Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council and member of the Sharjah Executive Council, said that the emirate made huge strides of development and progress during 2020, …
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Abu Dhabi rolls out COVID-19 saliva test in more schools; 2,000 students examined
The saliva Polymerase-Chain-Reaction (SPCR) test is considered an innovative and reliable test, whose results are produced fast and accurately in a period ranging between 6 and 12 hours from the time …
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Abu Dhabi: Shisha services to resume with Covid safety rules
After months of suspension, the Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi has permitted licensed restaurants, cafes and tourist service facilities across the UAE Capital to offer shisha (hookah) …
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UAE stocks gain, Saudi slips on first trading day of 2021
Stock markets in the UAE closed higher on Sunday, starting 2021 on a positive note on hopes that the rollout of a coronavirus vaccine will lift economic activity, while Saudi Arabian shares fell on …
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UAE: Indian wins Dh20 million raffle, but is unreachable
An Indian national has won Dh20 million in the Big Ticket draw held in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Abdussalam N.V. became the first lucky winner of this year’s raffle draw with his ticket number 323601 …
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Why Should Hotel Rooms Be Your Next Property Investment?
When you think about investing in property, the typical property types that would come to mind are houses and apartments or flats. Residential property for sale in Dubai, for example, certainly sounds …
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Sharjah National Oil Corporation begins gas production at Mahani 1
Sharjah: Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) and its partner ENI, announced the commencement of production at the Mahani-1 gas well and starting gas production from the Mahani field in Area (B) in …
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UAE: All the places in Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah where you can donate blood this week
Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has announced dates for its blood donation drive from January 3, 2021 to January 8, 2021. The Ministry regularly conducts blood donation …
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Abu Dhabi schools: First spell of rain as students start online classes
The light to moderate morning rain did set the mood for many pupils to go back to their classes after the winter break.
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UAE Covid vaccine: Residents urged to get jab
The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has urged residents to get the Covid-19 vaccine. The authority said the elderly and individuals suffering from chronic …
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From ‘your brother’ Sheikh Mohammed: An open letter to people of the UAE
Full text of letter penned by Sheikh Mohammed as he completed 15 years as the Head of the UAE Government. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the …
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UAE Stocks Rise Most in Mideast, Track Global Peers: Inside EM
Benchmark indexes in the United Arab Emirates climbed the most in the Middle East, tracking global stock rallies on optimism surrounding the rollout of coronavirus vaccines.
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Aldar to sell The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa
Aldar Properties has agreed to sell the the Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa and Abu Dhabi Golf Course for US$49 (AED180m). The complex, in the Sas Al Nakhl area of the capital, is being sold to a …
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6 Reasons Dubai Is An Ideal Choice For Digital Nomads
Due to the pandemic and a change in attitude for clients and employers alike, there has arguably never been a better time to become a digital nomad. With many of us not required to be in an office, at …
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Taj Dubai’s Ranjit Phillipose’s top tips for being a general manager
We spoke to Ranjit Phillipose, GM of Taj Dubai and area director Middle East for The Indian Hotels Company Limited on what it takes to be a general manager. This is what he had to say. Take control of …
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Abu Dhabi’s saliva swab for Covid: 2,000 students tested
Saliva testing was used to screen over 2,000 students of Abu Dhabi schools for Covid-19. “The saliva testing is offered as a more comfortable alternative to the nasal swab for students aged 4 to 12, …
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Missing pet’s Abu Dhabi family seeks community help
A family from Abu Dhabi is seeking help from community members in finding their pet dog, Mochi, who went missing during the New Year celebrations held at Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi’s Al Wathba …
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