ABU DHABI, 18th October, 2020 (WAM) — With Abu Dhabi’s internationally-renowned cultural sites now reopened to the public, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, is …
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Two Dubai cafes shut down, five others fined for non-compliance with preventive measures
The Dubai Municipality on Sunday shut down two cafes in the emirate, and fined 5 other establishments for not adhering to the precautionary measures against COVID-19, noting that 98 per cent of the …
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Dubai rents are falling, time to relocate
Residential, office and retail sectors across the UAE’s property market will continue to be tenant-friendly … head of Research, JLL Mena. Dubai’s office market saw its first new stock additions of …
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Dubai prime residential secondary market sales volume doubles
Dubai’s prime residential property market is witnessing strong transaction volumes, especially the secondary market which doubled quarter-on-quarter. According to an analysis by Luxhabitat Sotheby’s …
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank launches UAE’s first virtual banking sales platform
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has launched a remote sales platform allowing customers to converse with the bank and apply for personal finance, covered cards, takaful, and other banking products …
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Video: Ruler of Sharjah inaugurates heritage area in Khorfakkan
SHARJAH: His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the heritage area in Khorfakkan on Sunday morning. The Khorfakkan Heritage …
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Questions after Hay Abu Dhabi festival went ahead depite sex claims
Questions have been raised about why the Hay literary festival kept its director in post after it emerged that he shared a platform with an Emirati sheikh who had allegedly just sexually assaulted a …
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Israel, UAE to sign agreement for 28 weekly flights, ministry says
Israel and the United Arab Emirates will a sign a deal on Tuesday to allow 28 weekly commercial flights between Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Israel’s Transportation Ministry said …
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Frontline heroes can visit Louvre Abu Dhabi Qasr Al Hosn free of charge
From Wednesday onwards, frontline heroes The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) said it is collaborating with the Frontline Heroes Office to demonstrate gratitude for the …
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Hay Festival severs UAE ties after sex assault claim by employee
The Hay literary festival has accused a senior Gulf royal of an “appalling violation” after he allegedly sexually assaulted one of their employees. Caroline Michel, Hay chair, said they would not work …
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Man arrested for insulting Dubai Police on video
A young man has been arrested in Dubai for posting a video of himself insulting, threatening and using foul language against Dubai Police. According to Article 20 of the UAE Cybercrime Law, any person …
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Gold hidden in perfume bottles: Smugglers caught at Sharjah airport
Two Asian men caught smuggling 1.6kg gold worth Dh312,000 inside perfume bottles Sharjah: Two Asian men were arrested at Sharjah International Airport for attempting to smuggle 1.6kg gold worth Dh312, …
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Drive sees Sharjah shop owners donate Dh1 per bill to charity
About 36 commercial outlets in Sharjah have signed up for a unique charity drive that sees them donate Dh1 per every bill generated. Thanks to the drive, the Sharjah Charity Association (SCA) has …
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6 awesome things to do in Abu Dhabi this week
There are private island escapades, opportunities to get artistic, dining deals and cultural adventures, and, dear diary, I think Abu Dhabi could be ‘the one’. One of the leading lights of the Abu …
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Israel, UAE agree deal to boost investment in each other’s economies
Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached a bilateral agreement that will give incentives and protection to investors who make investments in each other’s countries, both finance …
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UK festival curator accuses UAE minister of sex assault
The chair of Britain’s Hay literary festival said Sunday the event will not return to Abu Dhabi after one of the festival’s curators alleged that she was sexually assaulted by …
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Dubai’s Amanat to Invest in Tech Start Ups After First VC Deal
Amanat Holdings PJSC has completed its first venture capital deal as it looks to deploy about 1 billion dirhams ($272 million) over the next few years. “Technology is disrupting both the education and …
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