The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said it is coordinating with local authorities regarding an ongoing criminal investigation on the death of an overseas …
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Al Hosn app required to cross Abu Dhabi border
Abu Dhabi has updated the requirements for crossing the border. Under the new procedures, which came into place on Monday February 1, all those showing a negative test at the border are required to …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank markets sterling-denominated bonds – document
DUBAI- First Abu Dhabi Bank gave initial price guidance of around 115 basis points over UK gilts for sterling-denominated bonds due in December 2025, a document showed on Tuesday. Barclays, First Abu …
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Abu Dhabi Pension Fund inks $900m real estate deal with ADNOC
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) on Tuesday announced it has completed a real estate investment partnership with Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF). The transaction is ADPF’s third successive energy …
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From rickety souk to global powerhouse: How Dubai became the City of Gold
Around a fifth of the world’s gold stocks pass through Dubai each year. This is the story of how in just a few decades a sleepy souk became a global gold powerhouse …
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The forks in the road facing Dubai’s tourism recovery
Dubai tourism entered the New Year with a party that included guests from all around the world, but the sector was soon nursing a hangover. The relative normality of day-to-day life in the emirate, …
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Dubai’s trendy Akiba Dori serves up ambitious expansion plan
The founder of Aegis Hospitality has revealed ambitious expansion plans for the company’s Dubai-based trendy restaurant/bar concept Akiba Dori, with proposals to open at least a further three in the …
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Dubai property market ‘on launchpad for 2021’ after $19.7bn sales
Official Dubai Land Department figures show real estate transactions recovered in late 2020 to increase to 35,400 …
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Dubai residential sales gain pace in Q4; rents down 12%
Dubai’s residential sector enjoyed a comparatively strong second half of 2020, supported by an increase in completed property sales and continued tenant demand across more-established villa …
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Abu Dhabi: Al Hosn app a ‘must’ for entry into the emirate
Abu Dhabi has urged all those keen to enter the emirate to activate the Al Hosn app. Effective February 1, permit to entry into the emirate will only be granted on the basis of Covid-19 test results …
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Abu Dhabi T10 League: ROFL, half-naked player tries putting jersey as ball reaches boundary, others can’t stop laughing
The Abu Dhabi T10 League is full of thrills and excitement with batsmen putting on a dazzling show. For the bowlers, only some manage to excel while others suffer. There are moments of brilliance in …
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Silver’s Reddit-Fueled Surge Pains Dealers in Dubai’s Souks
While the metal’s jump to an eight-year high on Monday benefited many long-standing bulls on Wall Street, shop owners thousands of miles away in Dubai’s Gold Souk were far less euphoric. Traders in …
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Starting a business in Dubai made easy as Sheikh Mohammed launches new platform
The platform for 2,000 commercial activities unifies operations, completes all transactions and links various entities.
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New Covid restrictions in Dubai won’t have a huge impact: Economist
Christopher Payne of Peninsula Real Estate says Dubai’s tighter Covid measures are not a “hugely significant move,” but send a signal that residents need to be careful. He also says the UAE is not a …
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Dubai pubs and bars close due to Covid spike after influencers mocked UK travel ban
Dubai has closed all of its bars for the entire month of February due to a spike in Covid-19 cases, which came after influencers mocked the UK travel ban.
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Dubai holidays: New FCDO travel advice update after UK bans all UAE travel to the UK
DUBAI has hit the headlines in recent days after fury at influencers escaping lockdown in the sunny emirate and a rise in Covid cases led to the UK banning arrivals from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) …
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Dubai pubs and bars closed till end of February under new COVID-19 restrictions
Entertainment and sports venues will also be at reduced capacity for the month, with restaurants and cafes closing by 1:00 AM in response to rising violations in preventative measures, according to a …
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