The ministry calls on international community to take an immediate and decisive stance on the militia’s actions …
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Coco Gauff leads upsets in Dubai, top-seeded Svitolina loses
American teen Coco Gauff led a day of upsets in the second round of the Dubai Championships on Tuesday, when top-seeded Elina Svitolina lost and Petra …
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Covid vaccinated Abu Dhabi staff to take monthly PCR tests
Fully vaccinated employees of government entities in Abu Dhabi need to take a Covid-19 PCR test every month to enter their workplaces, the local human resources authority said in a new set of …
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Covid: Inspirational women volunteers during the pandemic in UAE
There’s no escaping the fact that the pandemic has taken over our lives. We didn’t anticipate how the world would change but at the same time, it helped us connect, collaborate and continue with our …
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Kvitova pulls out of Dubai event with thigh injury
Czech fourth seed Petra Kvitova pulled out of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Tuesday after suffering a thigh problem in her second round match. Kvitova, a two-time Wimbledon champion who lifted …
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At Dubai airport, travelers’ eyes become their passports thanks to iris scanner identification
The latest artificial intelligence program the United Arab Emirates has launched is pitched as a way to stem the spread of COVID but is raising privacy concerns.
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UAE Ramadan: Sharjah bans Iftar tents, distribution; Covid rules issued
The Sharjah Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team (ECDMT) has issued several Covid safety rules for residents to follow during the holy month of Ramadan. ALSO READ: Ramad …
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Invest in Sharjah explores stronger economic ties with Singapore
Sharjah’s economic resilience continues to display positive business outlooks to investors worldwide, especially during the height of the pandemic last year which witnessed the addition of 24 new proj …
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No tuition hike for Abu Dhabi’s private schools next academic year
Private schools in Abu Dhabi will not be allowed to increase fees for the 2021-2022 academic year, the emirate’s Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) told Khaleej Times on Tuesday. The …
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UAE: 7 Covid field hospitals with 2,000 beds to open this month
The UAE is set to open its seven Covid field hospitals this month, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) announced on Tuesday.ALSO READ:>> UAE Covid: Not wearing masks tops safety violations …
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‘Drop in UAE Covid infections reflect increased herd immunity’
The UAE has been witnessing a drop in the number of coronavirus infections in the past two weeks.Also read: 7 field hospitals in UAE to treat Covid casesCalling it a positive sign and a step towards …
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UAE banks to see less volatility in 2021
Events such as Expo and a gradual economic improvement are expected to be the key catalysts for the sector in the near term.
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CVC Capital Plans Dubai Office, Mideast Hires in Hunt for Deals
CVC Capital Partners is expanding its team of advisers in the Middle East and looking to establish a presence in the region’s commercial hub, according to people familiar with the matter.
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Dubai Extends Freeze on Public Service Fees to Support Economy
Dubai extended the freeze on public service fees until early 2023 as part of efforts to support the Middle East business hub’s economy amid the pandemic.
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‘Fiery’ Gauff sees off 12th seed Vondrousova in Dubai
American teen sensation Coco Gauff fought “fire with fire” to come through a tension-fuelled second round against Marketa Vondrousova in Dubai on Tuesday, to join seeds Karolina Pliskova and Aryna …
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Kuznetsova upsets Svitolina; Swiatek advances in Dubai
Svetlana Kuznetsova bounced No.1 seed Elina Svitolina to claim her 21st career match-win at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Iga Swiatek also reached the round of 16 on Tuesday.
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Sharjah Police seize 460 e-scooters, bicycles
A total of 462 e-scooters, motorcycles and bicycles were seized by the Sharjah Police in the first week of March for violating safety norms. Sharjah Police Traffic and Patrols Department had launched …
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