A recent fire incident at the Expo 2020 Dubai construction site was caused by an unexpected technical problem during some welding work, a forensic investigation has revealed. Forensic fire …
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Dubai-based couple gets married via Zoom video call due to Covid-19
The flower arrangement was done, the cards were distributed, the cake arrived but the Dubai-based bride could not make it in time for her wedding in Colombo due to travel restrictions. However, the …
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The unfolding geopolitical power play in war-torn Libya
Turkey, Russia, Egypt and UAE are all recalibrating their plans after the retreat of LNA commander Haftar from Tripoli.
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The Latest: Arizona’s coount sees COVID-19 cases surge again | Charlotte Observer
Arizona’s count of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surged again, setting the third record in four days for daily high numbers of new cases.
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Pandemic spreading faster in Americas, south Asia, Middle East – WHO
World Pandemic spreading faster in Americas, south Asia, Middle East – WHO. Posted . The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating, with Thursday’s 150,000 new cases the highest in a s …
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Trump administration purges news execs from U.S. agency meant to counter disinformation, leaving staff fearing more to come
Four news division heads were removed from the U.S. Agency for Global Media, an independent federal agency that’s home to Voice of America, among other networks.
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Middle East & Africa Oilfield Chemicals Market (2019 to 2027) – Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast – ResearchAndMarkets.com
Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2019 – 2027″ report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
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Jordan’s FM warns against annexation on West Bank visit
Jordan’s foreign minister made an unannounced visit to the West Bank on Thursday during which he warned against any Israeli annexation of occupied territory, saying it would “kill” hopes for a …
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As Israel debates West Bank annexation, here’s what two former peace envoys think
“The period 1994 to 1999, this was paradise,” said one former peace negotiator. “There was a real possibility of peace then. Today, I don’t see it.” …
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Saudi Arabia coronavirus cases exceed 150,000 -health ministry
The number of coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia exceeded 150,000 on Friday following a rise in new infections over the past 10 days.
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The U.S. Is Right to Push to Extend the U.N. Arms Embargo on Iran | Opinion
Barreling down on the international community this October is a lapsing U.N. arms embargo on Iran. The ban covers both exports and imports of conventional weapons, as defined in the U.N. Conventional …
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Equity Market Return Expectations for Dubai, 2020-2024 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
The “Equity Market Return Expectations for Dubai, 2020-2024” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
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Trump global media chief faces GOP backlash over firings
WASHINGTON (AP) – The new chief of U.S.-funded global media is facing a conservative backlash over his decision to fire the heads of two international broadcasters, adding to concerns about the …
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Amanda Staveley accused of exaggerating links with Abu Dhabi
Amanda Staveley wept after Barclays’ lawyer launched a blistering attack on her in the High Court, accusing her of “significantly exaggerating” her business relationship with Sheikh Mansour and …
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Police reveal cause of Expo Dubai site fire; workers were told to ‘stay quiet’
Forensic fire investigation experts and criminologists at Dubai Police’s General Department of Criminal Investigation, CID, have revealed the cause of the fire that broke out at the Expo 2020 Dubai …
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UAE: What do you know about cryptocurrency wallets and how safe are they to use?
But such digital wallets don’t actually hold anything, unlike a physical wallet. For instance, a crypto wallet is simply a secure “window” into the blockchain, so you can view your records and …
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UAE Resident Who Took Out $100K Crypto Loan Saved by Ex-Coworkers
A foreign resident of Abu Dhabi who was potentially facing jail time over an unpaid $100,000 loan received $27,400 in donations after his story spread …
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