Rory McIlroy worked hard on his game, got a little advice from Butch Harmon and then shot 64 to begin his 2021.
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McIlroy starts season-opener in Abu Dhabi with 8-under 64 | Raleigh News & Observer
Rory McIlroy again put himself in contention to win an event where he has had so many near misses by shooting an 8-under 64 in the first round of the season-opening Abu Dhabi Championship.
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UAE to purchase F-35 jets and armed drones from US
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly agreed to a deal to buy Lockheed Martin-built F-35 joint strike fighter aircraft from the US. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly agreed to a …
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UAE extends distance learning for another 2 weeks, urges schools’ staff to get vaccinated
Education personnel urged to expedite to get the vaccinations provided by the authorities in the country in order to prevent and protect their children, families and society.
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ANALYSIS-Surging cases strain UAE’s open for business COVID strategy
The United Arab Emirates has swung open its doors to visitors betting that the blistering pace of its coronavirus vaccine rollout means it can keep infections in check while giving its economy a shot …
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Rwanda wants to work with UAE to expand horticultural exports
According to Rwanda’s Ambassador to Dubai, the former is looking to engage the United Arab Emirates in order to expand its horticultural exports. Reports by local media in Kigali …
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UAE’s First Abu Dhabi Bank signs deal to acquire 100% of Bank Audi Egypt’s share capital
Bank Audi sal (Bank Audi) has signed a definitive agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) for the acquisition by FAB of 100 percent of the share capital of its Egyptian subsidiary, Bank Audi sae.
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UAE Approves Russia’s Sputnik Covid-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use
The United Arab Emirates approved Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use on Thursday, amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the Gulf nation.
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Dubai Financial Watchdog to Release Consultation Papers for a Crypto Regulatory Framework
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has unveiled its plans to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The announcement was part of its 2021-2022 business agenda released this …
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Abu Dhabi and Aldar to develop $12.25bn worth of projects
Framework agreement will see Aldar take on the management of major projects, as well provide management oversight for Musanada projects, amongst other duties …
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UAE steps in to ease Nile dam crisis
Sudanese reports recently revealed that the United Arab Emirates is seeking an initiative to bring the views of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia closer so as to break the deadlock in the negotiations on the …
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Dubai Places Curbs on Hotels and Hospitals as Cases Surge
Dubai ordered hotels and restaurants to put entertainment activities on hold and asked hospitals to cancel elective surgeries amid a record daily surge in coronavirus cases in the United Arab Emirates …
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UAE Signs Agreement to Purchase F-35s, Drones From US
The United Arab Emirates signed an arms agreement, which includes the purchase of F35 fighter jets, with the United States just hours before US President Joe Biden was inaugurated, Reuters first …
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UAE telecom giants Etisalat, Du increase foreign ownership limit to 49%
Shares of Etisalat and Du jumped more than 14% following the announcement to consider lifting foreign ownership limit …
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UAE’s Etihad to start flights to Qatar next month
UAE’s national carrier, Etihad Airways, will restart flights to Doha, Qatar following the lifting of a three-year blockade, the Abu Dhabi-based airline confirmed on Wednesday. The flights will start …
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Dubai cancels non-essential surgery, live entertainment as COVID-19 cases surge
Dubai has suspended non-essential surgery for a month and live entertainment in hotels and restaurants until further notice as coronavirus infections surge.
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Vaccine Rollout Lifts Dubai Shares to Top of the Equity Pile
One of the world’s fastest vaccine rollouts is fueling one of its best stock rallies.As the United Arab Emirates pushes its inoculation program, the Dubai Financial Market General Index has climbed 12 …
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