Businesses in Dubai are preparing for the worst despite signs that the UAE may be easing the lockdown conditions that have shut whole sectors of the economy in an attempt to slow the spread of …
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RoboAds Inc., UAE Robotics Startup, Develops New Generation of Service Robots to Aid Medical and Security Staff on Coronavirus Frontline
UAE based Robotics startup, RoboAds Inc., has developed a new generation of telepresence robots to aid healthcare and security staff on virus frontlines. As thousands of healthcare staff around the …
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TransferWise officially launches in the UAE, bringing digital transfers to life
Digital wallets and online services had been gaining slow popularity in the Arab world up until COVID-19 caused an eruption in demand in relation to such apps. The UAE has been of particular interest …
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G20 Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors Hold Virtual Meeting to Address COVID-19 Challenges
The finance ministers and central bank governors of the G20 group of the world’s largest economies started on Wednesday a virtual meeting to further address the global challenges presented by the …
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Dubai Weighs Bond and Emirates Loans as Virus Hits Economy
Dubai is in talks with bankers about shoring up its finances and the emirate’s flag carrier is mulling billions of dollars of loans, as the coronavirus pandemic hammers the economy.The government is …
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UAE Reduces Service Fees to Support Economy
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G20 countries agree debt freeze for world’s poorest countries
DUBAI/RIYADH/WASHINGTON – Finance officials from the Group of 20 major economies … Private creditors will join the debt relief effort on a voluntary basis, said the International Institute of …
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A New Show in Sharjah Keenly Captures Our Anxiety-Addled, Internet-Addicted Era—See Images Here
The exhibition design for ‘Art in the Age of Anxiety’ is created by architect—and Sharjah Biennial 13 participant—Todd Reisz. Reisz’s work often focuses on cities of the Arabian …
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Combating coronavirus: Sharjah stops intercity bus services
The Sharjah Road and Transport Authority (SRTA) closed Al Jubail Bus Terminal and suspended intercity bus services on Wednesday. An official at the SRTA said that the closure decision has been taken …
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H.E. Obaid Humaid Al Tayer participates in second regular meeting for G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
H.E. Obaid Humaid Al Tayer stressed the UAE’s keenness to support all international efforts aimed at facing the … Abu Dhabi: H.E. Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, …
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Combating coronavirus: Jail visits in Sharjah go online
The move was part of the police’s efforts to protect their staff, visitors and inmates from the risks of Covid-19. Visiting inmates in Sharjah jail has been banned as part of Covid-19 precautions, …
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NMC creditor files criminal complaint
Most of them are no longer believed to be in the UAE. The bank, the people added … It received a major investment from Emiratis Saeed al-Qebaisi and Khalifa al-Muhairi in 2011 ahead of its initial …
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G20 agrees debt freeze for world’s poorest countries
Finance officials from the Group of 20 major economies agreed on Wednesday to suspend debt service payments for the world’s poorest countries from May 1 until …
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1,030 hotel rooms allocated for frontline medical personnel in Abu Dhabi
Several hotels and one school across Abu Dhabi have contributed 1,030 rooms to Ma’an’s “Together We Are Good” programme to accommodate doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals and support …
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The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi holds virtual workshop titled ‘The Status of Arab Publishing and its Future’
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi … He concluded by observing the importance of training workers in the industry in the protection of intellectual property …
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COVID-19: Dubai Police provides 3D-printed face shields to frontline personnel
By utilising 3D printing technology, Dubai Police can accelerate the manufacturing process when required, the official added. 3D printed face shields are now being increasingly used by healthcare …
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Combating coronavirus: Dubai Police provide over 1,000 3D-printed face shields
As part of comprehensive precautionary measures against Covid-19, Dubai Police have provided 3D-printed face shields to its frontline personnel working to combat the coronavirus. Over 1,000 face …
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