The Telegraph has seen campaign material for Major General Nasser Ahmed Al-Raisi, who is thought to be one of the frontrunners for the job …
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UAE ambassador to US: Sudan, Oman in no hurry to normalize ties with Israel
Yousef Al Otaiba also estimates that Sudan would demand a far higher price from US than that demanded by UAE in return for an agreement.
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Watch: Why you should renew your expired UAE residency visa before October 10
Dubai residents with expired visas after March 1, 2020, need to renew their residency permits before travelling to make sure they can return to the country without any problem, an official at the …
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Special: Is this the right time to invest in Dubai property?
It is apparently high time to invest in the Dubai property market as prices are fairly valued and more affordable than almost all of those in the top 25 major cities worldwide. In fact, property …
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Israeli, Emirati technology ministers discuss possible joint projects
Industry and Advanced Technology Minister Sultan al-Jaber, possible collaboration in research and development between the countries. The discussion focused on fields in which both Israel and the …
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Slah Bramly’s death leaves UAE tennis fraternity in mourning
Slah Bramley was the go-to person for the local as well as international tennis fraternity on their tour of Dubai. Image Credit: Supplied photo Dubai: Tennis fraternity of the UAE and beyond were in a …
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Why the United States Shouldn’t Sell Jets to the UAE
Selling F-35s to the United Arab Emirates could give Russia access to U.S. technology and erode Israel’s regional military edge.
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UAE begins bid for UN Security Council seat
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched a campaign for a seat on the United Nations Security Council. The UAE announced the effort on Tuesday to obtain a nonpermanent seat for the 2022-2023 term.
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IPL 2020 in UAE: How Kane Williamson lends stability to Sunrisers Hyderabad
Kane Williamson of Sunrisers Hyderabad plays a shot during the match the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, on September 29. 2020. Image …
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Dubai-based social networking platform to raise $139.5m through New York listing
The Dubai-based business “functions as our primary business operation centre” and houses its sales, marketing and other operations, while product development and technology work is carried out in …
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IPL 13: Few of us thought we were still playing at Sharjah, says Steve Smith
After losing by 37 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith admitted that his side did not adapt to the wicket and stadium dimensions.
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Silver Lake adds a $2 billion ‘long-term’ hedge fund backed by Abu Dhabi to its tech finance toolkit
Silver Lake, the multi-billion-dollar tech-focused investment firm, is adding a long-term hedge fund backed by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala, to its array of investment vehicles to …
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Chindata Gained 14.5% in Its IPO. Not All the Tech Debuts Did So Well.
Separately, shares of Yalla opened at $9.75 and hit a high of $10.99. In afternoon trading, the stock changed hands at $7.43, down from its $7.50 IPO price. Yalla, of Dubai, is a voice-chat app for …
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Chinese expats feel at home in the UAE
Chinese expats in the UAE – from long-term residents to those who had just moved in – could feel how strong ties have grown between their homeland and their second home. And as they celebrate Chinese …
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Sharjah officials disconnect electricity to enforce eviction of single men in illegal tenancies
The Direct Line (Al Khat Al Mubasher) is a platform for Sharjah residents to share concerns with government officials. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah and a regular …
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Voice chat app Yalla up 30% after NYSE IPO
Dubai voice chat app Yalla (YALA) launched its NYSE debut up 30% to $9.75. Shares are currently up 21% to $9.10.Yalla had priced its offering of 18.6M ADS at $7.50, towards the lower end of its $7-9 …
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Dubai property prices at ‘fair value’, but European cities in bubble territory, says UBS
Dubai: After a 20 per cent drop in values over the last 18-24 months, Dubai’s property prices are well outside of any bubble space – in fact, they are now ‘fairly valued’, according to the Swiss bank.
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