An investigation has been launched after two men were found dead in Sharjah on August 8, a Sharjah Police official told. The two men were stabbed to death during a brawl after an argument turned …
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Development projects reshape future of Sharjah’s eastern region
ABU DHABI- The Eastern Region of the Emirate of Sharjah, which includes Kalba, Khor Fakkan and Dibba Al Hisn, is witnessing the implementation of various development projects related to roads, …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai leads most major Gulf markets higher; Egypt quiet
Most major Gulf bourses ended higher on Wednesday, with the Dubai’s index buoyed by gains in Emirates NBD Bank after its digital banking services were restored. Aug 12 (Reuters) – Most major Gulf …
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Dubai to resume intercity buses to Sharjah, Abu Dhabi soon
Dubai is set to resume its intercity bus services to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi soon, the emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Wednesday. The RTA recently restarted bus services to …
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UAE lifts entry permit restrictions on foreign residents
The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday lifted entry restrictions that required foreign residents who are overseas to seek approval before returning to the Gulf state. The UAE in March suspended the …
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Islah leader calls Saudis ‘mice’ and says he will liberate Yemen’s Mocha from UAE
In leaked video, head of party’s military wing in Taiz also claims Turkey will provide weapons for the offensive …
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UAE is setting new global model in education delivery relevant to COVID-19 reality, says GEMS Education Chairman
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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