The prominent German philosopher Juergen Habermas said Sunday he will not accept a high-priced literary award from the United Arab Emirates, reversing an earlier decision. The 91-year-old, who is …
Dubai bus and taxi drivers receive Dh500 worth of Ramadan rations through nol cards
RTA has distributed Ramadan rations this year through nol cards, each valued at Dh500, to eligible taxi and bus drivers,” said Rowdah Al Mehrizi, Director of Marketing and Corporate Communication, …
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Rare maps of the world intrigue visitors at Sharjah show
Tabula Rogeriana’s map with south at top among treats at ‘Tales from the East’ exhibit UAE: ‘My bank changed their credit card cashback rewards from 5 to 0.25 per cent, why wasn’t I informed?’ Sharjah …
Sharjah Asset Management distributes financial rewards to Emirati fishermen
Sharjah: The management of Souq Al Jubail, a project by Sharjah Asset Management, has announced that it will be distributing financial rewards to licensed Emirati fishermen in Sharjah during the holy …
Oktoberfest reassures Germans it won’t be moving to Dubai
The organizers of Oktoberfest, Munich’s heralded and raucous annual beer festival, have sought to reassure distraught Germans by dismissing rumors that the event will move to Dubai.
Dubai’s DMCC signed up 216 new businesses in April, it’s highest in 7-years
“Despite the global economic situation, DMCC has continued to attract a broad range of entrepreneurs, SMEs and larger multinationals to Dubai,” said the company in a statement. The strong growth …
Dubai Police arrest 177 beggars since beginning of Ramadan
The Dubai Police have arrested 177 beggars since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. A top official said beggars also double up as thieves and pickpockets. “Begging poses a serious threat to …
Bank of Sharjah Group reports Dh666 million consolidated net loss
Consolidated loss stems from application of hyperinflation effect on Lebanese subsidiary Dubai: Bank of Sharjah Group reported a consolidated net loss of Dh666 million for 2020 after making …
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UAE: 3 ways how women-led businesses financially survived COVID-19
UAE: I’m 40 years old and have saved no money. How can I retire at 65? Dubai: By launching alternative revenue streams, evaluating finances to manage cash flow, injecting personal funds into their …
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Dubai Investments report net profits of Dh123.8m in first quarter
Dubai: Total income increased to Dh637.6 million compared to Dh464.8 million in the first quarter of 2020, on the back of strong performances led by the manufacturing, services and investments …
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Dubai Customs Confirms Keenness To Boost Cooperation With Federal Government To Develop Foreign Trade
His Excellency Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade visited Dubai Customs to learn more about their latest projects and initi …
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Dubai-based start-up Black and Blanc aiming for ambitious growth
Brand specialises in prestigious flower arrangements, which are inspired by the passion for floristry, interior design and well-known French fashion houses …
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Abu Dhabi’s TAQA completes $1.5bln 7-year and 30-year dual-tranche bond offering
The 30-year tranche is Taqa’s first Formosa issuance dual-listed in Taipei and London to tap into Taiwanese demand …
UAE economy shrank 6.1% last year amid COVID-19 crisis -preliminary data
The United Arab Emirates’ economy shrank 6.1% last year, the country’s statistics centre said on Sunday citing preliminary data, as the coronavirus crisis hit several key sectors. “The country’s …
UAE reports 1,847 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths in 24 hours
The United Arab Emirates has reported 1,847 new COVID-19 cases and two virus-related deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and …
Suppliers of oxygen concentrators in the UAE run out of stock following huge demand by Indian expats
Dubai: Following the Indian government’s green signal for the import of oxygen concentrators, there has been a mad rush among Indian expatriates to send this unique oxygen filtering device to their …
NutsArabia: The fastest growing nuts business in the UAE that’s digital
Dubai: The Dubai based brand, NutsArabia.com, is now the fastest growing online platform in the country, accompanied by the tagline ‘Nothing Like Us, in Arabia,’ has acquired consumers and corporates …
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