Space Force in today’s Defense News Minute.
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Syria’s Maaloul calls foreign legion for UAE training camp
Syria national team head coach Nabil Maaloul has called nine foreign-based players for the squad that will have a preparatory camp in UAE between November 4 and 18.
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UAE’s flydubai to start direct Israel flights this month
United Arab Emirates airline flydubai on Wednesday said it would start direct fights to Israel this month with twice daily services between Dubai and Tel Aviv.
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Sharjah shines as Arab world’s cultural capital
The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Gin Kings cruised to a 112-100 win over the Northport Batang Pier in the… WASHINGTON: Hopes fading for Senate control, Democrats had a disappointing election night as …
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UAE and Russia highlight new horizons of trade, investment
Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, virtually met Anton Siluanov, Russia’s Minister of Finance on Wednesday to discuss new avenues of cooperation in various economic fields …
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UAE, Russia discuss financial, trade and investment cooperation
The meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between both countries in financial, trade and investment fields …
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Women’s IPL 2020: Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch report ahead of VEL vs TRA
The Velocity will battle the Trailblazers in the second match of the Women’s T20 Challenge 2020. This match will start at 3:30 PM IST on November 5 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. After defeating …
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UAE opens consulate in Morocco-controlled Western Sahara
The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday became the first Arab country to open a diplomatic mission in the Moroccan-controlled area of the disputed Western Sahara.
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UAE federal entities report revenues of $11bln in third quarter – WAM
United Arab Emirates federal entities reported revenues of 40.16 billion dirhams ($10.94 billion) in the third quarter, state agency WAM reported. The entities reported spending of 36.69 billion …
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The Black Friday sale is here in UAE: Get ready for 70% off on deals
Starting on Nov. 27, retailers will offer reduced prices on electronics, fashion, mobiles, and many other items …
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3.8m UAE residents have downloaded VPN, but is it legal to use it?
The use of virtual private networks (VPNs) is the highest in Arab countries, where the top five VPN services have a penetration rate of 23.8 per cent, according a report by Atlas VPN.The report found …
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Israeli airlines are rushing to launch flights to Dubai by the end of the year as demand reportedly spikes
Israelis are so eager to visit the United Arab Emirates that some airlines are moving up flights to closer dates than initially announced.
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Abu Dhabi’s Wealth Fund Invests in SoftBank-Backed Tech Startup
Mubadala Investment Co. led a $700 million funding round for a technology startup backed by SoftBank Group Corp., as the Abu Dhabi wealth fund diversifies its portfolio away from oil.
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Lydia Ko: ‘I’m using a local caddie in Dubai – I’ll rely on his advice’
At 14, Lydia Ko was already a record breaker. Her 2012 victory in the Women’s NSW Open on the Australian Ladies Professional Golf Tour was, at that stage, at the youngest age in professional golf. Ko …
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UAE reports 1,161 Covid cases, 1,493 recoveries, 2 deaths
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Wednesday reported 1,161 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 1,493 recoveries. Two deaths were also reported.As many as 116,083 new Covid-19 …
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Dubai Watchdog Stiffens Oversight After Private Equity Fiascoes
Dubai’s financial regulator has been stepping up scrutiny of firms to avoid a repeat of two high-profile failures in the emirate’s private equity industry, Abraaj and Al Masah Capital Ltd.
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H.E. Obaid Humaid Al Tayer virtually meets with Russia’s Minister of Finance
The meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between both countries in various financial, trade and investment fields …
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