Dubai: At least seven businesses including gyms … continued with its daily inspections on Monday and reported that no business was ordered closed and no other establishment received stern …
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Dubai’s Peak Power Demand Rises in Sign of Economic Recovery
The sheikhdom, one of seven that comprise the United Arab Emirates, is the Middle East’s main business hub and has been hit hard by declines in trade and tourism since the virus spread around the …
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Emirate of Sharjah hires banks for tap of 2029 sukuk
Sharjah, the third-largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates, has hired banks to arrange a reopening of its existing $750 million 2029 sukuk, or Islamic bond, that it sold last year, a document …
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Sharjah Police receive 5,379 WhatsApp enquiries
The Licensing Service Centre of the Sharjah Police completed 13,253 transactions during the third quarter of this year, according to the police. Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Al Kay, Director of Vehicles …
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Sharjah launches e-booklets on Covid-19 safety in schools
Sharjah recently launched a series of 16 e-booklets on staying safe in school in the time of Covid-19. Tailored to the daily new-normal routines of students, parents and teachers, the comprehensive …
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COVID-19: Sniffer dogs to detect cases in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi airports
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior has confirmed that sniffer dogs are being used to detect suspected cases of COVID-19 at Sharjah and Abu Dhabi airports. Specialized teams working under the …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Aldar aids Abu Dhabi index; other Gulf markets little changed
Abu Dhabi’s stock market rose on Tuesday buoyed by gains in real estate developer Aldar Properties ALDAR.AD, while other major Gulf markets were little changed.
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Free parking in Abu Dhabi on Thursday to mark Prophet Mohammad’s birthday
Public parking in Abu Dhabi will be free on Thursday, on the occasion of the public holiday that marks the Prophet Mohammad’s birthday. In a statement, the emirate’s public transport regulator, the …
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6 vehicles seized in 24 hours in UAE drive to catch reckless drivers
The Ras Al Khaimah Police seized six vehicles for reckless driving on Monday during an inspection held as part of a month-long campaign.The month-long traffic safety campaign is aimed at spreading …
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Dubai to launch ‘Nasdaq’ market for emerging firms, SMEs
Dubai plans to launch a “Nasdaq Dubai Growth Market” to help emerging companies, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) attract investors and finance their projects, crown prince of the emirate, …
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UAE keen to enhance coordination and communication with GCC countries: Obaid Al Tayer
Obaid bin Humaid Al Tayer, UAE Minister of State for Financial Affairs, has said that the UAE is keen to enhance coordination and communication with GCC countries with the aim of achieving …
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UAE- FAB reports AE7.3 bn in net profit for first nine months of 2020
First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB, reported AED2.5 bn for Q3-2020, 4 percent up on Q2, with net profit for the first nine months of 2020 standing at AED7.3 billion, 22 percent lower compared to the same …
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UAE tries to win Indonesia’s tacit approval of new Israeli ties
The United Arab Emirates last week marked two events that reflect its new international pivot — a historic visit by senior officials to Israel, and the renaming of a prominent street in Abu Dhabi …
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‘Open banking’ portal Tarabut Gateway launches in UAE with offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Tarabut Gateway, the operator of an ‘open banking’ platform, has launched operations in the UAE, with offices at Hub71 in Abu Dhabi and DIFC’s Fintech Hive. Tarabut Gateway already has offices in …
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MENA’s open banking platform, Tarabut Gateway, launches in UAE
Tarabut Gateway, the MENA region’s first and largest regulated open banking platform, has launched in the UAE. The company has simultaneously opened two new offices; one each at Abu Dhabi’s global …
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Abu Dhabi Police ask drivers to respect emergency lane at border
And to ensure your Emirates ID and test certificate are ready for inspection… Pick the correct lane! That’s part of the message from Abu Dhabi Police, aimed at ensuring smooth passage and preventing …
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Confirmed: There’s a dry night coming up this week in UAE
A circular issued by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTM) announced that all hotels and restaurants across the emirate should have a dry night from Wednesday October 28 at …
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