We are holding virtual meetings to sign agreements and extending bridges using modern technologies: Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry …
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UAE suspended from equestrian competitions for breaking rules
UAE suspended across all FEI disciplines until new year and endurance events until end of March for circumventing rules.
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U.S. IPO Week Ahead: Palantir And Asana Direct-List In 9-IPO Week With Tech, Sports, And Avocados
Nine IPOs and two direct listings are scheduled to go public in the week ahead. The diverse group includes three foreign tech issuers, two biotechs, two US tech unicorns, a sporting goods retailer, an …
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DIFC FinTech Hive rolls out AccelerateHer programme to back women in finance sector
Dubai International Financial Centre’s FinTech Hive, the region’s first and largest financial technology accelerator, has begun the second edition of its career mentorship programme aimed at …
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Property of the week UK: £35m Kensington property from Dubai Luxury Hotel designers
The property dates back to the early 20th century and has been completely redesigned by 1508, the London architectural firm behind the Dubai Luxury Hotel and No.1 Grosvenor Square, to name but two of …
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First look: Sharjah’s Flying Saucer reopens to the public as art space – in pictures
Constructed in the late 1970s, the building has become a landmark for the emirate and will now become an arts and community space Opening in 1978, Sharjah’s Flying Saucer has lived many lives over …
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UAE’s Jafza and Israeli Chambers of Commerce sign agreement to promote trade
The pact follows the normalisation of ties between the UAE and Israel that has led to a series of agreements being announced by companies in the two countries …
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Sharjah students get e-book on COVID-19 safety as they return to class after six months
With proper knowledge and preparedness, we can achieve a smooth transition for all families as children return to the classrooms, wh …
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Over 300 pedestrians involved in run-over accidents in Abu Dhabi last year
More than 300 pedestrians had been involved in run-over accidents in Abu Dhabi last year because drivers failed to slow down at crossings, police said. The Abu Dhabi Police said as many as 15,588 …
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Palestinian leader Abbas hits out at US deals; UAE says it expected initial negative reaction
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday took to the U.N. to again reject the U.S. plan for peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians, while also slamming the recent U.S.-brokered deals …
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Dubai fines seven businesses for flouting Covid-19 safety rules
In a tweet on Saturday, Dubai Economy informed that no business faced a closure following the inspections, 720 establishments were found compliant with precautionary measures. Dubai Economy fined 7 …
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The European nobleman behind Dubai’s new invite-only business club
Stuppach believes traditional values are going to be important in building the reputation of a new invitation-only lifestyle and business club in Dubai. The Liechtenstein count, the European …
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How UAE’s clear food policies helped the country stay stable during pandemic
Al Mheiri affirmed that the world needs to build more flexible and sustainable food systems to be able to face challenges.
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Abu Dhabi bans trucks on roads during fog
Abu Dhabi Police have prevented movement of trucks, heavy vehicles and buses during foggy conditions due to reduced visibility on roads. In a tweet on Saturday, Abu Dhabi Police warned truck drivers …
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No escape for Dubai from global tourism slump, says ex-Jumeirah senior exec
Robert Swade, founder of new UK-based Haze consultancy, says Dubai should look to build up its domestic tourism offering …
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Abu Dhabi, Dubai rents are falling in these areas
If residents haven’t felt the change yet, experts said that’s because the full impact of the pandemic has just started sinking in …
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US IPO Week Ahead: Palantir and Asana direct-list in 9 IPO week with tech, sports, and avocados
N ine IPOs and two direct listings are scheduled to go public in the week ahead. The diverse group includes three foreign tech issuers, two biotechs, two US tech unicorns, a sport …
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