Using a combination of equity investments and incentives, ADQ and ADIO aim to create winning propositions for companies and provide opportunities to avail Abu Dhabi’s digital infrastructure, …
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Why UAE Struck a Deal With Israel and Why It Matters
Unlike Jordan and Egypt, the UAE never fought in any of the six Arab-Israeli wars. Plus Dubai is a business hub for the region and Abu Dhabi is keen to lessen its dependence on hydrocarbons. As soon …
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Alcohol rules again loosen as Dubai seeks economic recovery
Dubai has again loosened laws governing alcohol sales and possession of liquor as the sheikhdom tries to claw its way out of an economic depression worsened by the coronavirus pandemic …
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Bangladeshi residents stranded in Abu Dhabi a worried lot
Issue with airlines’ operating systems suspected to be the reason behind the impasse Abu Dhabi: Several Bangladeshi expats are once again stranded at the capital’s airport, despite possessing …
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UAE-Israel agreement followed many years of discrete talks
Secret talks and quiet ties: That’s what paved the way for last week’s deal between the United Arab Emirates and Israel to normalize relations. Touted …
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Encouraged by UAE move, Sudan seeks peace deal with Israel
A selection of the most viewed stories this week on the Monitor’s website. Every Saturday Hear about special editorial projects, new product information, and upcoming events. Occasional An update on …
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Dubai airports handle over 10m bags of five million passengers in first half of 2020
Dubai: Around 10.2 million pieces of bags of five million passengers from 44,358 Dubai-bound flights were handled by Dubai Customs Passenger Operations Department from January to June this year.
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How Covid-19 is transforming grocery e-commerce in Dubai
Now, Covid-19 is accelerating the pace of change. Farmbox, a Dubai-based food delivery service, is one startup that has seen its orders jump nearly tenfold as more customers shop online. Watch the …
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Mossad chief meets with UAE security head in Abu Dhabi
Mossad intelligence agency director Yossi Cohen met Tuesday with United Arab Emirates National Security Adviser Tahnoun bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi, an official Emirati news agency said, as the countries …
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Family fun for everyone at Wafi Mall during DSS
This year’s Wafi Mall DSS celebrations offer Dubai a unique blend of family fun for everyone including mum, dad and children. Wafi’s Extreme Motors Exhibition appeals to both adults and …
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Mystery No More: Spain’s Ex-King, Juan Carlos, Has Been in UAE Since Aug. 3
Former Spanish king Juan Carlos, who left Spain under a cloud of scandal, has been in the United Arab Emirates since Aug. 3, a royal household spokesman said on Monday, putting an end to an …
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Israel-UAE deal: Mossad spy chief visits Abu Dhabi for security talks
The official WAM news agency reported that Mossad chief Yossi Cohen discussed “cooperation in the fields of security” with the UAE’s national security advisor, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed al-Nahyan, in …
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Abu Dhabi tourist attraction breaks two Guinness World Records titles
CLYMB Abu Dhabi, the new sports and leisure attraction on Yas Island, is awarded with two Guinness World Records titles for the world’s largest indoor skydiving wind tunnel at 10 meters (32 feet) in …
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After friend’s death on bus, Dubai teen invents safety device
Devastated by the death of his classmate last year, a 13-year-old Indian student in Dubai has invented a smart device that can alert authorities in case a child is left behind on a school bus. Sabeel …
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Afghanistan will win war on terror: Envoy in Abu Dhabi
If people of Afghanistan unite, then terrorism can be defeated, a top envoy said in Abu Dhabi as the community marked their 101st Independence Day on Tuesday. “Afghanistan has survived many ups and …
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UAE handling of Covid-19 pandemic instils confidence in American firms, says US-UAE Business chief
In an interview with Arabian Business in the United States, Sebright said that among the most important steps was the UAE’s easing of restrictions governing voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and …
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New business licence launched in Dubai
Dubai International Financial Centre … Entrepreneurs will grow and scale their business using the DIFC’s independent English Common Law based legal and regulatory framework, world class intellectual …
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