The United Arab Emirates has shortened a nationwide coronavirus curfew by two hours to now run daily from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (1800 to 0200 GMT) for the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, state news …
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Face masks to strawberries: Abu Dhabi hospital keeps tabs on resources
Dozens of N95 protective face masks hang on a line in a room of an Abu Dhabi hospital to be decontaminated so they can be used again by medical staff should there be a shortage due to the new …
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Abu Dhabi Ports offers new relief measures to industrial and economic zone businesses
The package of measures for existing customers includes a three-month deferral on rents for the second quarter, a freeze on late payment penalties and an exemption from the property-registration …
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Dubai to Ease Movement Curbs as Malls, Offices Slowly Reopen
Dubai, the Middle East’s business hub, is joining cities around the world in gradually loosening curbs after it enforced one of the strictest lockdowns to contain the spread of coronavirus.
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Indian Boy, 10, Found Dead In His Room In UAE’s Sharjah
A 10-year-old Indian boy was found dead in his bedroom after his parents broke open the locked door of his room in Sharjah, according to a media report. David Punnakkal, a grade six student who lived …
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Yas mall launches ‘We shop for you’ service and unveils new zomato partnership
Saoud Khoory, Executive Director of Retail, Aldar Properties says: “As the leading real estate company in Abu Dhabi, we are focused on delivering long-term sustainable value creation. As such, we will …
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COVID-19: What to expect when malls in UAE reopen with restrictions
Authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have issued guidelines on what … in recreational activities where they exist’ * All rental properties for tourist and leisure facilities; and * Desert …
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UAE property slump to linger well into 2021: S&P
The widespread lockdowns and bans on cross-border travels due to coronavirus have kept investors away from the property market. In March alone, off-plan residential sales transactions volume in Dubai …
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Rothschild Hires Former Goldman Sachs Banker Calleja in Dubai
Rothschild & Co. hired former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. deal maker Ken Calleja in Dubai as the boutique bank readies for more advisory work in the oil-rich Gulf region. Calleja, who started as a …
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Sharjah Club keeps faith in Al Anbari as coach
The club management has kept the faith on Abdul Aziz Al Ansari to continue as Sharjah Club coach. Image Credit: Sharjah Club Dubai: The new board of directors of Sharjah Club has quashed all rumours …
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UAE Considers Reopening Malls After Virus Shutdown
Health ministry and crisis authorities have requested a study into “the possibility of reopening commercial centres with their private sector partners while taking into consideration health …
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Abu Dhabi and Dubai prepare to reopen malls, announcing guidelines for easing some lockdown measures as Ramadan begins
The exact dates and timing of reopenings has yet to be announced, but are highly anticipated by business owners hit hard by the lockdowns aimed at curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
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Dollar-backed crypto shapes up as pandemic winner
Last weekend the most popular version, Tether, hit a milestone market value of $7 billion. It’s the fourth-largest crypto asset on the blockchain. Emerging markets like Brazil, where local currencies …
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Make Your Voice Heard In Dubai Chamber’s COVID-19 Impact On Business Survey
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has put together a COVID-19 Impact on Business Survey to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has been impacting businesses in Dubai across all sectors. Make …
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What’s next – Dubai real estate needs innovative push
In the food business, three-star Michelin restaurants are expected to innovate in order to stay in the game and retain their stars. Real estate leadership is the same. It is high time to aim high and …
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Sharjah Film Platform extends deadline for budding filmmakers
Sharjah Art Foundation has extended the deadline for filmmakers to submit entries for this year’s edition of Sharjah Film Platform (SFP), running from November 14 to 21. The annual film festival …
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Dubai welcomes unwanted cruise liners at sea amid virus fears
Dubai has welcomed thirteen foreign cruise ships that were at sea while most countries had closed maritime borders due to the coronavirus pandemic, an Emirati official told AFP Wednesday. The United …
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