State Department notified Congress it plans to sell 18 sophisticated armed aerial drones to the United Arab Emirates.
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EXCLUSIVE-Trump administration advances $2.9 bln drone sale to UAE – sources
The U.S. State Department gave Congress informal notification it plans to sell 18 sophisticated armed aerial drones to the United Arab Emirates in a deal worth as much as $2.9 billion, people briefed …
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Video: Inside the smart station where security teams train for Dubai Metro crimes
3) The Future Hall The Dubai Police is the first security agency to use virtual reality technology in the transportation sector. The future hall is a simulation centre that applies virtual reality …
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UAE’s net investments in non-financial assets up at Dhs32.2 billion in H1
Net investment by the federal government and local governments in non-financial assets rose to Dhs32.2 billion in the first half of 2020, an increase of 40 per cent as compared with same period in …
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Dubai Sees Strong Bizav Recovery
Al Maktoum International Airport has experienced a strong rebound since July, according to the Middle East & North Africa Business Aviation Association (MEBAA). Despite the challenge of the Covid-19 …
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Abu Dhabi resident to run up 53K stairs to ‘scale’ Mt Everest
Six months ago, Abu Dhabi resident Christopher J. King’s dream of running an ultra marathon in Germany came crashing down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Australian national then started looking for …
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Abu Dhabi entry requirements: How residents are coping up
For Abu Dhabi residents, the process of ‘visiting’ loved ones in other emirates has gone online. Restrictions to enter the UAE Capital have been in place since June 2 to ensure mass Covid-19 testing …
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Over 321,000 benefit from UAE’s Dh100B stimulus programme
The Central Bank of the UAE said on Thursday its wide-ranging stimulus package, the Targeted Economic Support Scheme (Tess), had directly impacted to date more than 321,000 beneficiaries including 310 …
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Robust line-up of screenings, talks, and workshops lined up at Sharjah Film Platform
Film screening of ‘Theeb’ at Mirage City Cinema, Sharjah Art Foundation, Sharjah, 2016. (Courtesy: Sharjah Art Foundation) The countdown to Sharjah Film Platform 3 has begun with only nine days left …
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UAE warning: Update WhatsApp now to fix this vulnerability
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued an urgent warning to Apple iPhone users to update their messaging app WhatsApp to avoid serious cybersecurity issues. The TRA said in …
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CBUAE emphasizes the incredible impact of Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed’s support and wise leadership during the COVID-19 crisis on UAE’s economic recovery
CBUAE stated that His Highness’ directives to support the UAE’s national economy and financial system during the COVID-19 crisis had an incredible impact on the country’s current economic …
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Dubai holidays: FCDO travel update as UAE clamps down on covid test entry requirements
DUBAI holidays are normally excitedly anticipated at this time of year thanks to the glorious winter sun the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers. In 2020, of course, the landscape of travel looks very …
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EFL give green light to Abu Dhabi royal’s £60m takeover of Derby County
EXCLUSIVE: The 62-year-old Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan failed with a £350m bid for Newcastle and two years ago held preliminary talks about buying Liverpool, which did not progress.
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Abu Dhabi entry requirements: How residents are coping
For Abu Dhabi residents, the process of ‘visiting’ loved ones in other emirates has gone online. Restrictions to enter the UAE Capital have been in place since June 2 to ensure mass Covid-19 testing …
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UAE-Israel Fintech Week Summit to Unveil the Future Trends in Fintech This December
Israel Fintech Week Summit will officially launc as an exclusively virtual event on Nov 29, 2020. Over the next five days, the Summit will explore a wide range of topics including new trends, as well …
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Sharjah Ruler releases first-of-its-kind historical corpus on Arabic language at Sharjah Book Fair
Books trace development of the Arabic language over 5 periods in history over 17 centuries Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of …
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COVID-19: Online grocery shopping surges, UAE retailers look to ride new wave
The pandemic has brought about a surge in online shopping, more so when it comes to buying groceries, and UAE retailers are looking to adapt to this new revenue stream, surveys show. Online shopping …
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