Abu Dhabi’s government stumped up around $22 billion for Etihad Airways since it began flying in 2003, underscoring the ambition of the emirate to turn its national carrier into a global player. The …
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UAE to spend around $7 billion in social projects in 2021 budget
The cabinet of the United Arab Emirates plans to spend 26.04 billion dirhams ($7.09 billion) in social projects as part of its 2021 budget, the UAE government tweeted on Monday.
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UAE sets guidelines for Flag Day celebrations in country
The Flag Day is celebrated every year to consolidate national identity and enhance the notion of unity. The UAE Flag Day was first launched in 2013 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed …
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Ensure kids don’t take your cars out for a drive, parents in UAE warned
Authorities in the UAE have warned parents to ensure that their children don’t sneak out to take their vehicles out for a spin. The warning comes as a 12-year-old Emirati boy died after the car driven …
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Coronavirus news bulletin: Active cases fall below 3,000; air travel bubble helped 200,000 Indians fly to UAE
Here’s a round-up of all the latest Covid-19 developments you need to know:UAE’s active Covid-19 cases fall below 3,000 for first timeThe UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Sunday reported 1,278 …
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IPL 2020 in UAE: M.S.Dhoni puts the ball on Chennai’s court about his future
After the dust settles down on the IPL, speculation over Dhoni’s future with the CSK will begin in a few months’ time and Michael Vaughan, former England captain, added fuel to it when he said in a …
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Ateez, (G)I-DLE, other top K-Pop groups to perform for the UAE in online concert
A K-Pop concert with a star-studded line-up is coming our way this month. In line with the UAE-Korea Cultural Dialogue to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations between the UAE and South Korea, …
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Hijabis in UAE share their unique challenge on Zoom, Teams meetings
Turning on the camera for a meeting for hijabis means they also have to put on a scarf. Image Credit: Stock image Abu Dhabi: Following the COVID-19 outbreak, working from home has become common enough …
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Abu Dhabi hospital told to pay $54,500 for medical error
A female patient seeking compensation for a medical error that led to her spending six weeks in the intensive care unit (ICU) was awarded Dh200,000. The Abu Dhabi Appellant Court upheld an earlier …
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How to avoid punishment for bounced cheque in UAE
I had a bounced cheque case against me when I defaulted on a rental payment. I have cleared the cheque now but my landlord is refusing to return my guarantee cheque that I paid while renting the …
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Dubai: Foul Play Not Suspected in Dos Santos’ Husband Death
Police in Dubai say they don’t suspect foul play in the death of Sindika Dokolo, the husband of the embattled Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos, after his death free diving off the city-state as …
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UAE traffic: Slow moving traffic on Dubai, Sharjah roads this morning
Roads in Sharjah and Dubai are witnessing slow moving traffic on Monday morning. Motorists are advised to drive with caution and they should be prepared to face delays. According to Google Maps, some …
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Expo Centre Sharjah delays SteelFab event to June 2021
The SteelFab exhibition, has been further delayed to June next year, its organiser and host the Expo Centre Sharjah has announced. The 17th edition of the event was scheduled to be held in January …
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Police install 5 new radars on Sharjah-Khor Fakkan road
The Sharjah Police General Command revealed that they have installed 5 new radars on the Sharjah-Khor Fakkan road. The radars are on both directions from Shees to the city of Khor Fakkan. The new …
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Miniaturist discovers new lease of life at Sharjah Longines Racecourse
Some horses get better with age and Miniaturist, not the most successful of top stallion Shamardal’s offspring, drove home that point when winning the Longines Spirit Collection Handicap, the only …
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Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority celebrates International Transportation Day
Suwaji, Chairman of Sharjah Roads and Authority (SRTA) said that SRTA has launched several initiatives that support the mass transportation system a …
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IPL 2020: RCB stars Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers interact with SRH players after Sharjah defeat
The Indian Premier League 2020 witnessed an intense encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Sharjah on Saturday with players from both teams giving it their sweat and …
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