Dubai: The Dubai Economy (DED … the DED tweeted on Thursday. No business, however, was ordered closed and, based on the field inspection conducted on Wednesday, DED’s Commercial Compliance …
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Dubai office sector see H1 growth; leasing activity ‘stable’
Leasing activity remained largely stable during the first half despite strong headwinds caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, stated Savills in the latest Dubai Office Report …
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750 businesses fully complied with COVID-19 guidelines: Dubai Economy
In a sign of steadily increasing commitment among commercial establishments to protecting public health and safety, inspections held by Dubai Economy yesterday showed … precautionary guidelines in …
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Sharjah senior citizens to receive free flu vaccine at home
The Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD) has announced it has rolled out a drive to administer free flu shots to seniors in their homes. SSSD said the first phase will reach the elderly in the …
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Seniors in Sharjah get flu shots at home
Sharjah’s social services team has now started going house to house to administer seasonal flu vaccines to senior residents. Families who wish to have their elderly members vaccinated at home may dial …
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New touchscreen devices to pay parking fee in Sharjah
The Sharjah Municipality has launched more than 400 advanced devices to pay parking fees. The new devices with touchscreen technology are installed as part of the municipality’s efforts towards …
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Abu Dhabi inaugurates 250-villa housing project for Emiratis in Al Samha
Abu Dhabi: The 250-villa Al Samha Housing Project for Emiratis was inaugurated on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi. Covering 520,000 square metres, the residential villas have been built to reflect Emirati …
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Sharjah cracks down on reckless quad bikers in camping zones
Sharjah downtown, with families hanging out along the Khalid Lake corniche’s gardens in the afternoon, with the Central Souq and downton’s skyscrapers in the background. UAE – Police patrols have been …
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Sharjah Film Platform to feature over 60 films from November 14
The Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) today announced an expanded programme for the third edition of its annual film festival, Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) which provides a vital platform for emerging and …
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In Dubai, oil-rich UAE sees a new wonder: A coal power plant
A new wonder is rising in the southern desert of Dubai against the backdrop of Persian Gulf beaches, but it’s not another skyscraper to grace the futuristic sheikhdom. Instead, it’s one of mankind’s …
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Sent from Gitmo to UAE, detainees fear final stop: Yemen
The Guantanamo detainees were promised they were being sent to a Muslim country for rehabilitation that would help integrate them into society, opening the way to jobs, money, and …
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Ripple weighs relocation to Japan, the UK or the United Arab Emirates
Ripple is considering moving to one of five countries with clear cryptocurrency regulations. The CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, says that the blockchain company needs solid regulations to thrive. XRP/USD …
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You can now get a COVID-19 test done at these Dubai malls
Specifically aimed at those who are planning on travel or need a test for non-medical reasons, the pop-ups have been set up by Dubai Health Authority at Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif and …
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Technology is but a means to a happier public life
Technology is nothing but a means and the city’s happiness is the ultimate objective. Younus Al Nasser is Assistant Director General of Smart Dubai and CEO of the Dubai Data Establishment Like us on …
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Abraham Fund puts ‘well-being of people first, regardless of creed’
The UAE and Bahrain are only the third and fourth Arab states to make peace with Israel, following Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1994.
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Covid-19: 65% staff logged in to e-work despite being ill, says Sharjah poll
While working from home is convenient and has largely kept employees safe from Covid-19, it does come with certain drawbacks – like continuing work despite feeling under the weather, a new survey in …
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UPDATE 1-Dubai wealth fund expected to sell $500 mln in long 5-yr bonds
DUBAI, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the Dubai government’s main investment arm, is expected to sell $500 million in long five-year bonds at 275 basis points over mid-swaps …
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