DUBAI, July 13 (Reuters) – Sharjah, the third-largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates, has hired banks to arrange the issuance of U.S. dollar-denominated 30-year Formosa bonds, a document showed …
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Abu Dhabi eyes hosting more world class sporting events
Abu Dhabi, believes “the sky is the limit” when it comes to hosting huge global events in the UAE capital. Abu Dhabi made history on Sunday when it hosted the inaugural UFC Fight Island event, with …
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Deiveson Figueiredo flying to Abu Dhabi after testing negative for COVID-19
UFC flyweight contender Deiveson Figueiredo is headed to Abu Dhabi after all. According to his manager, Wallid Ismail, Figueiredo was cleared to fly to Abu Dhabi late Saturday night after testing …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf bourses end higher as DAMAC lifts Dubai
Most major Gulf markets closed higher on Sunday, as investor focus turned to corporate earnings starting this week, while a surge in DAMAC Properties helped the Dubai bourse. Dubai’s main share index …
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Summer Surprise: Positive future for Dubai’s economy, retail officials say
With Dubai welcoming tourists from all around the world and the highly anticipated Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) festival kicking off, retail officials say that they are confident about the future of …
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Pedestrian deaths on Dubai roads drop by 76% in 12 years
The RTA plans to build another 34 footbridges between 2021-2026, which will bring the total number of pedestrian bridges to 150. Pedestrian fatalities in Dubai have dropped by 76 per cent between 2007 …
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Feeling unwell and want the day off in Abu Dhabi? Go to HR robot
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Sick leave applications of employees will now be approved using automated systems, the Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced. The robotic programme, powered by …
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Libya’s NOC accuses UAE of being behind oil blockade
Libya’s National Oil Corp (NOC) on Sunday accused the United Arab Emirates of instructing eastern forces in Libya’s civil war to reimpose a blockade of oil exports after the departure of a first …
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Sharjah authorities contain oil spill on Khor Fakkan beaches
Authorities have cautioned residents from going near the beaches to protect them from the harmful effects of the crude oil.
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Kamaru Usman beats Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251 on Abu Dhabi island
In an earlier bout, County Durham bantamweight Davey Grant survived a broken jaw in a knockout win over American Martin Day.
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Usman outclasses Masvidal as UFC debuts on ‘Fight Island’ in UAE
Kamaru Usman put on a ‘Fight Island’ masterclass Sunday to retain his Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight world title by grinding down a brave Jorge Masvidal in Abu Dhabi. “I’m at the top of …
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UAE residents stranded in India begin return journey home
After a four-month long wait, scores of stranded residents in India have begun their journey home to the UAE today.
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Watch: The UAE Mars mission to search for past lifeforms
UAE Hope Probe, the first interplanetary mission by an Arab country, launches on July 15 Dubai: The countdown has begun and the world is ready to watch the UAE make history when it launches its Mars …
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Sharjah ‘accelerator’ project on fast-track
More than 500 businesses sign up to be shortlisted for funding Dubai: More than 500 companies from 57 countries signed up for the Sharjah Advanced Industry Accelerator (SAIA) online programme that …
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Focusing On The Problem You Are Solving Will Help Attract Your First Customers, Says Former Dubai Smartpreneur Competition Winner
WakeCap, an enterprise technology solution, was the first place winner of the 3rd cycle of the Dubai Smartpreneur Competition.
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UFC 251 on Fight Island: Usman vs. Masvidal results, highlights from Abu Dhabi card
Petr Yan vs. Jose Aldo for the UFC bantamweight championship; Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway for Volkanovski’s UFC featherweight championship; and Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal for Usman’s …
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Dubai Announces New Coronavirus Economic Support Worth Over $400 Million
Dubai has announced a new package worth 1.5 billion dirhams ($408 million) to help the economy cope with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the crown prince of the emirate, Hamdan Bin Mohammed …
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