Nakheel PJSC, the developer of the palm-shaped island in Dubai, joined companies in the Middle East business hub that cut pay after the coronavirus pandemic slashed demand at its malls and hotels.
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Fire engulfs 48-story residential tower in Sharjah, UAE
Fire crews battled for two hours to control a blaze in a 623-foot high tower in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.
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Dubai Hotel Mogul Says ‘Bleeding’ Firms Need Economy to Reopen
Dubai hotel mogul Khalaf Al Habtoor said his companies are “bleeding” because of the coronavirus pandemic and the economy can’t wait for a vaccine to become available before major activity resumes. He …
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Dubai Chamber Gathers Public And Private Sector Representatives To Focus On Challenges Of COVID-19 Impact
The virtual meeting was a discussion about the challenges of the current state and developments related to COVID-19, and its effects on the business sector and the economy.
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Seven injured in 48-storey fire in UAE
Sharjah authorities offered no immediate explanation, while safety experts blamed cladding …
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Seven people reportedly injured in 48-storey fire in UAE
Sharjah authorities offered no immediate explanation, while safety experts blamed cladding …
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Abbco Tower: Fire engulfs skyscraper in UAE city of Sharjah
A fire has engulfed a skyscraper in Sharjah, one of the largest cities in the United Arab Emirates, showering debris on cars in the streets below. Dozens of firefighters worked to put out the blaze in …
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Video: Massive fire erupts in Sharjah tower
A massive fire broke out at a residential tower in Al Nahda in Sharjah on Tuesday night, but no casualties have been reported. The quick response by Sharjah Civil Defence teams averted a major …
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Massive fire breaks out at high-rise in Sharjah, residents evacuated
At least a dozen fire trucks and scores of firefighters were rushed to the spot and the fire was doused, according to the local daily. Cooling operations were underway.
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Expo 2020 Dubai adjourned one year, to run October 2021 till March 2022
After it had anticipated a postponement back in April, Expo 2020 Dubai has confirmed on Monday that the international event will take place a year from its original dates. The new schedule will see …
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Photos: Fire breaks out in Sharjah building
A fire broke out in a building in Sharjah’s Al Nahda area on Tuesday evening. According to eye witnesses, the blaze erupted in a building next to Taj Bangalore restaurant. Fire engines and ambulances …
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Pakistan concerned at workers returning coronavirus-positive from UAE
Pakistan has raised concerns with the United Arab Emirates that workers are returning home from the Gulf nation with high rates of COVID-19 and that crowded living conditions in the UAE may be helping …
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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ to Buy Jordanian Firm From Founders and Carlyle
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ is close to buying a Jordanian frozen food processor from its founders and the Carlyle Group LP, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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Stem cell inhaler to ease COVID-19 lung symptoms being tested in Abu Dhabi
Researchers in the United Arab Emirates said Monday that they have seen “promising” results in a stem cell treatment for COVID-19 symptoms they have tested on 73 patients. If everything “went well and …
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Dubai Mall reopens under new safeguards
The massive Dubai Mall welcomed more than 80 million visitors last year. Then the coronavirus took hold. Now, after a strict 24-hour lockdown period that lasted over two weeks, the mall — and the …
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Sharjah to set up new infrastructure development authority
The authority, Mubadara, aims to implement the initiatives and promote the infrastructure development in Sharjah, contributing in ensuring proper implementation of government capital initiatives and …
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Video: Man arrested in Sharjah for vandalising dozens of cars
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have arrested an Asian man who allegedly vandalised dozens of cars parked in front of buildings in the emirate. Police issued a statement late Monday night after a video clip …
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