The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority and The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship in the UAE announced the expansion of approval of COVID-19 tests to include all …
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Combating coronavirus: Over 100 frontliners in Abu Dhabi volunteer for Covid-19 vaccine trial
During the Eid Al Adha holidays, the first batch of 109 healthcare workers received the first shot of the vaccine.
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Abu Dhabi plans to construct new projects in energy sector: DoE Chairman
There are many related projects underway in the emirate, he further added, noting that Abu Dhabi plans to establish the Al Dhafra Solar PV plant, which will have a capacity of two gigawatts, as well …
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1.2 million pills seized and seven arrested in major Abu Dhabi drugs bust
Seven members of a drug smuggling gang have been arrested and 1.2 million pills seized following a four-month investigation by police in Abu Dhabi. Officers said a portion of the huge haul of tablets …
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Expo Centre Sharjah resumes work with 100 per cent capacity
The Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS), on Monday, welcomed the return of its employees to the offices with 100 per cent capacity in accordance with the decision of Sharjah Executive Council (SEC), as well as …
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New Abu Dhabi Film Commission Head Talks Building Studio Space, Attracting Hollywood & Whether The UAE Could Get A Major Film Festival
Now, he has set up shop in Abu Dhabi in the UAE, the Middle East city which is attempting to establish itself as a global hub for film and TV shoots. To date, the location has housed shoots …
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California man abducted by Iran while traveling through Dubai, family claims
A California man is believed to have been abducted by Iranian authorities while traveling through Dubai, his family told the Associated Press this week.
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Abu Dhabi issues guidelines for conducting funerals
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have spelt out guidelines for conducting funerals and associated prayers. Measures include limiting the number of mourners to 50 and mandatory mask use. An adequate social …
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Abu Dhabi’s FAB raises Dh1.8bn through Chinese yuan formosa bond
First Abu Dhabi Bank, the UAE’s largest lender by assets, has raised 3.6 billion Chinese yuan (Dh1.8bn) through the sale of a five-year formosa bond. The issue is the largest denominated in Chinese …
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Family says Iran abducted California man while in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A California-based member of an Iranian militant opposition group in exile was abducted by Iran while staying in Dubai, his family said Tuesday.
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Dubai’s Emirates to resume flights to more cities
Dubai’s Emirates will resume passenger services to Kuwait City (August 5) and Lisbon (August 16), scaling its passenger network to 70 destinations in August. Flights from Dubai to Kuwait City will …
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Innovation and sustainability: Lavazza partners with Italy at Expo 2020 Dubai
TURIN, Italy, Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The partnership agreement was signed today between Lavazza Group and the Commissioner General’s Office for Italy at Expo 2020 Dubai, strengthening the …
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New Abu Dhabi Film Commission Head Talks Building Studio Space, Attracting Hollywood & Whether The UAE Could Get A Film Festival
Now, he has set up shop in Abu Dhabi in the UAE, the Middle East city which is attempting to establish itself as a global hub for film and TV shoots. To date, the location has housed shoots …
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Photos: Stunningly detailed maps of Abu Dhabi, Dubai released
A UAE satellite has pieced together stunningly detailed maps of Abu Dhabi and Dubai through an imagery system known as ‘mosaic’. The system used by KhalifaSat captures a matrix of individual digital …
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Sharp drop in Abu Dhabi’s Covid-19 cases
Screening initiatives and preventive measures by health authorities in Abu Dhabi have helped reduce the number dramatically The screening initiatives and preventive measures conducted by the …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank delivers another record breaking ‘Formosa’ bond
It is the biggest such issuance and besting previous record held by Credit Agricole First Abu Dhabi Bank continues to score with its Formosa debt offerings. Image Credit: Gulf News Archive Dubai …
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Family tells AP: Iran abducted California man while in Dubai
Iran abducted Sharmahd, a leader of a California-based Iranian militant exile group, while he was in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and apparently smuggled him into Oman before bringing him to the …
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