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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WATCH: This day in 1998: Tendulkar conjures desert storm in Sharjah
On this day, 22 years ago, Tendulkar played one of the most eye-catching innings of his life against the high-profile bowling line-up of Australia in the Coca Cola cup in Sharjah. Against all the odds …
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Dubai Startup Hub’s Emirati Development Program: ‘My Startup Went From Idea Stage To A Platform With Customers In Less Than Two Months’
And as one of the mentors explained, you have to move very fast, be lean, pivot and adapt– which is what we did.” Dubai Startup Hub’s Emirati Development Program is designed to identify, develop and …
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Sharjah wraps up year-long stint as World Book Capital
Sharjah: “This global pandemic is yet another reminder of our shared humanity…shared vulnerabilities, and shared destinies. No matter where you are today, we are all united in hope, prayer, and faith.
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Combating coronavirus: Sharjah Police to fire Ramadan cannons without presence of public
Ten Ramadan cannons have been prepared to be fired from different government facilities in the emirate of Sharjah during the holy month, the General Command of Sharjah Police have said. The locations …
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Sharjah World Book Capital Holds a Closing Ceremony Online
Sharjah’s 2019 World Book Capital has streamed a closing ceremony today from the UAE, after the year-long program announces grants from its new Access Sharjah incubator for book-related startups. The …
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This day, that year: When Sachin Tendulkar’s Desert Storm blew away Sharjah
Sachin Tendulkar in full flow during his ‘Desert Storm’ innings in Sharjah as Adam Gilchrist looks on. Image Credit: Gulf News archive Dubai: The term ‘Desert Storm’ is familiar to almost everyone …
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UAE, Pakistan working on more repatriation flights for Pakistanis
The United Arab Emirates and Pakistan are working to add more flights to repatriate Pakistani citizens from the Gulf Arab state, a Dubai government source said on Wednesday. Islamabad last week began …
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Mystery surrounds death of 10-year-old Indian boy in Sharjah flat
A 10-year-old boy was found dead in his flat in Sharjah, the police have confirmed to Khaleej Times. It was not immediately clear how the boy died. David Punnakkal was a grade 6 student of Ryan …
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Working from home has ‘accelerated dramatically’ with the virus: Dubai Future Foundation
The emerging trend of working from home has “accelerated dramatically” along with the coronavirus pandemic, says Khalfan Belhoul, CEO of the Dubai Future Foundation. He says human resources …
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10-year-old Indian boy found dead inside his bedroom in Sharjah
Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: A 10-year-old Indian boy was found dead inside his bedroom in Sharjah on Tuesday evening, Sharjah Police have confirmed. David Punnakkal, who lived in Al Qasimiya …
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Coronavirus: Marine activities in Sharjah to resume
SHARJAH: Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has announced that establishments operating in yacht and boat rentals as well as marine trips will be allowed to resume their activities.
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