Saxo Bank said investors across the world turned to financial markets as net buyers following the March global stock market crash …
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Abu Dhabi natural reserve to reopen to public from January 1
The Environment Agency – (EAD) will reopen Al Wathba Wetland Reserve to the public from Friday, January 1, 2021. One of the first natural reserves to be established in Abu Dhabi, it is home to more …
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Dh10,000 fine for crowded NYE parties in Sharjah
Crowded New Year’s Eve (NYE) parties in Sharjah are banned, and violators will be fined Dh10,000, the police have announced. Gatherings must be socially distanced, with at least a four-metre gap …
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Dubai ruler approves $15.55 bln budget for 2021
Dubai, the business and financial hub of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has approved a 57.1 billion dirham ($15.55 billion) budget for 2021, when the economy is expected to recover from a contraction …
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Piles of porn CDs seized in Sharjah Police crackdown
Huge piles of pornographic CDs were recently seized in a series of raids and inspections in Sharjah, a top official from the emirate’s police said. Gangs were caught making several copies of the CDs …
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Special Report: UAE Emerges as Hub for Companies Helping Venezuela Avoid U.S. Oil Sanctions
In June, the United States imposed sanctions on half a dozen oil tankers managed by established shipping firms. It was a major escalation of American attempts to choke off Venezuela’s oil trade.
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UAE public schools to reopen on January 3 with two weeks of e-learning
The Ministry of Education said it would issue further updates depending on the development of the Covid-19 situation …
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UAE resident wins Dh2 million; ends ‘difficult’ Covid year on happy note
UAE resident and Chinese native Wei Wei emerged the only winner to claim a “second-tier rollover prize” of Dh2 million in the Mahzooz draw. Wei Wei said she will use her win to pay for her son’s …
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UAE announces 1,506 new COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths
The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced that it conducted 153,157 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, …
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Sky’s the limit for solar project funding, says EWEC chief
The UAE is pushing harder into renewables to diversify its energy supply and reduce its reliance on hydrocarbons …
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Sharjah tap water fit to drink, meets WHO standards
The Sharjah Electricity, Gas and Water Authority (SEWGA) ensures that the drinking water it supplies to residents conforms to the standards of the World Health Organisation (WHO), a top official has …
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Check out Abu Dhabi Police’s brand new uniforms
Policemen in Abu Dhabi will don new uniforms starting January 1, 2021. Major-General Khalifa Mohammed Al Khaili, Director of Finance and Services Sector, Abu Dhabi Police, said three new uniform …
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UAE announces first paid holiday of 2021 for private, public sectors
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation on Tuesday announced that Friday, January 1, 2021, will be an official paid holiday for all public and private sector employees on the occasion …
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UAE car sales set to reach 2019 level in 2022-23, say industry executives
The UAE’s automobile sector is steadily shifting gears to pick up speed and is likely to reach 2019 level in 2022 or a year later after slumping 30 per cent this year, say industry executives. Hit by …
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Turkish Airlines resumes flights from UAE
Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s national flag carrier, has resumed flights from the UAE, scheduling seven flights per week with wide body aircrafts.
The airline recommenced its operations from Dubai …
$400 for a Five Guys meal? Welcome to New Year’s Eve in Dubai
The highlight of New Year celebrations in Dubai is the fireworks display at Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building — but expect to pay thousands of dollars for a front-row seat …
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Dubai Aims to Vaccinate 70% of Population by End 2021: Reuters
Dubai aims to vaccinate 70% of its population with the coronavirus shot developed by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE by the end of next year, Reuters reported, citing a health official.
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