The Department of Civil Aviation in Sharjah confirmed that what was circulated about smoke from one of the engines of an aircraft in the airspace of Sharjah belongs to a Turkish cargo plane that …
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Tensions rise between Somalia and UAE over delayed elections
Two days after violence related to Somalia’s delayed elections, the country’s foreign ministry has accused “external forces” for contributing to the problems …
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Brit woman detained in Dubai after sending single swear word in WhatsApp allowed home
The ‘relieved’ Brit is now back at her parent’s home in Gloucester after being detained over a WhatsApp message she sent to her flatmate in a row about their dining table …
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Look: Rains hit Abu Dhabi, Dubai; more showers forecast
Overcast conditions persisted in the UAE on Sunday, even as some areas in Abu Dhabi and Dubai received rains.The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported rain over Dubai’s Jebel Ali and Al Dhafra …
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Aloft Abu Dhabi to open kosher food distribution centre for UAE
Teaming with Elli’s Kosher Kitchen, the hotel will prepare and distribute food for Marriott hotels in the country …
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Working with UAE ministers to advance technological and social development
Just days after the historic UAE Hope probe returned its first images of Mars, I had the honor of participating in an interactive virtual dialogue with Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and …
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Sharjah distributes 3,000 seedlings to residents as part of Afforestation Week
Sharjah City Municipality distributes 3,000 seedlings as part of its participation in 41st Afforestation Week.
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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Mulling IPO of Yahsat, CEO-Designate Says
Al Yah Satellite Communications Co.’s incoming chief executive officer said its owner is considering an initial public offering of the Abu Dhabi-based firm. “Mubadala Investment Co. is looking at this …
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93% UAE residents proud to live in country: Survey
Over 93 per cent of UAE residents are proud to live in the country, a survey of both Emiratis and expats has revealed. About 92 per cent said they feel safe walking alone at night and 82 per cent are …
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VN news ticker: Expectations sky-high for Tadej Pogačar at UAE Tour; Mathieu van der Poel to keep it low-key in the Emirates
A stage win, a second-place and second overall wasn’t good enough for Tadej Pogačar and team backers at last year’s UAE Tour. Those pulling the pursestrings at UAE Team Emirates have sky-high …
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Dubai: 4 women rob Indian man of Rs 55 lakh with fake message on dating app
According to court records, the victim, who was not identified, saw an offer for a massage session for 200 Dirhams (Rs 3,950) with pictures of beautiful girls promoting it.
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UAE- Sharjah Islamic Bank proposes 8 percent of cash dividends for shareholders
Sharjah Islamic Bank agreed to distribute 8 percent in cash dividends to shareholders, after the bank achieved net profits of AED405.8 million for the year 2020. This came as the bank held its 45th …
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Sharjah charity clears 89 prisoners’ debts worth Dh2.8 million
Novel initiative, called ‘financial relief from distress’ helps to ensure familial and social stability in Sharjah …
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Watch: Sharjah Police are using drones to enforce social distancing
The high-tech devices have been deployed in 35 zones in Sharjah… Sharjah’s emergency crisis and disaster team has joined forces with the Air Wing Department of the General Directorate of Security …
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Abu Dhabi: Nurseries, schools to face penalties upto Dhs250,000 for flouting Covid-19 protocols
Repeated non-compliance can lead to schools being forced to shift to distance learning, with parents entitled to remove their children and gain fee refunds.
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Suspected gang boss, 33, extradited from the UAE on drugs and guns charges
Leon Cullen, 33, appeared at Liverpool Magistrates Court yesterday charged with offences including conspiracies to supply firearms, ammunition and class A drugs after being extradited from the UAE.
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Domino effect: Why UAE’s Israel deal means more than just new routes
Increased competition and better cargo cooperation will benefit consumers, says Raphael Nagel, chairman of the Abrahamic Business Circle …
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