The insecurity in Afghanistan is just not of the political kind. The takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban has triggered an unspeakable fear of the unknown among the residents, particularly among the …
Influencer Claims She Was Kicked Out Of Dubai Mall For Being ‘Too Sexy’
An influencer claims she was kicked out of a Dubai shopping mall for looking ‘too sexy’. Finally, a problem we can all relate to… Prior to being asked to leave the shopping area, reality TV star, …
Abu Dhabi’s property market defies challenges of COVID-19 pandemic
The report said that developers delivered approximately 2,070 apartments and villas in Q2 2021 in Abu Dhabi, particularly within Yas Island, and several buildings in Al Raha Beach.
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Covid-19: Dubai’s KHDA issues updated protocols for students returning to campus
Covid-19 vaccine is not compulsory for students who are returning to campus across private schools in Dubai and are above the age of 16, the emirate’s education regulator Knowledge and Human …
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Covid-19: Visit visa holders take a third-country route to enter UAE
Agents say the facility has been extended to visit visa and entry permit holders arriving in Dubai and Sharjah.
Shattaf: Sharjah’s infrastructure aids export growth
As Shattaf pointed out, the Emirate of Sharjah has the logistical components of an airport, a free zone, ports, and other distinctive means, which aid the export and transportation of goods to the …
Sharjah Ruler offers condolences to Kuwaiti Emir
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has sent a cable of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Emir of …
Abu Dhabi wealth fund poised to take stake in CityFibre
An Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund and a part of the Ikea retail empire are poised to take stakes in the UK telecoms infrastructure group CityFibre in a deal that would value it at about £2bn.
UAE suspends visa-on-arrival for travelers from India; Oman opens for fully vaccinated desis from Sept 1
The UAE has temporarily suspended visa-on-arrival for travelers from India who have been in India in 14 days before arriving there, accordi.
Dubai private schools to return to full in-person learning from October 3
After initial distance learning option, schools to start full in-person classes from Oct 3 Dubai: Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management on Monday announced the gradual return to …
Dubai flights: GDRFA confirms extension of expired visas of some stranded expats
The expired residency visas of some expatriates stranded abroad will be extended, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) – Dubai has confirmed.The procedure will be done …
Dubai: New online platform launched for exchange of recyclable materials
Individuals, companies and institutions in Dubai can now exchange recyclable and reusable materials online.Dubai Municipality launched the e-platform Dubai Recycles on Monday. The platform is aimed at …
Indian, Pakistani expats with expired Dubai-issued UAE residence visas allowed to return until November 10
Expats from six countries including India and Pakistan with expired Dubai-issued residence visas have been allowed to return to Dubai until November 10, says FlyDubai. In a statement to Gulf News on …
Empower acquires all of Nakheel’s district cooling plants for Dh860 million
District cooling firm Empower has acquired all of property developer Nakheel’s 19 district cooling units in 17 major urban projects with a total cooling capacity of 110,000 refrigeration tons for …
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Empower snaps up 19 Nakheel district cooling plants for $234m
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) said it has signed an agreement with Dubai developer Nakheel for acquisition of 19 of its district cooling plants for AED860 million ($234 …
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Sharjah private school pupils under 12 will not need regular Covid-19 tests
Sharjah’s private schools will not be affected by the UAE’s latest federal announcement on testing unvaccinated pupils for Covid-19. “We will continue to work according to the guidelines we have …
Sharjah Police form ‘Visual Inference Team’ to streamline filing of criminal reports
Major Fahd Al Lughai, head of the Visual Inference Team at Sharjah Police, explained that the work of the team includes tasks from taking down statements for all the parties to fi …