The UFC is returning to Abu Dhabi for the third edition of Fight Island. This month two Fight Nights and UFC 257 will be held on Yas Island at the new Etihad Arena at Yas Bay. For the first time since …
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Party city Dubai, a haven for escaping lockdowns, gets kicked off UK travel corridor along with rest of UAE amid Covid spike
Brits flooded Dubai resorts to escape the harsh U.K. winter lockdown, triggered by the discovery of a rapidly spreading new coronavirus strain.
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Dubai’s Open-City Policy Saw Hotel Bookings Surge in December
Occupancy at Dubai’s hotels surged in December and neared pre-pandemic levels as travelers flocked to the emirate to escape coronavirus lockdowns at home.
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Accor Group announces opening of new property in Deira, Dubai
The Aparthotel Adagio Dubai Deira has opened for business according to Accor Group. Billed as a living concept, the property aims to offer guests an ‘unforgettable home away from home’ experience with …
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UAE portal publishes property transaction data in ‘massive step’ towards transparency
Buyers and sellers in the UAE are being given access to detailed property transaction and trend data for the first time, in what’s being described as a “massive step forward” for the region’s real …
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The full guide to renting a home in Dubai in 2021
With Dubai being an international hub, renting is an important aspect which must be given careful thought and consideration to […] …
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UAE startups top in funding, deals led by ecommerce in 2020
The three main innovation hubs — the UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia — accounted for 68 per cent of total deals disclosed in 2020.
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Fire breaks out in abandoned warehouse in Sharjah, no casualties reported
Sharjah Civil Defence put out the fire at an abandoned warehouse in Industrial Area in Sharjah on Tuesday morning. Firefighters from Sharjah Civil Defence Headquarters, Samnan and Al Sajja …
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Expo Centre Sharjah hosts 20 successful exhibitions in 2020 amid pandemic
Nine exhibitions were organised in the first two months of the year attracting thousands of visitors, in addition to the participation of local, regional and international companies.
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Spectators will be allowed in to see third UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi
DCT Abu Dhabi says events will be held with stringent measures in place to ensure the health and safety of fans, UFC fighters and guests …
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Sabalenka into Abu Dhabi final with 14th straight win
Aryna Sabalenka swept into the final of the Abu Dhabi Open with her 14th consecutive win, beating Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-2 on Tuesday. Sabalenka hit eight aces to book a final against Veronika …
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India’s Vistara to start direct flights to Sharjah amid rising demand
Vistara, India’s private sector full-service airline, will launch direct flights to Sharjah from India’s capital city of Delhi from January 20, its CEO has announced. Currently, Vistara operates …
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Abu Dhabi students win EGA grant to build AI-powered drones
The AED 150,000 grant will support ADU students’ preparation for EGA’s third edition of the AI Robot competition …
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Abu Dhabi government steps in to ensure kosher food compliance
The Abu Dhabi government has announced its plan to ensure the city’s hotels meet quality standards when serving kosher foods. In a statement released on Twitter, it was said Abu Dhabi’s Agriculture …
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UAE’s First Abu Dhabi Bank issues five-year $500m sukuk
Abu Dhabi’s biggest lender, has issued a $500m five-year sukuk, which is the lowest-ever yield on any five-year MENA bank USD issuance, issued at MS+90bps (all-in yield of 1.411 per cent) through FAB …
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Vistara to start Sharjah flights from Jan 20
Vistara is starting non-stop flights between Sharjah (UAE) and Delhi starting from January 20, 2021. The airline will operate its Airbus A320neo aircraft on this route as part of the ‘air bubble …
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Abu Dhabi-Based Access Bridge Ventures Launches With US$25 Million Fund To Support Early-Stage Startups In The MENA Region
Former International Finance Corporation (IFC) head for MENA and Pakistan Issa Aghabi on co-founding Access Bridge Ventures (ABV), a MENA-focused early-stage venture capital fund.
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