The Sharjah Police General Directorate has collaborated with Tasjeel Auto Village to launch the new ‘Vehicle Registration Renewal Drive-Thru’ service along their many other provided services to …
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Biden admin intends to move forward with $23B UAE weapons sales
The Biden administration intends to move forward with $23 billion in proposed arms sales to the United Arab Emirates even as it continues its review of pending weapons transfers, a State Department …
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UAE leaders congratulate Iranian President on Ramadan
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
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Biden admin moving ahead with UAE F-35, drone sales for now
A nonprofit is expected to file a legal challenge in an attempt to cancel the sale, started under the Trump administration.
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They ‘shook us down’ & fed us gravy ‘like s**t’: Ukrainian model arrested in naked photo scandal bemoans conditions in Dubai jail
One of the women who took part in a now-infamous naked photoshoot on a Dubai skyscraper has complained that other inmates threatened to kill the 12 Ukrainian girls involved while they were locked up …
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Silver Lake pays $800m for stake in Abu Dhabi tech group G42
Silver Lake has paid about $800m for a stake in G42, an artificial intelligence and cloud computing group with links to Abu Dhabi’s ruling family, in a move that strengthens the US private equity firm …
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Exclusive: NMC sues Dubai bank in $6 billion UAE debt row – sources
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates’ largest private healthcare provider NMC is suing a Dubai bank in Abu Dhabi courts, three sources said and a court document showed, in a dispute that could …
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Dubai’s economic department to roll out blockchain-based corporate KYC
The blockchain KYC consortium is one of many examples of the positive stance adopted by the Emirati government in dealing with crypto and blockchain technology. Earlier in April, UAE Minister of …
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Sharjah extends payment period for power bills
If your Sewga bill is Dh1,000 or less, you can pay within a month from the date of billing. The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewga) has extended the payment periods for utility bills, …
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Silver Lake Invests About $800 Million for Minority Stake in Abu Dhabi’s G42
The private-equity firm will be the Mideast technology company’s first Western investor.
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Arab man granted custody of his three children in Abu Dhabi
Children’s mother was found unable to provide for the children’s upkeep, well-being Abu Dhabi: An Arab man has been granted custody of his three children after the Federal Supreme Court ruled …
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Tourism, municipality fee exemption extended till June 30 for Abu Dhabi hotels
Hotels will be exempt from tourism and municipality fees until June 30, 2021, following an extension of the exemption scheme offered by the Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi …
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Covid-19 in UAE: Fee exemptions extended for Abu Dhabi hotels
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has extended exemptions of tourism and municipality fees for hotel establishments operating within the emirate until June 30, 2021.
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Ten startups graduate from 2021 Techstars Hub71 accelerator programme in Abu Dhabi
Ten technology startups have graduated from this year’s Techstars Hub71 accelerator programme after making presentations at the annual Demo Day. The portfolio companies hope to secure a total of $15m …
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Abu Dhabi based LuLu Financial Holdings appoints former ADGM FSRA CEO to its Board of Directors
Richard Teng, former CEO of Financial Services Regulatory Authority at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), as an Independent Director to its Board Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: UAE-basedLuLu Financial …
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UAE Ramadan 2021: Stunning new mosque opens
A stunning new mosque has opened on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island. Miral and the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments said the mosque has come up in Yas Bay. The uniquely designed mosque is a …
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Tristar Is Set to Pull Dubai IPO as Investors Push Back on Valuation
Sign up for our Middle East newsletter and follow us @middleeast for news on the region. Middle Eastern logistics firm Tristar Transport is set to pull its initial public offering in Dubai after …
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