In a massive drive, the Sharjah Municipality has closed over 25 illegal sand parking lots that were sullying the aesthetic look of the city. Ali Ahmed Abu Ghazin, director of department of public …
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Soft power is essential for peace building, says Manal Ataya, head of Sharjah Musuems
Establishing museums with expansive programs, investing in arts education and higher academic learning of international universities, is how the UAE is fostering cultural diplomacy, according to Manal …
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Will Changes In Harsh Laws Recharge United Arab Emirates As A Business And Tourist Destination?
Will changes to the Islamic legal code in the United Arab Emirates reduce the risk of arrest for business and leisure travelers?
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20 of Dubai’s best burger joints
This is our list of the best rated burger spots in Dubai Dubai: I love a good burger, but I wouldn’t want to waste the calories on fast food burgers. I prefer independent, standalone spots. Places …
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Dubai Shopping Festival returns mid-December
Dubai Shopping Festival is supported by key sponsor RAKBANK MasterCard and strategic partners which include: Al Futtaim Group (Dubai Festival City Mall & Festival Plaza), Al Zarooni Group (Mercato …
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Eat out: 18 top new Dubai restaurants to try
Cuisine: French Location: Sofitel, The Obelisk, Wafi When: Monday to Thursday from 6pm to 12am, friday and Saturday from 6pm to 1.30am and closed on Sunday Billionaire Dubai has revamped … in the …
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City Centre Deira Extends Its Popular ‘INDOORS’ Pop Up Retail and Street Food Concept
With the aim to support and promote emerging brands, City Centre Deira will continue to showcase five handpicked Dubai-based retail brands in ‘INDOORS’. ‘INDOORS’ has also added more mouth …
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Versace Opens Stores in Dubai, Moscow
Versace is looking East for retail expansion. The Milan-based luxury house has recently inaugurated two new stores, one in Dubai and the other in Moscow. Conceived by French architect Gwenael Nicolas, …
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Marks & Spencer brings three Christmas pop-up stores to Dubai
Pop-up stores at Marina Mall in Dubai Marina and Nakheel Mall on the Palm Jumeirah will stock over 500 premium lines, from consumables such as biscuits and chocolates to Christmassy homeware and gifts …
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Sharjah Consultative Council applaud Sharjah Ruler’s support to business sector
The Sharjah Consultative Council, SCC commended the unending support of H.H Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah to the business sector. The gratitude …
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7-metre whale shark spotted in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Environment Agency (EAD) in Abu Dhabi has warned the public not to swim or dive in Al Bahia canal after a seven-metre whale shark was spotted in the waters on Sunday. Residents were …
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Top Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Is Undeterred by Damage From Pandemic
The biggest Islamic bank in Abu Dhabi is striking an upbeat tone despite emerging from the global pandemic with one of the highest shares of bad loans among its peers.
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West Asia Wrap: Al Hilal, Al Shabab lead in Saudi Arabia, Sharjah stay perfect in UAE
Al Hilal SFC’s defence of the Saudi Pro League title is proceeding smoothly with the 2019 AFC Champions League winners sharing top spot with Al Shabab.
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Rents: Get 1-bedroom home in Sharjah for as low as Dh12,000
Rents in Sharjah fell four per cent in third quarter 2020 and there was a marginal or no change for units in the lower range of the rental bracket. Property consultancy firm Asteco said an increase in …
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COVID-19 sparks e-commerce boom in UAE
The UAE e-commerce sector is expected to capture a bigger share of the card payment transaction values in 2020 than was predicted before the pandemic — up from 19.7 per cent to 21.9 per cent. Going …
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Most Gulf markets rise; Abu Dhabi eases
Most share markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday but stocks did not react significantly to Joe Biden’s victory in the U.S. presidential election.
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UPDATE 1-Abu Dhabi’s Etihad announces departure of several senior execs
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways said on Sunday its chief commercial officer was leaving the state carrier as part of a broad management restructuring as it struggles through the pandemic.
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