A 27-year-old tourist from Europe died and her friend sustained serious injuries after their quad bike flipped over multiple times off a sandy hill in Sharjah’s Al Badayer. According to the police, …
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Fitness influencer in Dubai defends trip as she sees business boom abroad – ‘You need to be in places where you are going to make money’
A fitness influencer who escaped the third lockdown to work in Dubai has hit back at those who have slammed other social media stars for doing the same.
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UAE confirms it inked $23bln deal to buy F-35 jets, drones from U.S.
The UAE embassy in Washington said in a statement on its website that the letters of agreement had been finalised confirming terms of purchase, including costs, technical specifications and anticipate …
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UAE organisations uncover technology gaps amid COVID-19 pandemic
The pandemic exposed technology gaps, driving customer service leaders are transforming their operations, accelerating digital transformation, and overhauling their workforce management strategies, …
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Amy Willerton claims some influencers are ‘PRETENDING’ to be home when they’re actually in Dubai
The model, 28, who jetted to the United Arab Emirates last year with daughter Demelza, 12 months, said she feels sorry for those ‘criticised’ who have owned being abroad.
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Dubai gets three mall-like bus stations
Dubai has added three swanky, mall-like bus stations to its network. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday announced the completion of Al Jaffiliya, Etisalat and Union public bus …
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Sharjah trials new platform to promote social influencers to businesses
Sharjah is trialling a new platform to help companies connect with influencers who can help promote their products. Shams Media Services, a subsidiary of Sharjah Media City (Shams), and OMNES Media, …
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Chris Froome set to make debut for new team at UAE Tour
Chris Froome’s first race with Israel Start Up Nation will be as part of a strong field for UAE Tour, which also includes Adam Yates.
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The weekend read: The recent evolution of solar PV energy costs
Forecasts for the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of solar PV were hotly contested over the past decade, with one trend predominating: All but the most optimistic outlooks were wrong. pv magazine …
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Vodafone unveils ‘instant’ Wi-Fi
Telco targets digital households and small businesses with new mobile router for use cases including support for video calling, streaming and online learning.
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University in Dubai on a mission to turn palm waste into biofuel
A university in Dubai is embarking on a project to turn the waste of the region’s vast palm tree crop into sustainable and cost-effective biofuel. Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai is …
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Deal signed to develop first UAE landfill site into solar farm
Emirates Waste to Energy Company says Al Sa’jah landfill in Sharjah and will be delivered in three phases from 2023 …
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‘Dubai entertainment ban may affect business but it’s the right move’
Hotel and restaurant managers have welcomed the Dubai authorities’ decision to suspend live entertainment, saying that although it may affect footfall, “it is for the greater good”.Dubai’s Department …
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PROJECTS: Dubai’s Nakheel Malls announces 9 GWh rooftop solar project
Nakheel Malls, the retail arm of master developer Nakheel, said on Monday that it would partner with France’s Total to install rooftop solar power systems at its Ibn Battuta Mall and Dragon Mart …
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Ruler of Sharjah inspects tourism projects in Kalba
The Ruler of Sharjah began his tour by inspecting the Jabal al-Kitab resthouse project, which is being constructed 950 above sea level in Kalba, and links to the city of Kalba through the Wadi Al-Hilu …
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Denmark Halts UAE Flights for Five Days Over COVID-19
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Friday it was in contact with Denmark after it halted all flights arriving from the Gulf Arab state, a major travel hub, for five days due to …
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Injured Emirati rescued in UAE desert, airlifted to hospital
The National Search and Rescue Center (NSRC), in coordination with Dubai Police, on Friday rescued a 42-year-old Emirati man injured in a motorcycle accident and left unable to move in Abu Dhabi’s …
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