Sharjah: A long-time Egyptian teacher in Sharjah fears for his children’s education after losing his sight and job. Hussein Abdelaal, 49, was an English teacher in public schools in the UAE from 1999 …
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Arabtec Holding’s unit wins $110m contract in Abu Dhabi
Dubai – Mubasher: TARGET Engineering Construction Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arabtec Holding, has been awarded a 20-month contract worth AED 403.8 million ($110 million) in Abu Dhabi. The …
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Dubai continues crackdown on firms flouting Covid-19 rules
Four other outlets were warned for not having physical distancing stickers on the floor. Dubai’s tourism regulator ordered the closure of four establishments. It also suspended the permits of 14 …
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UAE residents share their first and fondest memories of Dubai Metro as it turns 11
For me, Dubai Metro has been one ride where I actually enjoyed not only the comfort and cleanliness of the cabins but a journey where you would be transported to witness the beaut …
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A confined COVID-19 pregnancy in Abu Dhabi: Letter to my daughter, who will be born tomorrow
COVID-19 has taken away so much from everyone, keeping families apart from each other and making expat life much harder than it used to be. I said never mind to my mother in the e …
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Dubai addresses practical, legal aspects of trade
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), in co-operation with Taylor Wessing (Dubai Branch), recently organised a webinar, which shed light on some of the most common legal issues that …
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Dubai Chamber webinar offers guidance on business continuity
Participants who joined the webinar left with a better understanding of how to manage corporate affairs, execute contracts, handle disputes and protect …
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Abu Dhabi border rules: a swab test must be taken six days after entry
Abu Dhabi residents returning to the emirate via Dubai must present a negative Covid-19 test and then take another swab test on the sixth day to ensure they are free of the coronavirus. The …
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Indian woman falls to death from Sharjah building, suicide suspected
A 26-year-old Indian woman fell to death from the 16th floor of a building in Sharjah’s Al Majaz area. Initial investigations suggest the women ended her life and that there was no foul play. The …
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Two Saudi citizens and a Syrian named, shamed and convicted for running illegal business
Saudi authorities have named and shamed two Saudi citizens and a Syrian after they were, Saudi media reported. Under Saudi laws, a citizen hiring out trade licences without actually being involved in …
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DSS World Premiere of “Wun Wabbit Wun” show continues to delight families at City Centre Deira
Abdul Khalik, a 7-year-old boy from Algeria, who came to City Centre Deira with his father … Abu Bakr said, “We have come to Dubai on a holiday and I find this city to be very beautiful …
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DIFC, DFF collaborate to make Dubai a leading city of the future
It underscores our long-term commitment to make Dubai a leading business city of the future aligned with the national government agenda. Together, we can ensure Dubai’s sustained prosperity and …
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Warnings at Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, two others for violating Covid-19 rules
The fines and warnings were issued mainly for non-compliance with social distancing rules at The Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Mirdif City Centre, and Festival City Mall. In all, 141 violations …
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Sharjah Police bust drug trafficking gang, narcotics worth Dh63 million seized
Operation named ‘7/7’ results in the arrest of 58 members of the group Sharjah: Sharjah Police have arrested 58 members of a drug trafficking gang, including the alleged ringleader, in a well-planned …
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Making Peace With Israel, Gulf States Boost Prospects Of Mideast Business — And Trump?
In surprise development, on Friday President Trump announced that the Middle East Gulf nation of Bahrain is joining the United Arab Emirates in normalizing relations with Israel.
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Dubai issues fines, orders business to close for not enforcing COVID-19 measures
Dubai has issued fines and ordered several businesses to close for not complying with coronavirus preventative measures, UAE state media WAM reported on Friday. The announcement comes after the …
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DIFC and Dubai Future Foundation collaborate to make the Emirate a Leading City of the Future
The MoU also outlines plans to introduce technical training programmes at the DIFC Academy. This includes coding courses such as Full-Stack Web Development and App Development. Th …
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