Mark Machin quit as head of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board after he went to the United Arab Emirates and received a Covid-19 vaccine, defying guidance from Justin Trudeau’s government to avoid …
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CEO of Canada’s largest pension fund resigns after traveling to UAE for vaccine
The CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has resigned after the Wall Street Journal revealed that he traveled to the United Arab Emirates to obtain the first dose of a coronavirus …
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Mary Robinson ‘made a big mistake’ over Dubai princess
Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson made a “big mistake” over Princess Latifa Al Maktoum. The daughter of Dubai’s ruler, who tried to flee the country in 2018, was previously described as a …
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The Brand New Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Has Just Opened Its Doors
Hilton has this month announced the grand opening of its breath-taking Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island; set within Yas Bay’s Waterfront, this vibrant destination on the Southern end of Abu Dhabi’s Yas …
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Dubai’s landmarks light up in colours of Kuwait flag in celebration of its 60th National Day
As a part of the celebrations, visitors to Festival Bay at Dubai Festival City Mall watched a special edition of the award-winning and record-breaking “Imagine” show on Feb.25. The Kuwait National Day …
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City Centre Deira
Since its launch in 1995, City Centre Deira has become a favourite lifestyle destination for many, with more than 350 stellar shops to choose from. Find the perfect dress for any occasion at Karen …
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UK government accused of abandoning British man with HIV imprisoned in UAE
The government has been accused of abandoning a British man with HIV, who has been locked up for more than a decade on a six-year criminal sentence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) despite having …
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Tank Expert Steven Seagal Is Now The Official Spokesperson For A UAE-Made Armored Truck
Steven Seagal, once one of America’s biggest action movie stars, is now a booth babe for multi-national arms manufacturers.
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KT exclusive: UAE schools warned of hackers in virtual classrooms
Schools that have investigated such incidents found that, in some cases, hackers behind an attack were actually students playing pranks.
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Oertel banks on AF Maher, AF Soqrat for Ruler Of Sharjah Cup glory
Racing at Sharjah Longines Racecourse on Saturday afternoon, a traditional six-race card, is highlighted by the 1700m The Ruler Of Sharjah Cup, a Prestige contest for horses foaled in the UAE won in …
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Saudi’s Samba-NCB new entity to finance development projects: Chairman
The Samba chairman said that since there were branches of NCB and Samba only several meters apart, one branch would be closed and transferred to a new location to serve customers.
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Daventry council criticised for £7.5m deposits with Abu Dhabi bank amid calls to stop investing in fossil fuel supporters
The £7.5m of deposits last year came months after declaring it would no longer invest in companies with ties to fossil fuels …
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Covid-19: UAE expats hail Kerala’s free PCR tests for travellers
Mohamed Afsal, a pharmacist in the UAE, said the decision shows how the state government ‘understands the plight of the overseas working …
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Canada Pension Fund chief Mark Machin quits after vaccine trip to UAE
The British boss of Canada’s largest pension fund has resigned after outrage at his decision to travel to the United Arab Emirates to receive a private Covid-19 vaccination.Mark Machin’s departure …
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Buhari Appointees Linked To N146Billion Dubai Properties
At least three top officials who served in the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari have been listed among owners of properties worth N146 billion in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. D …
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Dubai Based Crypto Investment Fund to Convert $750 Million Worth of BTC Into ADA and DOT Tokens
Dubai based FD7 Ventures says it will offload bitcoins worth $750 million and will increase positions in Cardano and Polkadot.
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Dubai crypto fund says to dump $750m worth of ‘pretty useless’ Bitcoin
FD7 Ventures announces plans to sell off Bitcoin holdings in bid to increase positions in Cardano and Polkadot …
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