Dubai: International universities in Dubai said they are considering special provisions for admitting students whose board exams have been delayed or cancelled. At least one university — Heriot-Watt …
Dubai Diaries: Story of a school sweater
When winter rolled around my mother picked up a sweater to match, most likely from Karama Shopping Centre, or Bur Dubai’s Meena Bazar where she was an ace at bargaining and where, back in the day, …
An Eye For Business: Mina Al Sheikhly On Starting Up A Beauty Brand In The UAE
Teaming up with Emad Khaffaf, a beauty industry expert, Al Sheikhly took three whole years to test and refine her future product- the timeframe is worth noting since mascaras usually take between six …
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Ola Doudin: The Middle East is having its crypto moment
Development in crypto regulations in the Middle East will help digital assets grow according to Ola Doudin, co-founder of …
UAE: Windy, dusty, partly cloudy weather in Dubai and Sharjah, heavy rains expected in parts of Abu Dhabi, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah
UAE residents have been urged to watch out for unstable weather conditions across the emirates. According to the National Center of Meteorology’s (NCM) daily weather forecast, there is a chance of …
Property, banking stocks boost Dubai; Saudi index falls
DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf closed higher on Monday, with the Dubai index outperforming the region …
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Halva brownies and miso shakshuka: The UAE’s first major kosher kitchen opens for business
The gleaming new industrial kitchen on the grounds of one the Arab world’s busiest airport wouldn’t be remarkable except for one fact: it’s kosher. Kosher Arabia at Dubai World Central (DWC) airport …
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Oktoberfest in Dubai ‘like election rally in Pyongyang’
Beer barons and German critics have scoffed at plans to move the Oktoberfest from Munich to Dubai this year after Bavaria’s cancellation of the world’s biggest beer festival for the second year in a …
How Dubai spent Dh1.2b helping 83m people in 82 countries
Dubai: More than 83 million people in 82 countries benefitted from Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) humanitarian and social projects in 2020, the foundation’s annual report …
Fiji-UAE collaboration enhances bilateral relations; presents annual grant
Fiji’s recent collaboration with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has enhanced bilateral relations between the two nations by providing opportunities for advanced engagements in support of the work of …
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UAE organizers ‘regret’ philosopher Habermas’ prize refusal
The board of a high-priced literary award from the United Arab Emirates has expressed regret that prominent German philosopher Juergen Habermas has turned down the prize, reversing his earlier decisio …
UAE Hope Mars orbiter: The Arab world’s first interplanetary mission
The Hope Mars Mission, also called the Emirates Mars Mission, is the first uncrewed, interplanetary satellite spearheaded by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In fact, the Hope satellite is the first …
Covid-19: Sheikh Hamdan hails Dubai charity volunteers’ efforts to help virus-hit communities
He praised the efforts of MBRGI’s teams and volunteers whose innovative ideas during the first weeks of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Dubai: 34 cars involved in a mega pile-up accident on Emirates Road
Dubai on Monday saw a freak accident that involved 34 cars smashing into each other and creating a pile-up. The incident took place on Emirates Road. The accident took place due to poor visibility due …
Kleindienst’s $5bn Dubai project adds 800m of prime shoreline
Leading developer Kleindienst Group said finishing touches are being given to a giant beach project within its master-planned second home and tourism island destination, The Heart of Europe, being …
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Rainbow Beach gets ready for visitors on $5b ‘the Heart of Europe’
The Heart of Europe is the flagship master plan of Kleindienst Group, the developer of The World islands, 4.0km from the Dubai coastline.
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Abu Dhabi’s real estate deals hit $3.1bn for Q1
The Department of Municipalities and Transport- Abu Dhabi said real estate transactions in the emirate amounted to AED11.5 billion ($3.1 billion) during the first three months of 2021. The recorded …