Strict penalties, including revoking of licences, will be taken against school managements that are sacking teachers, slashing salaries or forcing them to go on unpaid leave without their consent, the …
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Coronavirus: Sharjah airport to open for outbound passengers
Sharjah: Sharjah Airport Authority has announced it will resume operations of passenger flights for those wishing to return to their home countries. The airport will be ready to welcome passengers …
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Sharjah Airport announces ‘full readiness’ to resume evacuation flights
Another airport in UAE has announced its readiness to operate flights amid the coronavirus situation. On Thursday, Sharjah Airport issued a statement announcing its ‘full readiness’ to resume …
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‘The shopping list is being readied’: Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi are scouting for cheap investments after the coronavirus sell-off
Saudi’s Public Investment Fund has already taken stakes in Carnival and Shell and agreed to acquire Newcastle United.
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UAE’s ‘Happiness and Positivity Council’ debuts new high-tech police helmet for coronavirus combat
Saif bin Zayed, said the bulbous helmet with a large mirrored visor will be used by specialized police teams. It has night vision and facial recognition cameras and can process car license plates, but …
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Sharjah announces new measures for workers against Covid-19
The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) announced a number of new precautionary and preventive measures for workers, to protect their health and safety. The department issued a circular …
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New food support scheme for Abu Dhabi residents affected by loss of income
ABU DHABI – The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an has announced it has started working to provide a new food support scheme in Abu Dhabi for people whose income has been affected by the current …
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4,786 new licences issued in Abu Dhabi in Q1 of 2020
The Department of Economic Development in Abu Dhabi (DED) has issued 4,786 new commercial licences during the first quarter of 2020. “@AbuDhabiDED issued 4,786 new economic licences in Q1 of 2020.
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Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Bill Gates review resources, global initiatives
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed the spread of the new coronavirus with US billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, the Crown Prince announced on his Twitter on …
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Abu Dhabi non-oil foreign trade tops $5bn in January
The value of non-oil foreign merchandise trade through Abu Dhabi ports increased by 0.5 percent from Dh19.2 billion ($5.22 billion) in the year to date in January 2019 to Dh19.3 billion in the same …
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Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi to deliver 100,000 food baskets to needy families
Abu Dhabi is to deliver tens of thousands of food baskets to support families hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Embattled residents who have lost out on crucial income due to the damaging …
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Combating coronavirus: Sharjah bans workers from travelling to other emirates
Transporting Sharjah workers outside the emirate is now prohibited as part of the Covid-19 precautions, according to a new circular issued by the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) on …
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TransferWise officially launches in the UAE, bringing digital transfers to life
Digital wallets and online services had been gaining slow popularity in the Arab world up until COVID-19 caused an eruption in demand in relation to such apps. The UAE has been of particular interest …
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A New Show in Sharjah Keenly Captures Our Anxiety-Addled, Internet-Addicted Era—See Images Here
The exhibition design for ‘Art in the Age of Anxiety’ is created by architect—and Sharjah Biennial 13 participant—Todd Reisz. Reisz’s work often focuses on cities of the Arabian …
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Combating coronavirus: Sharjah stops intercity bus services
The Sharjah Road and Transport Authority (SRTA) closed Al Jubail Bus Terminal and suspended intercity bus services on Wednesday. An official at the SRTA said that the closure decision has been taken …
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Combating coronavirus: Jail visits in Sharjah go online
The move was part of the police’s efforts to protect their staff, visitors and inmates from the risks of Covid-19. Visiting inmates in Sharjah jail has been banned as part of Covid-19 precautions, …
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Combating coronavirus: Sharjah-based Air Arabia to repatriate passengers to India, other countries
Sharjah’s budget carrier Air Arabia also announced passenger repatriation flights on Wednesday, April 15, to key markets including India. The airline will operate a mix of outbound only passenger …
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