Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced the “Creative Visa” initiative, which aims to support individuals contributing to the cultural and creative industries in Abu Dhabi.
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UAE to trial new face ID in private sector: Sheikh Mohammed
The UAE is all set to trial a ‘face ID’ technology in the private sector, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced …
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UAE Mars mission: First image of Red planet received
The picture captured Olympus Mons, “the largest volcano in the solar system,” the UAE’s national space agency said in a statement.
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UAE approves face print technology in private sector
We have also approved the formation of a team to automate government work through remote communication applications” …
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COVID-19: UAE vaccinations pass 5 million mark
The United Arab Emirates has administered more than five million doses of COVID-19 vaccines. At the time of writing, the distribution rate is 50.61 doses per 100 people. Carried by state news agency …
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UAE Covid: Ras Al Khaimah schools go 100% online
Schools in Ras Al Khaimah will switch to 100 per cent online learning “until further notice”. This makes it the fourth emirate to switch to 100 per cent e-learning as a precautionary measure against …
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UAE space mission returns first image of Mars
The United Arab Emirates’ Hope mission has returned its first picture of Mars.The spacecraft entered into an orbit around the Red Planet on Tuesday, making the UAE the first Arab nation in history to …
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UAE Federal Tax Authority’s inspections ensure tax compliance
Dubai: Federal Tax Authority (FTA) ramped up inspections across the UAE in 2020 to ensure tax compliance. The Authority said these campaigns were carried out within the framework of the Authority’s …
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Dubai property firm Emaar’s 2020 profit plunges, DAMAC posts wider loss
Dubai’s biggest property firm Emaar Properties reported a nearly 58% drop in net profit, while rival DAMAC Properties posted a 1.04 billion dirham ($283 million) net loss for 2020, as the COVID-19 …
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13 places to celebrate National Pancake Month in Dubai this February
This February, get ready to chow down on stacks of the best pancakes around… Pancakes. A delicious dish that’s perfect for the weekends whether you’re at home or enjoying a staycation. The month of …
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Sharjah: British woman of Indian origin reportedly jumps to death from the 27th floor
As per Sharjah police the Indian origin woman ended her life due to financial issues. Reportedly she jumped off from a balcony on 27th-floor apartment in Al Taawun area of Sharjah. The incident took …
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32-year-old woman jumps to death from 27th floor in Sharjah
The incident was reported to police around 4:00am, and patrols were immediately dispatched to the scene to investigate the death.
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UAE’s ‘Hope’ probe sends home first image of Mars
The UAE’s “Hope” probe sent back its first image of Mars, the national space agency said Sunday, days after the spacecraft successfully entered the Red Planet’s orbit.
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Dubai Developers Suffer as Aldar Holds Steady in Abu Dhabi
A property glut and faltering demand have driven Dubai home prices down by more than 30% since the market peaked seven years ago, a decline made worse by the pandemic. The governm …
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It’s official. Tom Cruise is in Abu Dhabi
Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie teased pics of the Empty Quarter last month, main star Tom Cruise has been spotted in a Tweeted picture taking in The Louvre marking at least the third …
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Dubai Customs, First Certified Agile Government Organization in the World
Dubai Customs received Agile Organization Certification from the American Business Agility Institute (BAI), as the first agile government organization w …
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Dubai stocks take a hit from earnings
Dubai: Dubai stocks edged back Sunday with lackluster corporate earnings taking away the risk appetite from investors, while Abu Dhabi stocks flatlined as heavyweight lenders dropped eclipsing gains …
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