The United Arab Emirates has announced a major overhaul of the country’s Islamic personal laws, allowing unmarried couples to cohabitate, loosening alcohol restrictions and criminalizing so-called …
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‘It’s Like Falling in Love’: Israeli Entrepreneurs Welcomed in Dubai
A high-profile delegation of Israeli innovators visited the United Arab Emirates soon after moves to normalize relations.
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Dubai warns 20 businesses for not following COVID-19 guidelines
No fines issued yet as authorities intensify inspections in the emirate to ensure precautionary measures are being followed …
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Dubai’s DMCC, US discuss boosting trade ties
US Ambassador to UAE meets with DMCC Authority Executive Chairman in Dubai to discuss boosting US-UAE trade ties and discuss DMCC’s recently-launched flagship thought-leadership report, the ‘Future of …
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Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza pose elegantly on the shores on Dubai, Suresh Raina reacts
With the Dubai skyline forming the backdrop, Sania and Shoaib posed elegantly with the tennis player captioning it: “Beach Please.” …
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Aditi’s stunning 64 takes her to sixth; Tvesa is 27th at Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic
Aditi Ashok carded a stunning 8-under 64 to rise from overnight T-17 and finish T-6 at the Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic under the lights at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai. It was her second best …
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UAE Cancels Lenient Penalties for ‘Honour Killings’
A statement from the UAE federal government carried by the official news agency WAM said it had cancelled legal clauses that allowed judges to issue merciful sentences in “honour crimes”. The Emirati …
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Sharjah promise to be at their best in Round Five
Sharjah are currently the only team with an impeccable, unbeaten record with 12 points after four matches. Last weekend, Sharjah showed their depth with Welliton Soares going to the top of the …
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FinTech Ripple chooses Dubai International Financial Centre for regional headquarters
Ripple has chosen DIFC for its innovative regulations, expansive network and reputation as a leading global financial centre. Ripple and DIFC are aligned in their vision to shape the future of finance …
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Central Bank of the UAE Releases Updated Regulatory Guidelines for Digital Payments or Stored Value Facilities
Central bank of the UAE releases updated regulatory guidelines for digital payments or stored value facilities.
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UAE’s Noor Bank incorporates with DIB
Dubai: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) announced on Monday the completion of incorporating Noor Bank following the merger of the two banks and transfer of all banking relationships into DIB.The …
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Dubai-China trade grows substantially in first 8 months
Trade between Dubai and China has grown substantially in the first eight months of 2020, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) said. Based on the results of its members’ exports, the chamber …
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Trump Administration Advances $10 Billion Defense Sale to UAE – Source
The U.S. State Department sent Congress an informal notification of plans to sell $10 billion of defense equipment, including precision-guided munitions, non-precision bombs and missiles to the United …
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UAE airline flydubai to charter flights from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Dubai-based airline carrier flydubai announced that it will be chartering flights between Dubai and Tel Aviv beginning November 26 of this year. The airline said that 14 flights a week between the …
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Urban Gardening: This Sharjah-Based Professor Turned Her Balcony Into a Plant Haven
As an expat in the UAE who misses gardening in her hometown, Anu Ranade, who had just landed a job as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sharjah, moved from her house in Ajman to a new …
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Trump administration moves forward with $2.9 billion drone sale to UAE, source says
The US State Department informed Congress Thursday of its intent to sell 18 armed MQ-9B drones to the United Arab Emirates for an estimated $2.9 billion.
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Top-10 finishes for Kelsey MacDonald and Kylie Henry under lights in Dubai
Scottish duo Kelsey MacDonald and Kylie Henry both finished with a flourish as Australian Minjee Lee landed a second LET triumph with victory in the Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic.
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