Bahrain and Sudan have followed the UAE’s lead, but other governments are proving more resistant to the idea, including regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia …
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Report: Israel’s Netanyahu stops ministers visiting UAE
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has prevented cabinet ministers from travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before he visits the country, the Walla news agency reported yesterday. The …
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‘Extended, slow recovery’: Dubai airport is busier but ‘a long way’ from what it once was
Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, is getting busier. But it’s a long way from what it once was amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Patheon Development: Luxury affordable units lead Dubai’s property market recovery
the Dubai real estate industry has over the last two months, experienced an increase in demand for luxury affordable units. Well-known for providing luxury property solutions at affordable prices, …
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Don’t miss Dubai’s four-legged utility robot and other wonders at WETEX
Dubai: Professionals and industry leaders looking for innovations in the energy, water, renewable energy and environment sectors, can visit the ongoing virtual 22nd Water, Energy, Technology …
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Dubai Dialogue 2020 calls for businesses to prioritise sustainability during Covid-19 and beyond
Businesses in the UAE must prioritise sustainability and make it an integral part of their strategies as they tackle new challenges and prepare for the post-pandemic recovery, industry experts said …
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COVID-19: Seven businesses in Dubai fined for health protocol violations
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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