Pakistanis in Dubai and the Northern Emirates may now approach their consulate for free legal advice, a top envoy said. “We have opened a legal desk and signed a contract with a local firm. The lawyer …
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CME delists Dubai gold refinery three weeks after listing it
U.S. exchange operator CME Group has removed Dubai gold refinery Al Etihad from the list of refiners whose bars can be used to settle gold futures contracts in New York, only three weeks after adding …
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Sharjah students can continue with 100 per cent distance learning in new term
Parents can continue with 100 per cent distance learning for their children in the new term in private schools in Sharjah, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) …
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Dubai Businesses Return to Growth First Time Since Virus Struck
Dubai’s non-oil economy expanded in July for the first time since its downturn began when the coronavirus pandemic upended travel and commerce.
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Sharjah Police honour three brave men
Emirati honoured for helping police in arrest of a person Sharjah: An Emirati man was honoured by Sharjah police for his act of bravery and helping the police arrest a wanted person, while an expat as …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Abu Dhabi index leads major Gulf markets higher
Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Tuesday, with the Abu Dhabi index boosted by gains in International Holding’s shares following a sharp rise in its second-quarter profit. Aug 11 …
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7 drive-thru Covid-19 test centres open across UAE for entering Abu Dhabi
Seven new drive-through coronavirus screening centres have opened across the country. SEHA’s Ambulatory Healthcare Services announced on Tuesday the launch of laser-based DPI testing (blood test) for …
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Modon signs accord with LuLu for Courtyard Mall in Abu Dhabi
Modon Properties, mandated by the Government of Abu Dhabi to develop integrated tourism destinations and sustainable residential communities, has signed a long-term lease agreement with LuLu Group …
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Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port Terminal to connect Europe, Subcontinent
CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal, the first overseas greenfield project of Cosco Shipping Ports Limited (CSP), has announced the start of a direct, weekly service to several ports across Europe and the Indian …
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Tuesday morning traffic clogs Sharjah, Dubai roads
Morning rush hour slowed down traffic movement and caused huge tailbacks on key Dubai-Sharjah roads on Tuesday. According to Google Maps, tailbacks were reported on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and …
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IPL gets government nod for UAE, invites new title sponsor
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has received government permission to stage this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) in the United Arab Emirates, the league’s chairman Brijesh Patel …
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Sharjah launches ‘Salam Beirut’ to aid Beirut port blast survivors
What has hurt Beirut has hurt us all. Our brothers and sisters in Lebanon need us and we must do our best to fulfil our mo …
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Sharjah sees 62% improvement on seatbelt use
More Sharjah residents are buckling up these days, with the police recording a 62 per cent improvement on seatbelt use in the first half of the year, compared to the same period last year. Lt-Col …
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IPL to be staged in UAE after BCCI gets government clearance
This year’s Indian Premier League (IPL) will take place between Sept. 19 and Nov. 10 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after the Indian cricket board (BCCI) received government clearance, the Twenty20 …
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Dh100 a day fine from tomorrow for UAE visitors with expired visas
Starting tomorrow, overstay fines will be applicable to tourists in the UAE whose visit visas expired after March 1, Amer call centre officers and travel and tourism companies confirmed to Khaleej …
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UAE visit visa holders relieved as grace period is announced
Holders of expired visit and tourist visas were relieved after an additional ‘one-month extension’ of the grace period was announced by the UAE on Monday,. The Federal A …
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Coronavirus: UAE records 179 new cases as 198 patients recover
No new deaths linked to Covid-19 were reported over the past 24 hours The UAE confirmed 179 new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the country’s total to 62,704. A further 198 people recovered from …
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