Sharjah, the third-largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates, has hired banks to arrange a reopening of its existing $750 million 2029 sukuk, or Islamic bond, that it sold last year, a document …
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Sharjah Police receive 5,379 WhatsApp enquiries
The Licensing Service Centre of the Sharjah Police completed 13,253 transactions during the third quarter of this year, according to the police. Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Al Kay, Director of Vehicles …
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Sharjah launches e-booklets on Covid-19 safety in schools
Sharjah recently launched a series of 16 e-booklets on staying safe in school in the time of Covid-19. Tailored to the daily new-normal routines of students, parents and teachers, the comprehensive …
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COVID-19: Sniffer dogs to detect cases in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi airports
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior has confirmed that sniffer dogs are being used to detect suspected cases of COVID-19 at Sharjah and Abu Dhabi airports. Specialized teams working under the …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Aldar aids Abu Dhabi index; other Gulf markets little changed
Abu Dhabi’s stock market rose on Tuesday buoyed by gains in real estate developer Aldar Properties ALDAR.AD, while other major Gulf markets were little changed.
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Free parking in Abu Dhabi on Thursday to mark Prophet Mohammad’s birthday
Public parking in Abu Dhabi will be free on Thursday, on the occasion of the public holiday that marks the Prophet Mohammad’s birthday. In a statement, the emirate’s public transport regulator, the …
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6 vehicles seized in 24 hours in UAE drive to catch reckless drivers
The Ras Al Khaimah Police seized six vehicles for reckless driving on Monday during an inspection held as part of a month-long campaign.The month-long traffic safety campaign is aimed at spreading …
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Abu Dhabi Police ask drivers to respect emergency lane at border
And to ensure your Emirates ID and test certificate are ready for inspection… Pick the correct lane! That’s part of the message from Abu Dhabi Police, aimed at ensuring smooth passage and preventing …
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Confirmed: There’s a dry night coming up this week in UAE
A circular issued by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTM) announced that all hotels and restaurants across the emirate should have a dry night from Wednesday October 28 at …
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CEO: Dubai airport preps for possible ‘slow’ virus recovery
Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, is getting busier. But it’s a long way from what it once was amid the …
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Sharjah, Ajman authorities step up safety inspections in schools
Intensified inspections have been launched by the authorities in Sharjah and Ajman to ensure safety of students on the school campus before regular classes gain momentum. Apart from ensuring that anti …
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A lack of common travel protocols could cost the world trillions of dollars, Dubai Airports CEO says
The coordination of three things — testing, travel protocol and quarantines — is the “essential next step” in getting the world moving again, according to Paul Griffiths of Dubai Airports.
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Dubai in Talks on London Air-Travel Agreement to Boost Demand
A plan to open up air travel between Dubai and London is ready and could be implemented once approved by the respective governments, according to the head of the emirate’s airport operator.
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UAE: Partly cloudy weather, it might rain in these areas of Abu Dhabi
UAE residents can expect partly cloudy skies across the country with chances of rainfall in some areas of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The NCM has said that the weather in general across the country will be …
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‘UAE is committed to Palestinian people, not Hamas or PA,’ – UAE lawmaker
In an interview conducted by Adi Kopelwitz, the i24NEWS Middle East correspondent, Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, a member of the UAE Federal Council, explained the perception of Israel in the Arab world, …
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CRUDE MOC: Dubai cash/futures spread retracts from 7-week high as demand eases
Benchmark cash Dubai fell from a seven-week high against Dubai futures on Oct. 26 amid easing demand from Asian refiners towards the end of the December-loading trading cycle for Middle East crude.
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Xpressions Style sets off on expansion strategy
Dubai — Xpressions Style … It recently inaugurated its new outlet at City Centre Deira, adding to its portfolio of more than 39 stores, stand-alone and shop-in-shop concepts across the UAE. The …
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