World Travel & Tourism Council’s new ranking gives guidance to travel providers and tourists about new approach to health and safety measures …
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Sharjah Police seize more than 2,000 bikes and motorcycles in safety push
Thousands of bicycles and motorbikes were confiscated over the past week as part of a safety drive by Sharjah Police. More than 2,000 cyclists and motorcyclists were caught breaking rules during a …
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Students from 10 different countries graduate from Dubai Business Associates programme
The DBA programme offers outstanding and ambitious graduates an unrivalled opportunity to study and do business in Dubai.
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Newsmaker: UAE Hope Probe — Reaching for Mars
Launch of the UAE research mission to Mars marks a milestone for the Arab world Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Mars, where the outside temperature is a chilly minus 60 degrees …
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UAE reports 254 new coronavirus cases, zero deaths
The UAE has reported 254 new coronavirus cases and 494 recoveries on Thursday. The ministry of Health and Prevention has also said that no deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours in the country …
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UAE residents happy to make ‘Eid at home’ a family affair
We are glad that we are living in this country that cares for us and is taking all the precautions to keep us safe’ …
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UAE visa fine waivers: All Indian expats need to know
Indian missions in UAE have responded to their citizens’ frequently asked questions regarding the recent visa fine waiver scheme announced by UAE. Q: My resident/employment visa expired before March 1 …
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Free COVID-19 tests for Sharjah government employees and their families
Tests will be done at the Sharjah Expo Centre and Sharjah Golf and Shooting Club Sharjah: All Sharjah government employees and their families will now be tested for COVID-19 free of charge.
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Dubai court freezes NMC founder Shetty’s assets
Credit Europe Bank’s Dubai business has brought proceedings against NMC and Mr Shetty for non-payment of $8.4m in outstanding debt relating to a 2013 facility, according to recently unsealed …
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More Sharjah Museums open to the public with some shows extended till October-end
As part of its four-phase reopening plan, Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has opened four more of its attractions for the public. After the closure of all its venues last March in line with the …
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Free Covid-19 tests for Sharjah govt employees, their families
Sharjah government employees and their families will now be tested free of cost, the emirate’s human resources department has announced. The free tests will target all employees, including Emiratis …
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Video: Second stage of Covid-19 home testing for elderly people underway in Sharjah
The Sharjah Social Services Department, SSSD, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, has started the second stage of conducting home Covid-19 testing for all the elderly registered …
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UBS Investor Sentiment and ElectionWatch: UAE investors are concerned about COVID-19 but remain optimistic about region’s economic outlook
Wealthy investors and business owners globally have grown more optimistic on the economic outlook over the next 12 months, according to UBS’s quarterly Investor Sentiment survey Dubai, United Arab …
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Sharjah Social Services Department begins 2nd stage of COVID-19 testing for elderly people
The Sharjah Social Services Department, SSSD, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, has announced that it started the 2nd stage of conducting home COVID-19 testing for all the …
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Has Sharjah-Dubai traffic eased, commute time reduced?
However, for a large section of UAE residents, a part of their lives at least has turned for the better — the daily commute between Dubai and Sharjah. With schools out for the summer and many …
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Sharjah Islamic Bank H1 net profit declines
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) recorded a net profit for the first half of AED251.2 million ($68.39 million), compared to AED290.5 million during the same period last year, a decrease of 13.5 percent. The …
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UAE telecoms to fast-track digital drive despite COVID-19 hitting revenues
Revenues of the two major telecoms providers of the UAE have been affected due to movement restrictions imposed fight COVID-19, but demand for data remains high as customers work remotely and seek …
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