“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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Sharjah target knockout stages of AFC Champions League
Sharjah have reaffirmed their confidence of reaching at least the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League next season. Winners of the Arabian Gulf League (AGL) last season, Sharjah will not be …
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Sharjah Islamic Bank successfully prices $500m sukuk
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has priced a $500 million 5-year long sukuk, with a profit rate of 2.85 per cent per annum, fetching it an A- …
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Major crypto debit card issuer reportedly missing $2.1B in cash
According to earlier reporting by the Financial Times, Wirecard staff in Dubai and Dublin appear to have conspired to falsely inflate sales and profits for almost a decade. Crypto.com’s popular debit …
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Divers cut, plant coral off UAE coast to build reef
Off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) coral freshly removed from a reef is cut into pieces and replanted by a group of divers in the waters below. The divers, from the Fujairah …
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5 Arab fighters who could be UFC ‘Fight Island’ alternates in Abu Dhabi
With the UFC returning to Abu Dhabi for four events in July, here are five Arab fighters who could fill in if needed.
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KT edit: Sharjah deserves praise for supporting teachers
The UAE, particularly Sharjah, has recognised their contributions during this difficult time. In April, the emirate’s education authorities intervened and said they would penalise schools who resorted …
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Abu Dhabi Investment Office Invests US$5 Million in Shorooq Partners’ Bedaya Fund To Support Early-Stage Startups In Abu Dhabi
ADIO’s investment to be channelled to fintech, tech-enabled business services, platforms and software startups in Abu Dhabi …
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Race To Ready Dubai’s Mega Expo Despite One-year Delay
Armies of workers in protective masks are racing to complete the mammoth Dubai Expo 2020 site despite the coronavirus that has sickened some employees, forced a one-year postponement, and created a …
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