Most major Gulf markets were negative early on Wednesday, with property shares weighing on the Dubai index, while Abu Dhabi bucked the trend.
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Covid-19: Dubai launches new dedicated centre for treating infectious diseases
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has inaugurated a Hospitality Care Centre dedicated to the treatment of infectious diseases, including Covid-19. The specialised facility is located in the Dubai …
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Israir, Etihad in talks on Abu Dhabi pilot training facility
Israir Airlines & Tourism Ltd. is in advanced talks with Etihad Airways to use its flight training facility in Abu Dhabi, an arrangement that would allow the airline to transfer its pilot …
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Hay Festival: Writer seeks UK prosecution of UAE minister over assault claims
A writer who alleges she was sexually assaulted by a government minister in Abu Dhabi whilst representing the Hay literary festival is to seek a prosecution in the UK. Caitlin McNamara claims she was …
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India Will Soon Have Crypto ‘Banking’ at 22 Physical Locations
Cashaa, which calls itself a “crypto-friendly neo-bank,” said it was planning a move into India when it raised $5 million from a Dubai investment firm in early September. The joint venture, called …
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Israeli delegations bask in UAE glow, even as details few
Another plane full of Israeli business people excited about their newfound access to the United Arab Emirates touched down in Dubai this week, the latest whirlwind trip seeking to cash in on a …
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Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,390 cases; 466 infections registered in Oman
UAE The Ministry of Health and Prevention has confirmed 1,390 new cases, 1,708 recoveries and two deaths in the last 24 hours. The registered infection count has risen to 127,624, including 122,458 …
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Soccer leagues in Israel, UAE sign working agreement | Charlotte Observer
Leaders of the Israeli Professional Football League and UAE Pro League signed a memorandum of understanding by video conference that includes exploring ideas for competitions between their teams. The …
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Middle East stocks: Aldar aids Abu Dhabi index; other Gulf markets little changed
Abu Dhabi’s stock market rose on Tuesday buoyed by gains in real estate developer Aldar Properties
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UAE’s Pact With Israel Continues To Put Other Arab Governments On The Spot
Bahrain and Sudan have followed the UAE’s lead, but other governments are proving more resistant to the idea, including regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia …
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Report: Israel’s Netanyahu stops ministers visiting UAE
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has prevented cabinet ministers from travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) before he visits the country, the Walla news agency reported yesterday. The …
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‘Extended, slow recovery’: Dubai airport is busier but ‘a long way’ from what it once was
Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, is getting busier. But it’s a long way from what it once was amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Emirate of Sharjah hires banks for tap of 2029 sukuk
Sharjah, the third-largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates, has hired banks to arrange a reopening of its existing $750 million 2029 sukuk, or Islamic bond, that it sold last year, a document …
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Sharjah Police receive 5,379 WhatsApp enquiries
The Licensing Service Centre of the Sharjah Police completed 13,253 transactions during the third quarter of this year, according to the police. Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Al Kay, Director of Vehicles …
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Sharjah launches e-booklets on Covid-19 safety in schools
Sharjah recently launched a series of 16 e-booklets on staying safe in school in the time of Covid-19. Tailored to the daily new-normal routines of students, parents and teachers, the comprehensive …
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COVID-19: Sniffer dogs to detect cases in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi airports
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior has confirmed that sniffer dogs are being used to detect suspected cases of COVID-19 at Sharjah and Abu Dhabi airports. Specialized teams working under the …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Aldar aids Abu Dhabi index; other Gulf markets little changed
Abu Dhabi’s stock market rose on Tuesday buoyed by gains in real estate developer Aldar Properties ALDAR.AD, while other major Gulf markets were little changed.
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