Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Tel Aviv Chamber of Commerce, represented by the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce, have signed a strategic partnership agreement that paves the way …
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Popular Abu Dhabi restaurant closed for storing food on floor, flouting hygiene rules
A popular restaurant in the Capital has been shut down for flouting food hygiene rules. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) on Thursday said that it issued the decision to …
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UAE PM’s former tech advisor launches cryptocurrency exchange
The former technology advisor to the UAE Prime Minister’s Office has launched the Gulf’s first zero-fee cryptocurrency exchange. Mohammad Raafi Hossain, CEO of Fasset, a provider of the world’s first …
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1,672 fines issued at Abu Dhabi malls, beaches for violating Covid-19 rules
Abu Dhabi Police has issued over 1,600 fines for flouting coronavirus safety measures during a two-month period. A statement issued by the Abu Dhabi Media Office on Thursday said that as part of the …
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How Abu Dhabi is building a global reputation for business events
UAE capital climbs up global rankings as a destination for business events, a year after setting up a $163m fund to enhance its portfolio …
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EXC Partying Britons feed orangutan a can of energy drink as they drive through the streets of Dubai
The ape was filmed washing down a banana with a can of Monster on Wednesday night by a group of young men, believed to be from Birmingham, who are visiting the UAE.
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CEO interview: Aldar Properties to expedite projects as Abu Dhabi real estate recovers
Aldar Properties aims to resume project launches in late 2020 on the back of strong sales of its residential inventory, chief executive Talal Al Dhiyebi told Zawya this week. The government-backed Abu …
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UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi face fog risk on Friday
Forecasters predict the possibility of mist and fog on Friday in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The weather is expected to be fair in general and partly cloudy by the afternoon. A humid night is forecast which …
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Abu Dhabi slashes Covid-19 PCR test prices to Dh180
PCR tests to D180, based on a directive from the Department of Health (DoH). Earlier, the Abu Dhabi health authority had slashed the price of the nasal swab PCR test from Dh370 to Dh250. However, on …
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Abu Dhabi scraps liquor license requirement for alcohol purchases
People in the emirate now need only be of age and in a certified drinking area such as a bar to consume alcohol.
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Arkadi Duchin sets his sites on Abu Dhabi
I’m sure there’s a lot more than horses and sweets there, but I don’t really know what there is. I think it’s a humorous song. I’m not trying to put down anybody.” …
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Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi, other UAE emirates resume tourist visas after COVID-19 halt
The UAE resumed issuing entry permits, including tourist visas, on Thursday, the official news agency WAM reported. The country had suspended the issuance of visas in March as part of its efforts to …
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#NextStopZero: Covid pandemic pushed Dubai expat to start his own business
Fifty-five-year-old Indian expat Pothen Thomas had a clear vision about his life in the UAE – a few more years until his three children a complete education.”I was ready to say Ma’ssalama (Goodbye) to …
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Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi Police issue 1,672 fines to rule-breakers at malls and beaches
Authorities are urging members of the public to adhere to safety regulations Abu Dhabi Police issued 1,672 fines at malls and beaches across the emirate for flouting Covid-19 safety rules over the …
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UAE, Israeli Cyber Chiefs Discuss Joining Forces to Combat Common Threats
UAE ties over the last month – spurred in part by common worries about Iran – unleashed a flurry of bilateral deals, including on cyber technologies, Israeli exports of which were valued at $6.5 …
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UAE cyber head: Israeli intel. sharing helps deter hacking attempts
Kuwaiti said on Thursday that Israeli intelligence sharing is helping his country deter and resolve hacking attempts. In a first for Israeli and UAE cyber chiefs, Al-Kuwaiti and Israel National Cyber …
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Dubai Chamber of Commerce strikes a pact with Tel Aviv counterpart
They will come up with study that will look into sectors of ‘mutual interest’ Dubai: The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and its counterpart in Tel Aviv, represented by the Federation of …
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