The planned debt sale comes as Gulf borrowers line up to tap the international debt markets to bolster finances hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and low oil prices.
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384 Nigerians evacuated from UAE arrive in Abuja
Segun AdewoleThe Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has announced the return of 384 Nigerians from the United Arab Emirates.The returnees are part of the 802 Nigerians stranded in Saudi …
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Fortunes Diverge for Dubai, Turkey Firms Bidding on Israeli Port
Israeli officials have cleared United Arab Emirates port operator DP World to move forward in the privatization of Israel’s largest seaport but kept Turkey’s Yildirim Holding AS under further scrutiny …
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Dubai: Experts warn UAE could be added to hotel quarantine list today – travel advice
DUBAI holidays are at risk of being added to the new hotel quarantine list, an expert has warned. The ‘red list’ of 30 countries that require 10 days of self-isolation in hotels was revealed yesterday …
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Abu Dhabi T10 out to prove format sustainability as cricket awaits Olympic Games return
The Abu Dhabi T10 League kicks off on Thursday, with the fourth edition looking to further establish a proof of concept and longer-term legacy for the format, even as its suitability to spearhead …
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UAE to open new field hospital in Sharjah for Covid-19 emergencies – reports
A new field hospital is being built in Sharjah to deal with Covid-19 emergencies, the emirate’s police chief Major General Saif Al Ziri Al Shamsi has reportedly told local media. The field hospital …
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Five reasons make Sharjah your perfect shopping destination this winter
Sharjah’s shopping malls and retail stores offer many opportunities to win incredible prizes up to AED 2 million for 120 winners …
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Dubai Puts More Curbs on Travel, Hospitals as Virus Cases Climb
Dubai imposed further restrictions on air travel and hospitals as coronavirus cases continue to climb in the United Arab Emirates.
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Dubai Seeks to Lure Remote Workers With Free Vaccines
Dubai is trying to cash in on the vaccine economy by calling on digital nomads to move to the city for remote work, even as cases rise to record levels.
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Biden administration places hold on weapons sales to UAE, Saudi Arabia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen has contributed to that country’s humanitarian crisis.
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UAE: Man files lawsuit against wife over alleged borrowed funds, loses case
An Abu Dhabi court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a resident demanding that his wife return a deposit of Dh37,000 he’d made to her bank account while she was allegedly chasing a Canadian entry …
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Biden administration pauses US arms sales to UAE, Saudi Arabia
The Biden administration on Wednesday paused US arms sales to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia — one of several moves to address Trump-era foreign policies. Secretary of State Tony …
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Overnight Defense: Biden administration pausing UAE, Saudi arms sales | Pentagon making climate change national security priority | VA secretary nominee sails through hearing
Happy Wednesday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I’m Rebecca Kheel, and here’s your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe to …
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Biden administration pauses arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE
The Biden administration has paused arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as it conducts a wider review of agreements worth billions of dollars made by the Trump administration, …
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Dubai holidays: Is Dubai on the UK quarantine list?
DUBAI has always been a top holiday destination for Brits, with the sunny weather and stunning architecture attracting holidaymakers all year round. But is Dubai on the UK’s quarantine list?
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US puts hold on foreign arms sales, including F-35s to UAE
The Biden administration has put a temporary hold on several major foreign arms sales initiated by former President Donald Trump. Officials say that among the deals …
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Biden Freezes U.S. Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE
The Biden administration has imposed a temporary freeze on U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as it reviews billions of dollars in weapons transactions approved by former …
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