The Court of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has mourned the death of Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Sharqi, who passed away …
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Sephardi Chief Rabbi to visit UAE Jewish community, inaugurate new school
Israel’s Chief Sephardi Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef left on Thursday to visit the Jewish community of the United Arab Emirates marking the first time a sitting chief rabbi has visited an Arab country. During …
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Amy Willerton enjoys beach day during Dubai trip
And Amy Willerton took to Instagram on Friday to share snaps from her fun beach day with her friend and daughter Demelza, 11 months, during their Dubai getaway. The model, 29, looked sensational as …
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From Dubai to hospitals to, yes, Zoom, here are 12 snapshots of how Jews around the world celebrated Hanukkah this year
What would Hanukkah be without parties? That’s the question Jews around the world faced this winter, with the coronavirus pandemic making gatherings of any size unsafe. But as with the other holidays …
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Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi visits Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi as part of his official visit to the …
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UAE’s Hidden Gems: Seasoned off-roaders, trekkers reveal places to explore
The best way to experience these natural, hidden gems are either by off-road driving or by trekking, according to thrill-seekers, nature lovers and …
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Beitar Jerusalem and the UAE: When football, identity and politics collide
An Emirati investor now owns half of the only Israeli club never to have fielded an Arab-Muslim player. Beitar Jerusalem’s far-right fans aren’t pleased, but the club’s anti-racist supporters are …
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T10 League 2020/21: Team Abu Dhabi retain Luke Wright, Avishka Fernando ahead of season 4
Team Abu Dhabi attained the sixth position on the points table last year. The home franchise also retained Hayden Walsh and Rohan Mustafa for the upcoming T10 League season. The fourth edition of the …
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TOWIE’s Amber Turner wears a white bikini as she stands up on a jet ski in Dubai
Amber Turner is one of a long list of celebrities who have travelled to Dubai this month during the coronavirus pandemic due to its travel corridor. And the TOWIE star, 27, shared a bikini snap on …
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Last-minute holidays to Dubai for winter sun from £305pp with no quarantining
THE hottest holiday destination for Brits right now is Dubai, with sunny weather and no quarantine restrictions. Families also don’t need to have a coronavirus test before travelling to the …
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Dubai holidays: Am I allowed to visit, do I need a PCR test and what are the rules?
Most shops, restaurants and attractions have now reopened. Major shopping malls, such as the Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and the Dubai Outlet Mall reopened in April. Public and private hotel …
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India planning strike against Pakistan, seeks approval of partners: FM Qureshi says in Abu Dhabi
Says in his opinion this operation is being planned so India can divert attention from “serious internal issues”.
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Italian luxury hypercar brand unveils masterpiece in Abu Dhabi
FV Frangivento Automobili, the Italian luxury hypercar brand, unveiled its Frangivento Asfanè DieciDieci at Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace. A work of art of Italian luxury car connoisseurs Paolo Mancini, …
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UAE residents alert: Cops warn about ‘spit-sneeze’ scam
A video posted by Sharjah Police advised vigilance if anyone spits or sneezes on your clothes.
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Arabic press review: Egypt, UAE say improvement in Saudi-Qatari relations ‘not welcome’
Meanwhile, British diplomat says UK ‘very concerned about continuing tensions in the Gulf’, and number of people held in Algerian prisons without legal basis now ‘exceeds 20,000’, says human rights gr …
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UAE ranks first in Middle East in handling the Covid-19 pandemic
The UAE has ranked first in the Middle East and 14th in the world in handling the Covid-19 pandemic efficiently, according to UK’s Global Soft Power Index issued by Brand Finance. His Highness Sheikh …
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UAE Mars mission, SpaceX: Space offered hope in stressful 2020
Although the coronavirus pandemic complicated space operations around the globe in 2020, most high-priority missions remained on track …
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