An Israeli-owned ship hit by an explosion in the Gulf of Oman will be assessed in Dubai where it is due to arrive on Monday, a spokesman for Dubai state port operator DP World said on Sunday.
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GEMS to close Wellington Primary School in Dubai
Private-schools operator GEMS Education has confirmed that it will be closing its 14-year-old Wellington Primary School in Dubai at the end of the current academic year in July. All its students, …
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Sharjah private schools to offer 100% distance learning until end of second semester
Private schools and nurseries in the emirate of Sharjah will continue to offer 100 per cent distance learning as a mode of education until the end of spring semester, local authorities have announced.
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UAE provided over $6bn in assistance to Yemen since 2015, pledges another $230m
The mount will help fund international programmes that meet the medical, nutritional, and food security needs of the country …
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Khashoggi: Saudi Arabia “completely rejects” report; UAE supports kingdom
Saudi Arabia said that the US intelligence committee report which believed the crown prince was responsible for Khashoggi murder contained “inaccurate information and conclusions” …
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UAE unveils national guide for smart construction
The guide aims to develop basic drivers of policies, flexible elements and targets that stimulate the development of the construction sector …
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Dubai extends Covid-19 restrictions until the beginning of Ramadan
Officials in Dubai have confirmed that the Covid-19 restrictions currently in place which were due to be lifted at the end of February, will now be extended until the start of Ramadan in mid-April.
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VIDEO: Sheikh Mohammed waves at UAE Tour cyclists in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed Stage Six of the UAE Tour 2021 in Dubai on Friday. Sheikh Mohammad was seen waving at …
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Al Jazira cruise past Sharjah to move clear at top
Al Jazira moved three points clear at the top of the Arabian Gulf League (AGL) standings with a convincing 3-0 win over Sharjah at Sharjah Stadium in matchweek 18 on Friday.
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Indian expats in UAE lose hope as no postal ballots in sight
Eligible overseas Indian voters will not get the facility of postal ballots in the five assembly elections to be held in March and April as the government wants the Election Commission (EC) to consult …
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Tour de France champion, UAE Team Emirates’ Pogacar wins UAE Tour
Tour de France champion and UAE Team Emirates’ Tadej Pogacar won the UAE Tour on Saturday, finishing the weeklong race 35 seconds ahead of British rider …
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Wins sparks relief for Caleb Ewan after ‘average’ sprints in the UAE Tour
Caleb Ewan (Lotto Soudal) could breath a sigh of relief after finally winning a stage of the UAE Tour on Saturday. The Australian left it late, waiting until the final stage of the race before finally …
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Dubai princess abduction detective says he was blocked from investigating kidnap
EXCLUSIVE: Retired DCI David Beck, who led the team investigating the 2000 abduction of Princess Sharma, said it was possible that “other motives” could explain why the case was unsolved …
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Dubai bus crash: Bus tragedy victims’ families urge authorities to remove barricade
Many have told Khaleej Times that they are in dire need of legal counsel and are struggling to keep their head above water due to mounting financial …
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UAE administers over 6m doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that 81,790 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given in the past 24 hours. The total number of doses provided up to Saturday stands at 6 …
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Habtoor Polo and UAE Polo secure spot in IFZA Golf Cup semi-finals
Habtoor Polo overcame Dubai Wolves by CAFU 7-6 in a thriller to reach the semi-finals of the IFZA Gold Cup 2021.
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Tour de France champion Pogacar wins UAE Tour
Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar won the UAE Tour on Saturday, finishing the weeklong race 35 seconds ahead of British rider Adam Yates.
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