Frontline workers in Abu Dhabi’s vital sectors are now beginning to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Abu Dhabi Media Office announced on Thursday. The Chinese-developed vaccine was granted emergency …
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UAE Reopens All Seven Regions to Foreign Visitors
All six Gulf Arab countries have lifted internal curfews and lockdowns, but restrictions on gatherings and foreign travel remain in the oil-producing region, where the total numbe …
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Rouhani: UAE, Bahrain will bear ‘consequences’ of Israel deals
Iran President Hassan Rouhani’s remarks come a day after Israel, UAE, Bahrain sign normalisation deals brokered by US.
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UPDATE 1-UAE central bank urges banks to step up anti-money laundering efforts
The United Arab Emirates central bank said banks should increase anti-money laundering efforts to safeguard financial stability in the country.
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Sharjah Police rescue two Emiratis trapped in the desert
Sharjah: Sharjah Police came to the rescue of two Emirati men whose vehicle got stuck in the desert in the Maliha area yesterday. According to Lt Colonel Rashid Bin Sandl, Director of Rescue …
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Sharjah updates travel guidelines as tourist market looks to rebound
All visitors to Sharjah must have a negative Covid-19 test report, conducted not more than 96 hours earlier, before arriving …
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Abu Dhabi and five other emirates to issue tourist visas from today
Tourists can secure visas to travel to the UAE from Thursday, the country’s federal immigration service said. The decision means Abu Dhabi and five other emirates will allow visitors back for the …
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Coronavirus news bulletin from UAE: 1,083 new cases reported; Sharjah lifts all travel restrictions; gaming centres to reopen in Abu Dhabi
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Wednesday reported 1,083 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 970 recoveries. One death was also reported. More than 103,100 new Covid-19 tests …
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Non-oil trade between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia amounted to Dhs493.8bn over last decade
The value of non-oil trade in goods between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia totalled Dhs493.8bn over the past 10 years, according to figures released by the Abu Dhabi Customs. In 2019, trade between Abu …
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Sharjah Media City: Paving the way for the next generation of entrepreneurs
At Sharjah Media City (Shams), we have seen first-hand the resilience and ingenuity of the SMEs registered with us and their appetite to adapt and overcome the difficulties they have been facing. We …
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Egypt, Cryptocurrencies, and Catching up with the Middle East
Cryptocurrencies have become more popular over the years with over 5,000 available in the world. Investors might wonder how to invest in them and might need a beginner’s guide to cryptocurrencies .
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Abu Dhabi to build world’s biggest indoor farm
Abu Dhabi is to build the world’s largest indoor farm as part of a major drive to bolster the UAE’s food security. The GreenFactory Emirates aims to produce 10,000 tonnes of fresh produce every year …
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Coronavirus: Sharjah lifts all travel restrictions, open to tourists
Prior approval is no more needed for Sharjah residents with valid visas to enter the emirate. Moreover, the emirate has lifted all travel restrictions and tourists are also allowed to enter freely.
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Tom Curran braced for more Sharjah mayhem after six-laden opening match
Tom Curran reckons that the opening night of the IPL in Sharjah offered a sign of things to come for bowling attacks in this year’s competition, after the Rajasthan Royals out-muscled the Chennai …
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Abu Dhabi Police warning: Dh7,000 bill for breaking speed limit by more than 60kph
Reckless drivers caught breaking the speed limit by more than 60 kilometres per hour face being hit with a Dh7,000 bill, Abu Dhabi Police said. The force has issued a stern warning to drivers over the …
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Reports: Kuwait and the UAE in economic pain amid pandemic
Two oil-rich Arab Gulf states are suffering severe economic blows, as a major credit agency downgraded Kuwait for the first time and the United Arab Emirates acknowledged its economy would contract to …
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Coronavirus: Dubai shoppers can be denied entry to stores if they don’t follow safety rules
The Dubai Economy said businesses have the right to refuse entry and deny services to customers who do not commit to the Covid-19 precautionary measures. Traders, however, will have to inform their …
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