A woman who had been involved in robbing an Arab tourist in Dubai was sentenced to two years in jail. The 23-year-old African, who was on a visit visa, had set up a fake social media account and lured …
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IPL 2020: Welcome to UAE – a sneak peak into KKR’s team room in Abu Dhabi | WATCH
On Monday morning, KKR gave a sneak peak into their lavish accommodation in Abu Dhabi, which will be their base for the duration of the tournament.
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Aldar makes strong progress on sustainability agenda; launches ambitious new commitments
ABU DHABI: Aldar Properties today published its second annual sustainability report, demonstrating strong progress in 2019 and charting an ambitious roadmap for the future through a number of key …
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Most UAE small and medium businesses upbeat on rebound within 6 months
Most small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the UAE are beginning to feel optimistic about the future of their business but estimate it will be about six months before their businesses are back to full …
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Jared Kushner says Israel-UAE deal “should increase the probability” that UAE gets F-35 jets
Jared Kushner suggested Sunday in an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria that the recent peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates “should increase the probability” of an F-35 jet …
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Brit air hostess is freed after spending two months living off bread and water in Dubai jail over date’s cannabis
A BRITISH air hostess living off bread and water in a Dubai jail being arrested on drugs charges has been freed. Derrin Crawford, 23, was arrested when cops raided an apartment belonging to a man …
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British air hostess, 23, is released from Dubai jail after two months behind bars
Derrin Crawford, 23, who works for Emirates and is based in the UAE, had been out for dinner with a man and agreed to go back to his flat when it was raided by officers who found two cannabis joints.
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Pop group ‘Now United’ reunites in Dubai for new single
In their continued partnership with Now United, Pepsi collaborated on the official Feel It Now music video, which showcases the song recorded from the group members’ individual homes while apart over …
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Saudi Arabia obligates government agencies to disclose overseas property holdings
Move comes after Saudi properties Agency finds overseas holdings not logged Abu Dhabi: Saudi authorities have directed government agencies holding overseas properties to submit renting or ownership …
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Most UAE SMBs upbeat on rebound within 6 months
While 94 per cent of SMBs in the UAE – who took part in a study conducted by Visa – are upbeat of a rebound in business compared to 67 per cent globally, they have also shown “an incredible …
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How BITS Pilani Dubai is building an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem
Over a period of time, the university has built an ecosystem conducive to successfully lead early-stage start-ups by its well-rounded team of students coming from various disciplines of engineering.
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World’s tallest Ferris wheel ‘Ain Dubai’ gets first passenger pod
The world’s tallest observation wheel that is nearing completion has got its first passenger pod. A spokesperson for Ain Dubai said the attraction is “shaping up well” and the first capsule was …
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V12 number plate fetches $1.9m at Dubai RTA auction
Number plates in Dubai continue to big business despite the economic slowdown caused by Covid-19. The 104th open auction for distinctive number plates, organised by Dubai’s Roads and Transport …
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Sharjah’s child welfare arm now under family affairs council
The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), a government entity committed to protecting the rights of the emirate’s youth, is now under the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA). This was based on a …
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Pompeo To Tour Region After UAE-Israel Deal
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is due in Jerusalem on Monday to start a tour focused on Israel’s normalising of ties with the UAE and pushing other Arab states to follow suit. After meeting Prime …
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University of Sharjah launches project to develop antiviral drug for Covid-19
Sandaooq Al Watan, the national initiative launched by prominent Emirati businessmen to support research projects in the post-oil era, announced today that they have signed sponsored research …
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Israel and UAE Get Down to Business
Last week’s surprise move by the UAE to normalize relations with Israel in a US-backed shift paves the way for establishing direct flights, opening telecommunications links, exp …
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