Dubai’s hotel occupancy has plummeted since the outbreak of the coronavirus and about 30% of workers in the industry will probably lose their jobs, according to research firm STR Global.
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Four Dubai Startups Providing Solutions Catered To Tackling The Coronavirus Pandemic
A look at the startups under the umbrella of startup incubator in5 that have been bringing forth innovations to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people in the UAE amid efforts to curb COVID-19.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Egyptian stocks dip on coronavirus restrictions, FAB boosts Abu Dhabi
Egyptian shares fell sharply on Wednesday amid the tightening of coronavirus restrictions, but major Gulf equity markets were higher, with Abu Dhabi’s index rising the most on the back of First Abu …
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Dubai SME Allocates AED 20 Million to Guarantee Capital for SMEs Through The Fund & Beehive Partnership
Based SMEs owned or managed by an Emirati can benefit from scheme- Three-month payment holiday for SMEs to help during Covid-19 – …
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Dubai’s new malls likely to add 7.4mln sq ft retail space by end-2021
Dubai’s new major malls are expected to add more than 7.4 million square feet (sq. ft) of Gross Leasable Area (GLA) by end-2021, according to industry sources. There are eight active mall projects in …
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Dubai police test using surveillance cameras to detect coronavirus
Hoping to spot signs of the coronavirus among the public, police in Dubai are testing out the use of security cameras fitted with facial recognition software and thermal imaging technology. Thousands …
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Sharjah: 6 siblings orphaned as both parents die from COVID-19
Children aged from kindergarten to grade 10 lose mum and dad to coronavirus 23 days apart Sharjah: A Sudanese family living in Sharjah has been ripped apart after both parents died from coronavirus …
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UAE investor may buy into sleeping giant of French rugby
An unnamed Middle Eastern individual represented by former France winger Christophe Dominici said on Tuesday they want to buy second-tier French rugby club Beziers. Dominici, who played 67 times for …
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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad makes first known flight to Israel, carrying Palestinian aid
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad makes first known flight to Israel, carrying Palestinian aid …
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Fire-hit Abbco Tower residents without tenancy contract told to leave hotel in Sharjah
Dozens of Abbco Tower residents who do not have a official tenancy contract were on Tuesday asked to vacate the alternate accommodation they were provided at a hotel after the tower was hit by a fire …
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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways warns of redundancies ‘across several areas’
“We are incredibly proud of our world-class workforce, however, we have had to make redundancies across several areas of our business to reflect current market conditions,” an Etihad spokesperson said …
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Ceasefire, Diplomacy Needed to End Libyan Crisis: UAE Official
The United Arab Emirates believes the only acceptable path forward in the Libyan crisis involves “an immediate, comprehensive ceasefire and a return to the political process”, the UAE’s minister of …
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Etihad makes 1st known commercial flight between UAE, Israel
Etihad Airways said Tuesday it would fly aid for the Palestinians amid the coronavirus pandemic from the capital of the United Arab Emirates into Israel, …
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Etihad making first known flight between UAE and Israel
Etihad Airways says it is flying aid for the Palestinians amid the coronavirus pandemic into Israel, marking the first known direct commercial flight between nations. The Abu Dhabi-based, state-owned …
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Fire-hit tower residents without tenancy contract told to leave hotel in Sharjah
Dozens of Abbco Tower residents who do not have a official tenancy contract were on Tuesday asked to vacate the alternate accommodation they were provided at a hotel after the tower was hit by a fire …
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Sharjah FoCP efforts to offer moral, financial support go fully virtual
SHARJAH- Friends of Cancer Patients, FoCP, a UAE-based non-profit organisation, has introduced several innovative solutions to ensure the continuity of its services to cancer patients and survivors in …
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The Crypto ecosystem needs to mature
As more evidence of impressive institutionally compliant behaviour shows itself in the crypto world, it’s more juvenile side is exposed …
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