helping underprivileged and displaced children from Syria and Palestine catch up on lessons they missed due to their circumstances. Raeda Faisal, who is …
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Shanghai Electric has been awarded EPC contract for 5th phase project of Dubai solar park
Shanghai Electric Group has been appointed by ACWA Power of Saudi Arabia, as the Engineering, Construction and Procurement (EPC) contractor, to deliver the fifth phase project of the Mohammed Bin …
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Falling solar energy costs in UAE sees major rise in demand
Demand for solar installations has picked up ‘dramatically’, with the cost of solar energy dropping by 50% in the last five years …
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The UAE becomes the first Arab country to launch its own nuclear energy program
The Barakah plant’s Unit 1 is the first of the country’s planned four reactors, which when complete are expected to meet 25% of the country’s electricity needs with zero carbon emissions.
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Boy, 10, beaten for not combing hair, one arrested in Sharjah
Meanwhile, the victim said during interrogation that when the defendant asked him to style his hair, he had said he did not have a comb. Subsequently, the defendant asked him to l …
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Combating coronavirus: Abu Dhabi students can opt for remote learning once schools reopen
Students in Abu Dhabi can opt for remote learning when school campuses reopen after the summer break, Khaleej Times can reveal. Confirming this to Khaleej Times, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education …
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Abu Dhabi Police report zero traffic deaths over Eid holiday
Drivers were also reminded to adhere to all traffic rules and regulations to ensure their own safety and that of other road users, with the Abu Dhabi Police noting that lack of pa …
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Abu Dhabi’s NMC Health secures $250mln bank funding
NMC Health comes up with three-year business plan with a focused strategy that will deliver continued growth in its core UAE business …
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi announces flights to Kabul and Dhaka
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the first low-cost airline in Abu Dhabi, has announced the introduction of two new destinations to its operations. Starting Friday, August 7, the airline will run flights to …
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Eid’s Festive Season: Weekend of mega sales, entertainment and activities
The four-day weekend is here! This Eid Al Adha, malls and world-famous attractions will showcase the very best in Dubai with offers and entertainment.
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