“It has been super quick, I haven’t had a chance to process everything,” Ardakani told us when we met with her and Clarke at the Paramount Hotel in Dubai on Wednesday. Ardakani had just flown in to …
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Jordanian expat from Sharjah wins $1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw
Salman, a 28-year-old Jordanian national based in Sharjah, has joined the long list of US$1 million winners when his ticket number 2149 in Millennium Millionaire Series 339 was drawn at Dubai Duty …
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Israeli Security Firm Curv Signs UAE Crypto Exchange HAYVN
Israeli startup Curv, which provides security infrastructure for digital assets, has partnered with UAE-based crypto OTC platform and custodian, HAYVN.
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Dubai Sports Council plans to develop Emirati coaches and nurture young talents
Empowering Emirati coaches and developing young Emirati talents has been one of the Council’s primary focus since its inception and it has launched a number of programmes and initiatives over the …
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COVID-19: How Abu Dhabi public health chief protected community even as he battled the virus himself
Abu Dhabi: As the COVID-19 outbreak hit the UAE, one of Abu Dhabi’s top health chiefs found himself down with the virus. Fighting the coronavirus in isolation for 20 days, Matar Al Nuaimi, director …
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Raining sixes in Sharjah – IPL 2020 contest between RR and CSK produces THIS record
The weather forecast in Sharjah on Tuesday was expected to be hot and dry without any rain. However, the forecast was proven wrong, although with a twist. It did rain. It rained sixes in Sharjah …
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Dh750,000 fine waived as Indian expat in Sharjah is set to fly home after 20 years
Sharjah: This Indian expatriate cannot believe that he can finally go home after 20 years, with Dh750,000 of fine waived by Sharjah authorities. What’s in a name? Even a letter matters …
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Abu Dhabi to end alcohol licence system for residents
Abu Dhabi residents will no longer need a licence to buy and drink alcohol, the authorities have said. A note sent to distribution companies and retailers said they were not required to ask customers …
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‘Lucky Man’: Sharjah Resident ‘Steals’ Ball after Classic Dhoni Launches Six Outside the Stadium
With nothing to lose, Dhoni loosened up and brought the memories of the good old days by thumping Tom Curran for three consecutive sixes on the last three deliveries of the match, one of which was …
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Dubai Police records 721 violations of COVID-19 precautionary measures on beaches
The Ports Police Station of the Dubai Police issued 721 violations against beachgoers for flouting Resolution No. 38 of 2020 issued by the Attorney General of the United Arab Emirates on enforcement …
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UAE weather: Drivers beware, foggy conditions in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Image Credit: Abdul Rahman/Gulf News Dubai: Drivers should take precautions, as it is a foggy morning for UAE residents especially in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM …
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“Building an appetite” for Europe in Dubai
Touted as “the most sustainable project on the planet”, the $5bn (AED18.3bn) master-planned hospitality and second home island destination The Heart of Europe is being built by The Kleindienst Group, …
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How the UAE emerged as a regional powerhouse
We had flown up the previous day from Tirana in Puma helicopters flown by UAE Air Force pilots through the twisting, rugged ravines of north-east Albania. The man now brushing his teeth at the basin …
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Amidst F-35 to UAE rumors, Esper pledges to support Israeli edge
“A cornerstone of our defense relationship is preserving Israel’s qualitative military edge in the region,” Esper said.
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Woman in Dubai commits suicide by putting face in water pot
Dubai: An Asian woman committed suicide by putting her face in a water pot in her bathroom, Dubai Police investigations revealed on Tuesday. The case of the mystery death of a woman in her 20s was …
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Why Dubai’s healthcare sector may need to adapt to cope with retiree influx
Dubai’s healthcare sector may need to adapt to dealing with more elderly patients and their specific needs after the emirate launched its retirement visa initiative. Dubai’s population is young, with …
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721 Dubai beachgoers found violating COVID-19 rules, fined
The Ports Police Station of the Dubai Police issued 721 violations against beachgoers for flouting Resolution No. 38 of 2020 issued by the Attorney General of the United Arab Emirates on enforcement …
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