Here’s a round-up of all the latest Covid-19 developments you need to know: 47 infected with Covid-19 after family gatherings in UAE A top UAE government official has warned against hosting gatherings …
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UAE Government warns against large Eid Al-Adha family gatherings
Health authorities have revealed that 47 cases of Covid-19 had been recorded in just five families, who were attending family events …
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Garbage Dump to Morph Into Solar Farm in UAE Arabian Desert
A waste-management firm in the United Arab Emirates has a novel idea for a disused garbage landfill: convert it into a solar-power farm.
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Abu Dhabi announces mandatory Covid-19 tests for all tourism sector staff
The move is part of DCT Abu Dhabi’s extensive and ongoing efforts to ensure the health and safety of its residents and visitors.
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JinkoSolar, EDF Renewables win Abu Dhabi solar project award
The United Arab Emirates has awarded a consortium including the development arm of China’s JinkoSolar (JKS +6.6%) and France’s Electricite de France (OTCPK:ECIFF) the country’s biggest solar …
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Abu Dhabi conducts 200,000 Covid-19 tests in residential areas in 1 month
The initiative eases the burden of visiting testing centres on the elderly and vulnerable citizens and residents.
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Eid shopping with best bargains, extended hours and exciting shop and win promotion at Dubai Outlet mall
To make this occasion truly special, shoppers can witness The Eid Al Adha Raffle draw which shall be held on 2nd Aug in Dubai Outlet Mall.
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Indian girl, 14, falls to death from Sharjah apartment, parents unaware until police arrived
Sharjah: A 14-year-old Indian girl, one of the twin daughters of a Keralite couple, died after falling from their apartment building in Sharjah in the early hours of Sunday, Sharjah Police told Gulf …
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UFC on ESPN 14: Official scorecards from Fight Island in Abu Dhabi
See the top Twitter reactions to Fabricio Werdum’s first-round finish of Alexander Gustafsson at UFC on ESPN 14. Carla Esparza added to the best winning streak of her UFC career when she put the first …
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The rise of advanced technology in construction
Construction technology has jumped leaps and bounds in the last two decades — more so than any other time in human history. They have gone far beyond just the usage of power tools and heavy equipment.
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UAE remittances business set for rebound
Al Ansari said the relatively less adverse impact on remittance business comes as a result of the UAE government’s balanced approach in managing the pandemic and minimise its effect on the state of …
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Sharjah teen’s fall to death: Parents last saw her watching TV
A passer-by saw the body and informed the police. “Initial investigations and interrogation of the family do not point to suicide as the cause of death. It could have been an accident. The case has …
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180 police patrols to keep Sharjah safe during Eid Al Adha holidays
As many as 180 patrols have been deployed by the Sharjah Police to ensure safety and security before and during the Eid Al Adha holidays. The police have readied a comprehensive action plan for the …
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Expo 2020 Dubai takes major stride towards construction worker welfare
Data collected from 5,500 workers measures levels of effort, sleep and recovery ensuring workers remain healthy with preventative screenings …
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Dubai sets up ‘Restaurants Business Group’ to support industry recovery
The Restaurants Business Group has been launched in Dubai in support of the sector across the emirate. The group, which will operate as a non-profit body under the umbrella of Dubai Chamber, will be …
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Indian girl, 14, falls to death from Sharjah apartment, parents unaware till police arrived
Sharjah: A 14-year-old Indian girl, one of the twin daughters of a Keralite couple, died after falling from their apartment building in Sharjah in the wee hours of Sunday, Sharjah Police told Gulf …
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Abu Dhabi to spend Dh2.78 billion to disperse, exempt mortgage loans for 1,946 Emiratis
The disbursement and exemption of the loan repayments has been ordered by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
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