So start your weekend with a killer waffle breakfast. Known for their tasty desserts, Clinton St. Baking Company has gone all out this month with the creation of 10 limited-edition Waffles to choose …
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Saudi finance minister says Vision 2030 ‘tried and tested’
Saudi Arabia’s finance minister said on Wednesday that the kingdom’s Vision 2030 to diversify the economy away from oil has been “tried and tested”, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Why the UAE deal is not ‘peacemaking’
Neither the UAE nor Bahrain, which only gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1971, have ever been at war with Israel. Both nations did, however, join the Arab League’s boycott of Israel.
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Dubai launches virtual working programme for overseas professionals
The move offers remote workers and their families the opportunity to re-locate on an annual basis to the emirate.Remote workers can take advantage of Dubai’s digital infrastructure, connectivity, glob …
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McKinstry explains why Uganda’s Dubai trip was better than friendlies
The Cecafa champions chose to take a week-long training camp in the Middle East during the international break before returning home Uganda head coach Johnathan McKinstry has explained why the Dubai …
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UAE- World will one day see an Emirati on Moon, says Nasa
The UAE will one day have an astronaut landing on the surface of the Moon, said Nasa administrator Jim Bridenstine after signing of the Artemis Accords.
The UAE Space Agency, along with seven …
As Israel and UAE makes peace, Dubai Jewish community flourishes
Some called it “the underground synagogue,” but the sanctuary of the Jewish Community of the Emirates would be familiar to Jews anywhere in the world. During a recent service, several rows of chairs …
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Zoho to assist Dubai biz in digital transformation
… to set and drive the economic agenda of the emirate of Dubai, and Chennai-based SaaS company Zoho on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to make enterprise-level technology …
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CFIUS and foreign access to US data. Grant for development of vehicle charging station cybersecurity. Crypto Wars update.
CFIUS expands jurisdiction over access to data. US DoE grant supports development of cybersecurity for electric vehicle charging station. Nothing new in the Crypto Wars.
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UAE airline flies above Israel for first time
A United Arab Emirates (UAE) Etihad Airways plane flew above Israeli skies for the first time Wednesday, according to Israeli Defense Ministry, Anadolu reports. “Historical event in the skies of …
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Coronavirus: UAE to trial Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, says Kremlin
Human trials of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, named Sputnik V, will be held in the United Arab Emirates, the second country after Belarus to take part in the program of which results are expected before …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Most major Gulf markets fall; FAB aids Abu Dhabi
Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday, pressured by losses in financial shares, while top lender First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) supported the Abu Dhabi index. By Ateeq Shariff Oct …
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Zoho, Dubai Economy ink pact to support businesses go digital with enterprise-level tech
Dubai Economy and Zoho, a technology company, on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to make enterprise-level technology available for all businesses in Dubai and support their digit …
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Sharjah evicts 3,936 workers, bachelors and violators from Al Qadisiya area
In implementation of the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sharjah City Municipality continues its campaign to evacuate …
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UAE airline flies over Israel en route to Abu Dhabi
Etihad flight from Milan to Abu Dhabi passes over Israel. The fruits of the “Abraham Agreement” signed between Israel and the United Arab Emirates have led to another historic event. For the first …
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Dubai’s utilities sector attracts $11bln worth of PPP investments
Dubai’s utilities sector has attracted investments totalling nearly 40 billion UAE dirhams ($11 billion) through the public-private partnership (PPP) route, according to the Dubai Electricity and …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank denies merger talks with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) said on Wednesday it was not in merger talks with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank. The comment followed a local news report by Arabian Business which said Abu Dhabi’s largest bank by …
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