The grand spectacle will commemorate the saga of the founding of the UAE and the founding fathers’ heroic efforts to build a modern and …
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Sharjah book fair’s most atypical run concludes with more surprises
Young bookworms at the Sharjah International Book Fair that concluded on November 14. A Dh10 million order for books from SIBF were confirmed at the mega event in this challenging times. Image Credit: …
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PRAED Orchestra! release their debut album ‘Live In Sharjah’
This week sees the release of the debut PRAED Orchestra! album ‘Live In Sharjah’ via Morphine Records. PRAED was originally a duo composed of Raed Yassin and Paed Conca, conceived as an extension of …
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Two Czech Nationals Caught Leaving London for Dubai With Cash-Filled Suitcases
Two Czech nationals caught at London’s Heathrow airport bound for Dubai with 1.2 million pounds ($1.58 million) in their suitcases have been charged with money laundering, the British government said …
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Dubai couple hosts ‘drive-by wedding ceremony’
A Dubai-based couple managed to have a slice of the grandeur by having a ‘drive-by ceremony’ for their loved ones outside their home in Jumeirah. Indian couple from Kerala Muhammed Jazem and Almas …
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How new road projects in Dubai saved residents’ time, money
The savings in time and fuel in 2019 amounted to Dh24.42 billion, “which is equivalent to Dh7,400 of savings per resident.
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Revealed: How much did Indians, Pakistanis invest in Dubai’s real estate in 2019
Dubai Land Department data showed that investors from India … pumping more than Dh10.89 billion last year in to the emirate’s property sector, followed by Dh8.1 billion by Emiratis, Dh4.92 billion …
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Real estate sector contributed 7.2% to Dubai’s GDP in 2019 says report
The real estate sector contributed 7.2 per cent of Dubai’s GDP in 2019 according to Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) annual report titled ‘Real Estate Sector Performance 2020′. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan …
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Sharjah Film Platform returns, showcases films by regional talent
Sharjah — The Sharjah Art Foundation’s annual film festival, Sharjah Film Platform (SFP), returns for its third edition from November 14 to 21, with more than 60 short and feature-length films in the …
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No prior appointment needed for COVID-19 tests at testing stations in malls across Dubai
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that the timings of PCR COVID-19 testing stations in malls across Dubai has changed. The PCR testing stations, which are located in Mall of the Emirates, …
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In F-35 sale to UAE, Senate seeks State Dept. guarantee for US technology and Israel
Bipartisan legislation that the GOP-led Senate Appropriations Committee introduced Nov. 10 represents another potential hurdle for the U.S. sale.
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UAE reopens land-border crossings closed due to COVID-19 – WAM
United Arab Emirates has reopened its land-border crossings as it works to support the economy from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, state news agency WAM reported on Friday.
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18 top new Dubai restaurants to try
Cuisine: French Location: Sofitel, The Obelisk, Wafi Billionaire Dubai has revamped itself and … the casual restaurant located in the bustling Galleria Mall promises a relaxed setting to enjoy …
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Property mogul & reality TV star Mohamed Hadid talks cookbooks & kibbeh in lockdown
The global pandemic has triggered a boom in reading, according to the president of the International Publishers Association. #InspireMiddleEast …
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In F-35 sale to UAE, Senate seeks State Dept’s guarantees for U.S. technology and Israel
Bipartisan legislation that the GOP-led Senate Appropriations Committee introduced Nov. 10 represents another potential hurdle for the U.S. sale.
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Two men caught leaving London for Dubai with cash-filled suitcases
Two Czech nationals caught at London’s Heathrow airport bound for Dubai with 1.2 million pounds ($1.58 million) in their suitcases have been charged with money laundering, the British government said …
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The Sentry: African Conflict Gold is Being Laundered in Dubai
The years-long rise in international gold prices has driven a new artisanal gold mining and refining rush in conflict-affected areas in East and Central Africa and has turned the United Arab Emirates …
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