Top blockchain firm Ripple Labs has been working to navigate through 2020 that hasn’t quite turned out how it expected. Amid new concerns over whether […] …
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E-tagging for Sharjah inmates to ‘prevent crowding in jails’
The Sharjah Police have launched the second phase of their e-tagging system for prisoners, which will help prevent crowding at jails and curb the spread of Covid-19. The electronic surveillance tags …
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Oil-Rich Abu Dhabi to Start Trading Crude Futures From March
Oil-rich Abu Dhabi will open a commodities exchange in March to rival those of Middle Eastern neighbors, letting investors trade its crude using futures contracts for the first time.
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UAE-Italy ministers discuss Iran, Libya, eastern Mediterranean during Abu Dhabi talks
Italy’s foreign minister visited the UAE on Monday for high-level bilateral talks on regional developments, including Iran, Libya, and the eastern Mediterranean. Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs …
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Sharjah Consultative Council applaud Sharjah Ruler’s support to business sector
The Sharjah Consultative Council, SCC commended the unending support of H.H Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah to the business sector. The gratitude …
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Oil-Rich Abu Dhabi to Start Trading in Crude Futures From March
Oil-rich Abu Dhabi will open a commodities exchange in March to rival those of Middle Eastern neighbors and allow investors to trade its crude using futures contracts for the first time.
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The UAE’s newest glamping spot will open in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday
Abu Dhabi: The city’s latest 3,000-hectare waterfront community will open to the public on November 10, just in time for residents to avail the start of the cooler weather. Al Hudayriat Recreational …
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Customers can now co-own an Ellington Properties’ home in Dubai through SmartCrowd
Dubai-based property developer Ellington Properties has launched its apartments on SmartCrowd, the first regulated online real estate investment platform, enabling customers to co-own residential …
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7-metre whale shark spotted in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Environment Agency (EAD) in Abu Dhabi has warned the public not to swim or dive in Al Bahia canal after a seven-metre whale shark was spotted in the waters on Sunday. Residents were …
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Ripple Selects Dubai for Regional Headquarters
Dubai has announced that San Francisco-based blockchain solution provider for global payments, Ripple has established its regional headquarters in DIFC.
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UAE decriminalises alcohol and lifts ban on unmarried couples living together
The United Arab Emirates has ended lenient punishments for so-called “honour” killings, lifted a ban on unmarried couples living together and decriminalised alcohol, in reforms to personal laws.
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UAE yet again reaffirms its belief in tolerance, harmony and peaceful co-existence
On 7th November, the UAE announced important changes in its criminal and civil codes, including significant alterations in the inheritance laws. UAE, already one of the most liberal, tolerant and open …
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Top Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Is Undeterred by Damage From Pandemic
The biggest Islamic bank in Abu Dhabi is striking an upbeat tone despite emerging from the global pandemic with one of the highest shares of bad loans among its peers.
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West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal, Al Shabab lead in Saudi Arabia, Sharjah stay perfect in UAE
Al Hilal SFC’s defence of the Saudi Pro League title is proceeding smoothly with the 2019 AFC Champions League winners sharing top spot with Al Shabab.
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Rents: Get 1-bedroom home in Sharjah for as low as Dh12,000
Rents in Sharjah fell four per cent in third quarter 2020 and there was a marginal or no change for units in the lower range of the rental bracket. Property consultancy firm Asteco said an increase in …
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Dubai Business Conditions Sour, Reversing Third-Quarter Gains
Business conditions in Dubai dropped to the lowest levels since May amid a spike in coronavirus cases that threatens the city’s economic recovery.
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Lost and found in Dubai taxis: Dh619,000 cash 7,386 phones 453 passports
Dh619,000 in cash, 7,836 mobile phones, 453 passports, 1,201 electronic devices and 254 laptops: These were among over 31,000 items reported lost in taxis in Dubai this year.
The Roads and …