GEMS Education hires 800 teachers to join the Group’s 7,500 educators for the new academic year starting in September …
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For heartbroken Lebanese, Dubai is ‘new’ Beirut of old
Just days after the enormous blast that shattered Beirut, Ali Hammoud found himself looking down on the rubble from an airplane window, leaving behind his family and hometown. Born and raised in …
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Combating coronavirus: 100% e-learning among 3 models for Sharjah students in new term
If parents are reluctant to send their children to schools in the first phase of reopening, they can choose the 100 per cent distance learning option.
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State Department Watchdog Concludes Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE Complied With Law
The State Department’s office of the inspector general has concluded that an emergency declaration facilitating $8 billion in weapons sales to U.S. allies in the Gulf last year complied with the law.
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Consulate introduces free legal advice for Pakistanis in UAE
Pakistanis in Dubai and the Northern Emirates may now approach their consulate for free legal advice, a top envoy said. “We have opened a legal desk and signed a contract with a local firm. The lawyer …
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CME delists Dubai gold refinery three weeks after listing it
U.S. exchange operator CME Group has removed Dubai gold refinery Al Etihad from the list of refiners whose bars can be used to settle gold futures contracts in New York, only three weeks after adding …
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Sharjah students can continue with 100 per cent distance learning in new term
Parents can continue with 100 per cent distance learning for their children in the new term in private schools in Sharjah, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) …
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Dubai Businesses Return to Growth First Time Since Virus Struck
Dubai’s non-oil economy expanded in July for the first time since its downturn began when the coronavirus pandemic upended travel and commerce.
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Sharjah Police honour three brave men
Emirati honoured for helping police in arrest of a person Sharjah: An Emirati man was honoured by Sharjah police for his act of bravery and helping the police arrest a wanted person, while an expat as …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Abu Dhabi index leads major Gulf markets higher
Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Tuesday, with the Abu Dhabi index boosted by gains in International Holding’s shares following a sharp rise in its second-quarter profit. Aug 11 …
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7 drive-thru Covid-19 test centres open across UAE for entering Abu Dhabi
Seven new drive-through coronavirus screening centres have opened across the country. SEHA’s Ambulatory Healthcare Services announced on Tuesday the launch of laser-based DPI testing (blood test) for …
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Modon signs accord with LuLu for Courtyard Mall in Abu Dhabi
Modon Properties, mandated by the Government of Abu Dhabi to develop integrated tourism destinations and sustainable residential communities, has signed a long-term lease agreement with LuLu Group …
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Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port Terminal to connect Europe, Subcontinent
CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal, the first overseas greenfield project of Cosco Shipping Ports Limited (CSP), has announced the start of a direct, weekly service to several ports across Europe and the Indian …
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Tuesday morning traffic clogs Sharjah, Dubai roads
Morning rush hour slowed down traffic movement and caused huge tailbacks on key Dubai-Sharjah roads on Tuesday. According to Google Maps, tailbacks were reported on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and …
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IPL gets government nod for UAE, invites new title sponsor
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has received government permission to stage this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) in the United Arab Emirates, the league’s chairman Brijesh Patel …
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Sharjah launches ‘Salam Beirut’ to aid Beirut port blast survivors
What has hurt Beirut has hurt us all. Our brothers and sisters in Lebanon need us and we must do our best to fulfil our mo …
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Sharjah sees 62% improvement on seatbelt use
More Sharjah residents are buckling up these days, with the police recording a 62 per cent improvement on seatbelt use in the first half of the year, compared to the same period last year. Lt-Col …
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