The UAE is set to open its seven Covid field hospitals this month, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) announced on Tuesday.ALSO READ:>> UAE Covid: Not wearing masks tops safety violations …
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Air Seychelles to operate weekly direct flights from Dubai to the Seychelles
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has introduced weekly direct flights from Dubai World Central Airport (DWC) to …
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‘Drop in UAE Covid infections reflect increased herd immunity’
The UAE has been witnessing a drop in the number of coronavirus infections in the past two weeks.Also read: 7 field hospitals in UAE to treat Covid casesCalling it a positive sign and a step towards …
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UAE banks to see less volatility in 2021
Events such as Expo and a gradual economic improvement are expected to be the key catalysts for the sector in the near term.
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CVC Capital Plans Dubai Office, Mideast Hires in Hunt for Deals
CVC Capital Partners is expanding its team of advisers in the Middle East and looking to establish a presence in the region’s commercial hub, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Dubai Extends Freeze on Public Service Fees to Support Economy
Dubai extended the freeze on public service fees until early 2023 as part of efforts to support the Middle East business hub’s economy amid the pandemic.
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‘Fiery’ Gauff sees off 12th seed Vondrousova in Dubai
American teen sensation Coco Gauff fought “fire with fire” to come through a tension-fuelled second round against Marketa Vondrousova in Dubai on Tuesday, to join seeds Karolina Pliskova and Aryna …
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Kuznetsova upsets Svitolina; Swiatek advances in Dubai
Svetlana Kuznetsova bounced No.1 seed Elina Svitolina to claim her 21st career match-win at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Iga Swiatek also reached the round of 16 on Tuesday.
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UAE is among the world’s fastest-growing tax havens, study finds
The United Arab Emirates, a magnet for the globe’s ultra-rich, has also emerged as one of the fastest-growing corporate tax havens, according to a study released on Tuesday that highlighted the more …
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Dubai’s RTA cancels one bus route, changes many others
Dubai’s Bus Route C07 in Deira and Bur Dubai will no longer be available and will be replaced with two new routes, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Tuesday.Route 5 will be …
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Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim posts 7% drop in 2020 revenue due to COVID-19 impact
Businesses began to recover in the second half of 2020 due to easing of restrictions Shoppers at Deira City Centre. Dubai-based mall operator Majid Al Futtaim said its 2020 revenue fell 7 per cent …
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Sharjah Police seize 460 e-scooters, bicycles
A total of 462 e-scooters, motorcycles and bicycles were seized by the Sharjah Police in the first week of March for violating safety norms. Sharjah Police Traffic and Patrols Department had launched …
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Covid UAE: 8 Dubai firms fined for violating safety rules
Dubai Economy has fined eight companies for not adhering to Covid-19 safety and precautionary measures.This was announced in a daily field inspection report released on the authority’s social media …
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INSIDE PHOTOS: This $30 million villa in Dubai comes with a Ferrari and a Rolls Royce!
Dubai: A Swiss family living in Monaco has bought the most-expensive villa to be sold on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, per square foot, for over $30 million. Named ONE100 Palm, the 13, …
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Forget passports! Dubai airport is trialling iris scanners that let passengers check in with their EYES
Dubai’s airport started offering the program to all passengers last month. The iris scanners have been implemented after check-in, and replace the need for paper tickets or phone apps.
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Majid Al Futtaim opens City Centre Al Zahia in Sharjah
Majid Al Futtaim has officially opened City Centre Al Zahia, its newest lifestyle and retail experience in the Northern Emirates. Placing a strong emphasis on learning, connection and the arts, City …
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Dubai SME unveils plans to foster entrepreneurial skills in 2021
Academy turned out an innovative response to the pandemic challenge in 2020, conducted 135 diverse programmes and saw 70% increase in participation compared to 2019 …
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