The United Arab Emirates announced on Thursday a travel ban on citizens to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Namibia, Zambia, Congo, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Liberia, South Africa and Nigeria …
Dubai: Burj Khalifa lights up to mark the opening of DSS
A spectacular light and projection show at the Burj Khalifa marked the opening of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). The festival returns for its 24th edition and offers residents and visitors alike a …
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OPEC+ delays oil output meeting after UAE reservations, sources say
OPEC+ ministers have agreed to delay their planned ministerial meeting by a day to Friday for further consultations on oil output policy, sources said on Thursday.
UAE Mars Mission Captures First Pictures of Red Planet’s Aurora
The United Arab Emirates’s Mars mission has captured the first images of the discrete aurora phenomenon in the red planet’s nightside atmosphere. The images, taken by the Hope Probe, show a ghostly …
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Lapid puts business noses out of joint in UAE
Although the UAE government is portraying the visit by Israel’s foreign minister as a success, prominent UAE businesspeople are annoyed at his failure to meet them. The Abraham Accords are perhaps …
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UAE and Austria sign agreement on avoidance of double taxation
As part of its endeavours to strengthen cooperation frameworks in tax matters, protect taxpayers from double taxation, and avoid impeding the flow of trade and investment, the Ministry of Finance (MoF …
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Pakistan, UAE pledge to further cement mutual relationship
Both the dignitaries expressed their satisfaction over the current status of the strong ties between the two countries and pledged to further cement mutual relationship. They said bilateral ties …
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School in UAE breaks Guinness record with world’s largest medal
A school in the United Arab Emirates earned a Guinness World Record by creating a medal that covers an area of more than 63 square feet.
Dubai property market flourishes, realty deals hit Dhs4.5b
The Dubai property market is gaining momentum as the City of Wonders emerges from a COVID-19 induced slowdown bucking the global trends.
Etisalat says committed to bringing 6G technology to the UAE
Technology chief says Etisalat is one of the ‘ambitious players’ making steps towards the sixth generation of the mobile network …
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UAE stakes its claim to the 6G future
A bit of highly futuristic thinking was on display at the Mobile World Congress, where UAE operator Etisalat told visitors about its ambitious 6G plans.
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Dubai Cloud Kitchen Startup Kitopi Raises $415M
Kitchen as a Service (KaaS) startup Kitopi closed a $415 million Series C funding round led by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 to advance its Middle East expansion.
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Holographic telemedicine consultation to launch in Dubai
Digital Outpatient Care (DOC) introduced the world’s first holographic telemedicine consultation solution at its event this week in Dubai.
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UAE’s Hope Mars orbiter spots elusive aurora on Red Planet
Hope Mars mission made its first major finding just a couple months after arriving at the Red Planet when it snagged unprecedented observations of a tricky aurora. Also known as the Emirates Mars …
EDB and FAB partner on co-lending program for SMEs in UAE
EDB has entered into a Memoradum of Understanding with FAB on Credit Guarantee and Co-lending programs for SMEs in the UAE.
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UAE: Which is better for your rental budget, a short term or a long term lease?
The idea of committing too little or too much money on a contract can be a major stressor Dubai: But first, what is a lease? Before you move into an apartment, you’ll be prompted to sign a lease. A …
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Dubai: The Regional Palette Festival brings plays in Indian languages to The Theatre, Mall of the Emirates
The Regional Palette Festival runs this weekend at the Theatre, Mall of the Emirates. This fest is a dive into various Indian cultures and storytelling traditions. The plays – in Marathi, Guajrati, …
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