35-year-old suffered serious burn injuries after devastating fire in apartment Sharjah: Sharjah resident Maria Marissa has walked through fire and lived to tell the tale — literally! A fortnight …
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COVID-19: Sharjah Airport updates PCR test rule for travellers
It is mandatory to have negative COVID test result no later than 72 hours before arrival Sharjah: Sharjah’s Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team has mandated that passengers arriving at …
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Dubai Diaries: My very own Lost and Found
I hate seeing things lying around like nobody’s business, so the sooner I can get them out of sight, the better.
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New Covid-19 testing rule for passengers flying into Sharjah
Authorities in Sharjah have implemented a new rule that would require all passengers flying into Sharjah International Airport to produce a …
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Sharjah Art Foundation and The Africa Institute co-host White Cube
Sharjah Art Foundation and The Africa Institute will co-host the Middle East premiere of White Cube (2020), a feature-length film that documents the successful attempt by Congolese workers on a former …
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Biden administration proceeding with $23 billion weapon sales to UAE
A State Department spokesperson said the administration would move forward with the proposed sales to the UAE, “even as we continue reviewing details and consulting with Emirati officials” related to …
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Kerala resident deported from UAE, arrested in rape case
After a successful operation by International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU) of the CBI and National Central Bureau of Abu Dhabi, Umer was traced in the UAE from where he was deported to India. Upon …
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Biden to allow UAE F-35A, MQ-9B acquisition: report
The deal was controversial with Democrats, given the UAE would be the first non-democracy to receive the jet. There have also been concerns about the UAE’s previous involvement in the Yemeni conflict.
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New penalty for companies in UAE that don’t pay salaries on time
Empowering the UAE labour force, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has introduced a new penalty for private sector companies that don’t pay salaries to its employees on time.
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Dubai’s Empower awards contracts worth Dhs217m in Q1 2021
Dubai’s district cooling company Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has awarded contracts worth Dhs217m in the first quarter of 2021. The contracts were awarded primarily for the …
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Dubai marine scientists and researchers survey dolphin population
April 14 is Dolphin Day — here’s everything you need to know about dolphins in UAE Dubai: Twice a week in the last couple of months, a team of marine scientists, researchers and volunteers …
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Sheikh Hamdan inaugurates new building at Dubai Fertility Centre
A new building at the Dubai Fertility Centre in Al Jaddaf was inaugurated on Tuesday by by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council.
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Dubai sovereign wealth fund skyscraper has double-decker lifts
DUBAI: Dubai’s latest skyscraper that will be home to the emirate’s sovereign wealth fund comes with double-decker lifts. Builder ALEC Engineering and Contracting has just finished the main …
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Digital Banking: UAE Central Bank Issues License to Al Mayah Community Bank to Offer Seamless Financial Services
Al Marya Community Bank stated that clients may open new accounts and take advantage of “smart banking” services developed using AI-enhanced technology that’s integrated with the UAE government’s …
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Dubai attracts Dhs24.7 billion in foreign direct investments in 2020
Dubai recorded exceptional inflows of foreign direct investments (FDIs) in 2020 with 455 projects worth Dhs24.7 billion, according to data from the Dubai FDI Monitor released by the Dubai Investment D …
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Sharjah gears up to host Ramadan festival
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) has completed the final preparations for the 31st Sharjah Ramadan Festival, which will run from April 13 to May 15. Organised by the SCCI in …
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UAE weather: Hot day, temperatures to go up to 41°C, cloudy skies in Fujairah, Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman
Dubai: It’s going to be a hot day with partly cloudy skies, especially in the some parts of the UAE. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), today’s skies are looking partly …
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