Dubai’s government expects to spend 57.1 billion dirhams ($15.5 billion) next year as it tries to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus, according to the budget approved on Sunday.
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Dubai unveils $15.5bn budget for 2021; health, infrastructure top focus
The newly-announced budget takes into account the exceptional economic conditions of the fiscal year 2020 and the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy. It also confirms Dubai’s …
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Sheikh Mohammed approves Dh57.1 billion Dubai…
Dubai’s general budget for the fiscal year 2021 has been approved on Sunday with a total expenditure of Dh57.1 billion. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime …
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Dubai’s Emirates announces management changes in commercial team
Emirates has announced several key movements and rotations to its commercial team, both in its Dubai hub and across key markets in the Far East, West Asia and Africa. The changes place five seasoned …
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First look: Inside the new Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk
Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk will be connected to Wafi Mall and sit next door to Raffles Dubai. The properties will share some facilities on a cluster level.
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Sheikh Mohammed approves Dh57.1 billion Dubai budget for 2021
Dubai’s general budget for the fiscal year 2021 has been approved on Sunday with a total expenditures of Dh57.1 billion. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime …
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NYE celebrations in Dubai: Nakheel issues travel advice for Palm Jumeirah
A number of measures are being undertaken by Nakheel in preparation for an anticipated increase in traffic on Palm Jumeirah on New Year’s Eve. The master developer has said that it is working closely …
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Damac Sees UAE Property Market Recovery In Two Years, Zawya Says
The recovery of the UAE property market to pre-crisis levels could take up to two years, an executive at Dubai-listed developer Damac Properties PJSC said.
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Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi opens 18 new DPI testing centers at border area
Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee announced the establishment of 18 drive-through DPI testing stations on al-Faya Road before Ghantoot and approved to open new lanes at the entry …
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KT Morning Chat: Dh50K fine for violating Dubai NYE party rules, 18 new laser testing centres for Abu Dhabi entry
Dh50,000 fine for violating partying rules on NYE and 18 new laser testing centres open at Abu Dhabi entry point. Find what’s making headlines right …
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Crackdown in Sharjah on illegal activities at deserted, under-construction buildings
The Sharjah Police in coordination with Sharjah Municipality authorities have started a crackdown on illegal activities at deserted and dilapidated homes and abandoned buildings in the emirate. The …
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Revealed: how the UAE tourism industry can survive the impact of coronavirus
The UAE Hospitality Think Tank is a focus group comprising leading industry players from across the UAE hospitality sector to assess the challenges brought about by coronavirus. The report sets out 15 …
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UAE sees gradual oil demand recovery in 2021 – minister
The UAE isn’t concerned about new mutations of the virus. “I haven’t seen any danger from these strains,” he said. “The global health sector can find a solution to this virus.” …
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Agritech ideas keep sprouting in UAE
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office expanded its AgTech incentive programme to include support for innovative companies …
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The Future Of Mega-Events: How Remote Work Technologies Could Enhance The Global Reach of Expo 2020 Dubai
But there could be a light at the end of the tunnel, and it relies heavily on technology. In December, Dubai hosted the only major technology event to go live in 2020. GITEX Technology Week 2020 …
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Israel, UAE plotting to eliminate UNRWA – report
In doing so, Abu Dhabi would be rallying to a long-standing demand from Israel, insisting for years that UNRWA is obstructing peace.
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Finablr sold to UAE-Israeli consortium for $1
Finablr, the scandal-marred platform for payments and foreign exchange solutions, announced on Thursday that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Global Fintech Investments Holding (GFIH), …
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