The United Arab Emirates has relaxed and removed a range of limits on foreign ownership of companies, state-run media reported Monday, in the country’s latest bid to boost its global status and …
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Sharjah decongests 11,000 drainage holes in a week ahead of rains
About 11,000 drainage holes were cleaned every week to prevent water logging as the Sharjah Municipality braced for the rainy season. Thabet Al-Tarifi, director-general of Sharjah City Municipality …
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Dubai expects economic boost from UAE golden visa extension
Dubai said the economic growth rate could increase by up to 1% because of plans by the United Arab Emirates to extend to more categories a “golden” visa system which grants 10-year residency in the …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai leads gains as markets cheer vaccine news
Major Gulf markets ended higher on Monday, as further encouraging news on the COVID-19 vaccine boosted investor sentiment, spurring optimism over a faster-than-expected global economic recovery. Nov …
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UAE’s first national rail network ‘has the potential to transform the economy’
In the Hajar Mountains between Dubai and Fujairah, engineers are blasting out a new frontier for the United Arab Emirates. Ton by ton, rock is making way for 16 kilometers of tunnel, which will one …
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5-day weekend: UAE private sector holiday announced for National Day
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation in UAE has announced a three-day paid holiday for all private sector establishments, institutions, and entities, from December 1 until December 3.
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UAE’s top contractor Khansaheb Investment expands restaurant portfolio
Khansaheb Lifestyle, a wholly owned subsidiary of Khansaheb Investment, the UAE’s foremost family business conglomerate and the owner of the longest standing contractor in the UAE is expanding its …
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Dubai-based Indian attacked with rod, looted by surgical mask wearing burglars
The 33-year-old Indian victim said he was sleeping at night when the electricity was cut off and was attacked later …
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Black Friday sale in UAE begins with up to 90% discount
Starting today, the UAE’s brick-and-mortar retailer as well as online shopping platforms have launched Black Friday, also known as White/Yellow Friday sales, on a wide range of products with up to 90 …
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Israel cabinet approves visa exemption agreement with UAE
Israeli cabinet has approved visa exemption agreement with the UAE, allowing the UAE citizens to travel to the Jewish state without prior approval for visa. Bejamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel …
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Ask The Expert with Dubai Chamber’s Mohammed Bin Sulaiman On B2B Opportunities In Dubai And Beyond
The latest edition of Dubai Chamber’s Ask The Expert will feature Mohammed Bin Sulaiman, Business Relations, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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Woman falls to death from high-rise in Dubai’s JLT
A young woman reportedly fell to death from a high-rise in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), eyewitnesses have said G around 2pm. The witness, who works in the same building, looked visibly shaken.
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Israel ratifies deal with UAE allowing first visa-free travel to Arab state
Israel has ratified a visa exemption agreement with the United Arab Emirates – its first such deal with an Arab state – as rapprochement between the former foes continues at a rapid pace.
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Love Island twins Jess and Eve Gale stun in Dubai with a series of sizzling bikini snaps
They have been sharing sizzling snaps from their girls’ holiday to Dubai with pal Demi Jones. And Jess and Eve Gale wowed again with a series of bikini pictures on their Instagram Stories on Sunday.
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Bitcoin Surge, Airbnb Crypto, Forex UAE: Editor’s Pick
In a week dominated by the surge in Bitcoin, here are the top stories from the worlds of forex, fintech and crypto in our best of the week segment.
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Sharjah cops go smart, handle over 16,000 reports online
The ‘smart complaints service’ was implemented to activate the digital transformation of all government services.
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186 child abuse cases solved in Sharjah
A total of 186 child abuse and violence cases have been solved by the Sharjah Child Protection Department since the beginning of the academic year. Most of these cases included physical abuse, …
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