Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that 100 premium number plates are up for grabs at its 106th open auction. The plates on offer bear (AA-I-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z) …
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Dubai man arrested in Vancouver for allegedly helping terror-linked Iranian airline evade sanctions
Seyed Abood Sari is scheduled for an extradition hearing next month, but has called the evidence against him is unreliable.
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UAE weather: Temperatures set to climb up to 41 C
The lowest temperature recorded over the country today morning was 15.2 °C in Raknah (Al Ain) at 05:45 UAE time. The NCM has also predicted an increase in humidity during the night and on Saturday …
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Dubai Tennis: Andrey Rublev rolls on to set up all-Russian semi-final with Aslan Karatsev
Denis Shapovalov beat Jeremy Chardy and will take on South African qualifier Lloyd Harris, who overcame Kei Nishikori.
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Wade Adams unit wins Abu Dhabi mixed-use project work contract
UAE-based Hilal Bil Badi & Partners Contracting Company (Hilalco) said it has been awarded a contract by Aldar Properties to provide infrastructure works at Saadiyat Lagoons District, a 6-million-sq-m …
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Air Seychelles launches weekly direct flights from Dubai
The flights, scheduled for eight weeks, will depart Dubai every Saturday morning … as well as a modern inflight entertainment platform allowing free wireless downloads of movies, TV shows and music …
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BITS Pilani Dubai unveils AED5m student scholarships
BITS Pilani Dubai Campus offers state-of-the-art infrastructure along with latest education technology and learning tools such as telepresence system, innovation lab, modern classrooms, 30 high-tech …
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Dubai SME launches integrated business incubation hub for youth
Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has announced the launch of the ‘Tjaarz Business Incubation Centre’ in Business Bay …
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UAE-GCC states trade tops $62 billion in 2019
Younis Haji Al Khouri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) noted that cooperation with its GCC partners lies at the heart of UAE’s economic priorities, reported Emirates news agency Wam.
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What the growing trade gap means for UAE businesses
Before Covid-19, the world’s trade finance gap stood at $1.5 trillion, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Maham Siddique, Regional Marketing …
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UAE gross bank assets hit AED3.17 trillion
The UAE gross bank assets, including bankers’ acceptances, rallied to AED3.172 trillion by the end of January 2021, figures by the Central Bank of the UAE have shown. Gross credit in the banking …
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Abu Dhabi’s HOPE to host Immunisation & Logistics Summit
Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi, Chairman, HOPE Consortium Executive Committee, said: “The World Immunisation & Logistics Summit is part of Abu Dhabi’s continuous efforts i …
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Abu Dhabi International Airport Launches Free 90-Minute RT-PCR Test For Arriving Passengers
Abu Dhabi Airports, in partnership with Pure Health and Tamouh Healthcare, has launched rapid free Covid-19 PCR testing for all arrivals, except those in transit, with results provided in around 90 …
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Abu Dhabi National Oil says no impact on crude sales from Shell fire
Royal Dutch Shell has not requested to cancel any crude shipments to its Singapore refinery from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co, an ADNOC source said on Monday, following a fire at Shell’s biggest …
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UAE traffic alert: RTA warns of delays on these major roads
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has warned of delays on major Dubai roads from 8 am to 10 am Saturday morning amid the second stage of the Amateur Tour for cycling. In a tweet, the RTA …
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UAE Announces 1,898 New COVID-19 Cases, 2,438 Recoveries, 7 Deaths in Last 24 Hours
UAE Announces 1,898 New COVID-19 Cases, 2,438 Recoveries, 7 Deaths in Last 24 Hours. Saudi Press Agency. Monday 1442/8/2 – 2021/03/15. Abu Dhabi, March 15, 2021, SPA — The UAE Mi …
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Dubai’s residential sales hit new high in February
February witnessed the highest number of secondary/ready properties (3,814) transacted across Dubai in a single month over the last seven years with deals surging to AED7.43 billion ($2.02 billion), …
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