Most Gulf markets ended lower on Thursday, with Dubai taking the hardest hit from losses in real estate shares, a day after the United Arab Emirates reported its sharpest daily spike in coronavirus …
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Another woman in Dubai fined Dh10,000 for organising party flouting Covid-19 rules
A woman in Dubai has been fined Dh10,000 for organising a private party violating Covid-19 preventive measures. The video of the party, which was attended by several media personal and an Arab …
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Coronavirus in UAE: Sharjah resumes all travel with strict COVID-19 measures
In the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah is removing its travel ban after months of closures due to the coronavirus pandemic but has issued strict COVID-19 regulations for travelers, the Emirates News …
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Woman fined in Dubai for house party violating COVID-19 rules
An Arab woman in Dubai was fined with a Dh10,000 fine for holding a house party, violating COVID-19 protocols. Dubai Police said the woman, who works as a decoration engineer, organised the private …
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COVID-19: Five shops in Dubai fined; 24 warned for not following health protocols
Dubai: Dubai Economy (DED) has imposed fines on 24 business establishments and warned five shops for not placing social distancing stickers at their premises and the failure of their staff to wear …
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Uber’s Mideast business Careem sees speedier-than-expected recovery
Uber Technologies Inc-owned Middle East business Careem is seeing its ride service recover more quickly than expected from the coronavirus crisis, while its delivery business is larger than before the …
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Abu Dhabi pupils in years 10 to 13 screened for Covid-19 before they return to school on Sunday
Hundreds of children take a free PCR test at various drive-through centres and government facilities in the capital …
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Frontline workers in Abu Dhabi begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Frontline workers in Abu Dhabi’s vital sectors are now beginning to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Abu Dhabi Media Office announced on Thursday. The Chinese-developed vaccine was granted emergency …
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UAE Reopens All Seven Regions to Foreign Visitors
All six Gulf Arab countries have lifted internal curfews and lockdowns, but restrictions on gatherings and foreign travel remain in the oil-producing region, where the total numbe …
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Rouhani: UAE, Bahrain will bear ‘consequences’ of Israel deals
Iran President Hassan Rouhani’s remarks come a day after Israel, UAE, Bahrain sign normalisation deals brokered by US.
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UPDATE 1-UAE central bank urges banks to step up anti-money laundering efforts
The United Arab Emirates central bank said banks should increase anti-money laundering efforts to safeguard financial stability in the country.
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Sharjah Police rescue two Emiratis trapped in the desert
Sharjah: Sharjah Police came to the rescue of two Emirati men whose vehicle got stuck in the desert in the Maliha area yesterday. According to Lt Colonel Rashid Bin Sandl, Director of Rescue …
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Many Dubai property owners yet to clear 2020 service fees despite legal notices
Dubai: A majority of property owners in Dubai don’t seem to be in the mood to pay off their service charge dues for first six months of 2020, and with just days left for the 30-day grace period left.
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Tourist are now allowed to return to Abu Dhabi and other emirates
Tourists will be able to return to Abu Dhabi from today (Thursday September 24), according to the UAE’s federal immigration service said. Borders have been closed to international holidaymakers since …
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Abu Dhabi reveals huge surge in Saudi trade deals
The value of non-oil trade in goods between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia over the past decade hits $134.5bn, just slightly less than Dubai …
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Abu Dhabi reveals plan to build world’s largest indoor farm
GreenFactory Emirates will produce 10,000 tonnes of fresh produce per year and combine vertical and flat farming techniques …
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Countries must agree COVID-19 test protocol to save travel industry – Dubai Airports CEO
Dubai Airports CEO said bilateral agreements are needed between airports to get the aviation industry back on its feet …
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