PUNE: Abu Dhabi Airport has launched rapid free Covid-19 PCR testing for all arrivals, except those in transit, with results provided in around 90 minutes, its officials said. The new state of the art …
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Last week in startup funding: Policybazaar’s pre-IPO round, space tech funding and more
Insurance marketplace Policybazaar raised $75 million in the run-up to its public offering- the largest deal in the week ended March 19, 2021. Policybazaar raised $75 million led by Falcon Edge …
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UAE to test cloud-zapping drones to increase rainfall
The UAE is set to test drones that will fly into clouds and produce a small electrical charge to help them produce rain.According to the National Centre of Meteorology, this new method could …
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UAE: Dubai Police grant sisters’ wish to ride in luxury cop car
The Dubai Police recently fulfilled the dream of two distinguished students, Shamma and Maryam Al Marzooqi, who wished to welcome the force at their home and ride in one of Dubai Police’s world-famous …
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Dubai to auction 100 premium number plates
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that 100 premium number plates are up for grabs at its 106th open auction. The plates on offer bear (AA-I-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z) …
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Dubai man arrested in Vancouver for allegedly helping terror-linked Iranian airline evade sanctions
Seyed Abood Sari is scheduled for an extradition hearing next month, but has called the evidence against him is unreliable.
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UAE weather: Temperatures set to climb up to 41 C
The lowest temperature recorded over the country today morning was 15.2 °C in Raknah (Al Ain) at 05:45 UAE time. The NCM has also predicted an increase in humidity during the night and on Saturday …
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Dubai Tennis: Andrey Rublev rolls on to set up all-Russian semi-final with Aslan Karatsev
Denis Shapovalov beat Jeremy Chardy and will take on South African qualifier Lloyd Harris, who overcame Kei Nishikori.
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Wade Adams unit wins Abu Dhabi mixed-use project work contract
UAE-based Hilal Bil Badi & Partners Contracting Company (Hilalco) said it has been awarded a contract by Aldar Properties to provide infrastructure works at Saadiyat Lagoons District, a 6-million-sq-m …
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Air Seychelles launches weekly direct flights from Dubai
The flights, scheduled for eight weeks, will depart Dubai every Saturday morning … as well as a modern inflight entertainment platform allowing free wireless downloads of movies, TV shows and music …
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BITS Pilani Dubai unveils AED5m student scholarships
BITS Pilani Dubai Campus offers state-of-the-art infrastructure along with latest education technology and learning tools such as telepresence system, innovation lab, modern classrooms, 30 high-tech …
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Dubai SME launches integrated business incubation hub for youth
Dubai SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has announced the launch of the ‘Tjaarz Business Incubation Centre’ in Business Bay …
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UAE-GCC states trade tops $62 billion in 2019
Younis Haji Al Khouri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) noted that cooperation with its GCC partners lies at the heart of UAE’s economic priorities, reported Emirates news agency Wam.
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What the growing trade gap means for UAE businesses
Before Covid-19, the world’s trade finance gap stood at $1.5 trillion, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Maham Siddique, Regional Marketing …
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UAE gross bank assets hit AED3.17 trillion
The UAE gross bank assets, including bankers’ acceptances, rallied to AED3.172 trillion by the end of January 2021, figures by the Central Bank of the UAE have shown. Gross credit in the banking …
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Abu Dhabi’s HOPE to host Immunisation & Logistics Summit
Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa Al Hammadi, Chairman, HOPE Consortium Executive Committee, said: “The World Immunisation & Logistics Summit is part of Abu Dhabi’s continuous efforts i …
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Abu Dhabi International Airport Launches Free 90-Minute RT-PCR Test For Arriving Passengers
Abu Dhabi Airports, in partnership with Pure Health and Tamouh Healthcare, has launched rapid free Covid-19 PCR testing for all arrivals, except those in transit, with results provided in around 90 …
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