Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has partnered with Entrepreneur Middle East to launch Business Connect, a new information platform that aims to help companies and institutions in Dubai overcome …
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Coronavirus: Iftar tents in Sharjah suspended for Ramadan
Sharjah: Iftar tents will not be allowed to operate this year, announced Sharjah Municipality on Monday. Sharjah City Municipality said it has suspended the issuance of permits for Ramadan tents this …
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Louvre Abu Dhabi brings new digital experiences to audiences at home
Louvre Abu Dhabi announced on Monday that it is adding to its current digital offering, providing free access to more content through virtual tours, video, audio and downloadable activities. This …
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Louvre Abu Dhabi launches virtual tour and digital activities to do from home
About a month after Louvre Abu Dhabi closed its doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, the museum has launched new online activities for those who are staying at home. A highlight is a virtual …
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UAE Tells Muslims to Pray at Home During Ramadan
It said Muslims should comply with physical distancing while praying during Ramadan and the Eid Al Fitr holiday that marks its end. The UAE has suspended prayer in all houses of worship including …
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‘I’m trapped’: the UAE migrant workers left stranded by Covid-19 job losses
In debt, unable to earn and often refused repatriation, many migrant workers face an uncertain future …
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UAE bourses lead GCC recovery; market cap grows by Dh76 billion
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) advanced 3 per cent, with Emirates NBD Bank up 3.7 per cent ahead of a board meeting to approve first-quarter earnings while developer Emaar Properties also gained 3.7 per …
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ERC begins “Your Medicine to Your Home” initiative in Sharjah
The Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, medical centre in Sharjah has begun the “Your Medicine to Your Home” initiative, which will benefit 800 people with chronic diseases, including 350 elderly people. As …
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Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority announces Covid-19 relief measures
Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) has announced a range of exemptions … In addition, they are exempt from late payment fines until August 31 – business partners and tenants will also benefit from …
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Coronavirus news bulletin from UAE: Ramadan guidelines issued; Loan relief announced; UAE leads in testing; New Dubai cab rule
“This is a joint effort between the Dubai Health Authority, Indian community members, and Aster DM Healthcare,” said Vipul, the Consul General of India to Dubai. “The Indian Business and Professional …
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Coronavirus: Dubai and Abu Dhabi landmarks lit up with Swiss flag
Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s landmarks were lit up with the Swiss flag on Sunday to thank for country for projecting the Emirati colours onto the Matterhorn mountain. Swiss authorities are lighting up the …
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Abu Dhabi’s $7bn bond offering draws strong investor interest
Offering was more than 6.3 times oversubscribed and order book reached in excess of $45bn A $7 billion multi-tranche international bond offering by Abu Dhabi was more than 6.3 times oversubscribed, …
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UAE groups implicated in suspected violation of Libyan arms embargo
The shipment, under investigation by a UN panel of experts, had a market value of nearly $5m at the time it was loaded in the UAE and was delivered last month to the city of Benghazi, the headquarters …
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Dubai’s Biggest Bank Books $696 Million in Provisions on Virus
Emirates NBD PJSC set aside about $700 million in the first quarter to cover bad loans, giving investors a glimpse at the damage the coronavirus and lower oil prices are wreaking on bank earnings in …
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Dubai’s real estate ‘shows signs of stability in Q1’
While social distancing has created challenges for business continuity in the last two weeks, Dubai’s real estate sector has been largely unaffected in the first quarter of 2020, since the government …
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Sewa working on plan to ensure water supplies in Sharjah
Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (Sewa) is developing a comprehensive plan to ensure the provision and continuity of water supplies for the emirate’s residents on par with the highest levels of …
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Turkey blocks Saudi and UAE news websites
Turkish authorities blocked Saudi and United Arab Emirates news websites on Sunday, days after the sites of Turkey’s state broadcaster and news agency were blocked in Saudi Arabia. The apparently …
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