Lawmakers say the administration’s rush to complete the sale is ignoring risks to sensitive military technology posed by UAE’s ties to Russia and China ― and to Israel’s military edge in the Middle …
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U.S. senators seek to stop Trump’s $23 billion in arms sales to UAE
Three U.S. senators on Wednesday said they would introduce legislation seeking to halt the Trump administration’s effort to sell more than $23 billion of drones and other weapons systems to the United …
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Arsenal’s Sead Kolasinac tests positive for COVID as Willian faces Dubai trip investigation
Sead Kolasinac has become the second Arsenal player to test positive for coronavirus while away with his national team as the international break places a heavy burden on Premier League squads. The …
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UAE woman visits all seven continents, breaks Guinness record
A United Arab Emirates woman broke a Guinness World Record when she visited all seven continents in 3 days, 14 hours, 46 minutes and 48 seconds.
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UAE Government discusses ensuring country’s health for next 50 years
Upon the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to chart a comprehensive development plan for the next 50 …
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The Second Temple hasn’t existed for nearly 2,000 years. Why did a UAE airline say it’s a Tel Aviv tourist attraction?
The airliner made history recently after it conducted the first-ever direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport.
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UAE suspends visit visas for 12 countries, including Pakistan: FO
The new restrictions are believed to be related to the second wave of COVID-19 but official confirmation is being sought …
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UAE stocks get double-upgrade on broad recovery hopes
Stocks in the UAE have received a double-upgrade from Morgan Stanley on the ground that they are highly exposed to a broad recovery. The US multinational investment bank argues that the recovery of …
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UAE bans visitors from Pakistan, 11 other countries
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday temporarily suspended the issuance of new visit visas to Pakistan and 11 other countries. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFa) clarified that the …
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Emirates airline retains UAE’s top brand title
Emirates Airline retained its position as the number one brand among UAE companies, according to findings of two surveys released on Wednesday.The surveys were conducted by KPMG and YouGov.Other …
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Dubai’s Investment Firm to Stake Nearly 22,000 Ethereum to Support ETH 2.0
IBC Group announced today that the company is staking nearly $10 million worth of Ethereum in support of the upcoming Ethereum 2.0 launch.
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Sharjah’s achievements make everyone optimistic about future, says Emirate’s Crown Prince
Sharjah: Sharjah’s overall achievements has made everyone more optimistic about the future as the emirate has established a clear path and a solid infrastructure in all areas. This was stated by …
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UAE suspends issuance of visit visas to 12 countries including Pakistan, says FO
Decision by the UAE authorities is “believed to be related to the second wave of Covid-19”, says FO spokesperson.
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‘Jetman’ Who Flew Beside a Plane Dies While Training in Dubai
Vincent Reffet, a 36-year-old French stuntman, had also broken a record jumping from the world’s tallest building.
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Sead Kolasinac adds to Arsenal’s COVID concerns as Willian faces Dubai trip investigation
Sead Kolasinac has become the second Arsenal player to test positive for coronavirus while away with his national team as the international break places a heavy burden on Premier League squads. The …
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Overstayers happy as UAE visa amnesty scheme extended till December 31
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship announced that the visa amnesty scheme has been extended until December 31, 2020 …
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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ eyes around $1 bln loan to back Louis Dreyfus deal – sources
DUBAI, Nov 18 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi state-owned ADQ is in talks with banks for a loan of about $1 billion that would back its acquisition of a 45% stake in commodities trader Louis Dreyfus Co (LDC), …
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