Abu Dhabi’s strategy for the people of determination over the next five years will see the implementation of at least 30 initiatives, according to the Department of Community Development (DCD). The …
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Central Bank of the UAE signs agreement with DIEDC to explore Islamic finance opportunities
The UAE’s Central Bank signed an agreement with the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre to expand the reach of the sharia-compliant banking sector and promote areas of mutual interest. The two …
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UAE says IPL hosting cements its status as global sporting destination
Dubai Sports Council chairman hails success of Indian Premier League tournament that runs in the UAE until November 10 …
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Saudi national wins Dh12million Abu Dhabi Big Ticket jackpot
Abu Dhabi: A 54-year-old Saudi National has won the Abu Dhabi Big Ticket jackpot of Dh12 million on Saturday. The winner Ahmed Al Hamidi lives in Bahrain. His winning ticket was picked from the series …
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Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa University team develops portable Covid-19 testing kit
The researchers at KU used the Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification method, LAMP, to provide a rapid, sensitive, and specific detection of the Covid-19 virus …
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Sharing false information can land you in jail, warns UAE Public Prosecution
The authority posted a message on Twitter, outlining penalties for sharing false information with the intent of misleading justice.
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UAE- Knitting to lift spirits of breast cancer survivors
A group of expat homemakers in the UAE make prosthetic breasts called ‘knockers’ to give smiles, confidence and hope to mastectomy survivors. The young mothers from Abu Dhabi and Dubai use their …
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Dubai Police fine pilot Dh10,000 for flouting COVID-19 safety protocol at private party
Dubai: Police in the emirate fined a pilot Dh10,000 after he hosted a private party aboard a yacht in Dubai. The party, Dubai Police said on Twitter, violated previously announced COVID-19 …
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Stokes to arrive in UAE on Sunday, will join Royals after six-day quarantine
World’s top all-rounder Ben Stokes is set to arrive in the UAE for the Indian Premier League on Sunday and will join his side Rajasthan Royals after serving a six-day quarantine period. Stokes missed …
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Coronavirus: 13 Dubai businesses fined, one warned for violating anti-Covid measures
As part of daily safety inspections, Dubai Economy authorities fined 13 establishments for flouting Covid-19 precautionary measures on Friday. While no business or establishment faced closure, one …
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Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre collaborating with Israeli firm for COVID-19 therapies
Abu Dhabi: Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC) is collaborating with Israeli regenerative medicine company, Pluristem, to advance COVID-19 therapies. In a statement on Thursday, ADSCC said it was working to …
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US elections: American citizens cast their vote from the UAE
The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and US Consulate General in Dubai have been accepting election materials, including absentee ballots. When dropping their ballots at the missions, citi …
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IPL 2020: Upbeat Kolkata Knight Riders face Delhi Capitals in potential battle of sixes at Sharjah
Andre Russell’s brute power will meet its match in Rishabh Pant’s fearless approach when Kolkata Knight Riders face Delhi Capitals with an aim to light up the Sharjah skyline in what promises to be …
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Good news: Hiring activity rising in the UAE
Recruitment experts in the UAE have said salaries dropped by up to 30 per cent – but there remains a silver lining for job hunters: As economic activities resume in the country and businesses start …
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Sndre Russell v Rishabh Pant could set up battle of sixes at Sharjah
Andre Russell’s brute power will meet its match in Rishabh Pant’s fearless approach when Kolkata Knight Riders face Delhi Capitals with an aim to light up the Sharjah skyline in what promises to be …
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KT UniExpo: ‘UAE varsities a safer option amid Covid pandemic’
They also took part in KT EduTalks, the interactive webinars serving admission and academic information. The three-day 2020 ‘hybrid’ edition of KT UniExpo began on Thursday and will end today. Safety …
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‘Shortcuts’ blamed for rise in UAE coronavirus cases
Doctors on Friday reiterated the ‘three Ws’ of Covid-19 safety, as the UAE recorded its highest daily cases for the third day in a row. Wear your mask properly, wash your hands and watch that distance …
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