However, for a large section of UAE residents, a part of their lives at least has turned for the better — the daily commute between Dubai and Sharjah. With schools out for the summer and many …
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Sharjah Islamic Bank H1 net profit declines
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) recorded a net profit for the first half of AED251.2 million ($68.39 million), compared to AED290.5 million during the same period last year, a decrease of 13.5 percent. The …
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Expert Insights on the Asian Crypto Market Amidst Pandemic
Trescon hosted its first virtual edition of the popular World Blockchain Summit (WBS) series on Thursday, 16th July. Amidst the pandemic crisis, WBS was set in an interactive online environment with a …
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Sharjah Shopping Promotions kicks off
The Sharjah Shopping Promotions is one of the SCCI’s marketing campaigns that aim to support the retail sector and boost sales and revive markets. The exceptional shopping season is organised in …
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Pandemic travel restrictions leave Nigerian mother stranded in Dubai with newborn quadruplets
A Nigerian mother and her quadruplets remain in Dubai because of coronavirus travel restrictions that have prevented them from traveling home, her husband told CNN.
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Sharjah Islamic Bank achieves 8.6% increase in operating profits to $90.4mln in H1 2020
SHARJAH – Sharjah Islamic Bank, SIB, recorded an 8.6 percent increase in its operating profits amounting to AED 332.3 million in the first half of 2020 compared to AED 305.9 million for the same …
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Nigerian mother stranded in Dubai with newborn quadruplets amid Covid travel restrictions
A Nigerian mother and her quadruplets remain in Dubai because of coronavirus travel restrictions that have prevented them from traveling home, her husband told CNN.
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Roadmap to create ‘fastest route to recovery’ for Dubai’s culture industry
The launch of Dubai Culture’s Six-Year Strategic Roadmap has been announced, with the overarching aim of positioning Dubai as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity and a thriving …
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Sharjah FDI Office highlights how emirate is responding to shifting needs of American investors in current economic climate
Marwan Al Sarkal: Shurooq has been heeding investor sentiments to create economic diversity and enhance Sharjah’s appeal as an investment, tourism, and business destination. Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh: …
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Bitrump Offers White Label Exchange Architecture to the UAE Crypto Industry
UAE based leading crypto exchange Bitrump is helping the local crypto industry and enterprises with their highly scalable …
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UAE’s migrant workers fret over future in coronavirus economy
When Kapil left his Nepali village for an airport job packing cargo in the United Arab Emirates, he thought he was securing a future for himself and his family.
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Sharjah to have specialised breast care unit
In the presence of Sheikha Hend Faisal Al Qassimi, Al Zahra Hospital in Sharjah, announced the opening of a specialised breast care unit for residents of Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. The opening …
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Move Fast And Fix Things: How Dubai’s Startups Are Stepping Up With Solutions For “The New Normal”
A look at how GoFood and Opaala have pivoted away from traditional service models to help cater better to the hospitality sector while keeping an eye on educating customers on what ails F&B owners, …
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Sandstorm Sweeps Through Downtown Dubai
A sandstorm hit Dubai on July 21, as cities across the United Arab Emirates reported sandstorms followed by heavy rain. Local reports said the UAE is expecting partly cloudy skies with light to …
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Trump, Abu Dhabi crown prince discuss Libya in phone call: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan discussed regional security issues including the “importance of de-escalation in Libya through the removal …
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Abu Dhabi private school staff, students to screen for COVID-19 before return to school
All staff and students in Abu Dhabi private schools must undergo COVID-19 testing prior to being authorised to return to the school premises. Details concerning coverage, sched …
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UAE’s EDGE to buy Lockheed stake in military maintenance company
United Arab Emirates state defence conglomerate EDGE said on Tuesday it was taking full ownership of UAE military repair and maintenance company AMMROC by buying the 40% stake held by Lockheed Martin …
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