The United Arab Emirates (UAE) economy is likely to contract by 3.6% this year after economic activity slowed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the central bank said on Wednesday. In the first …
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Dubai merger boosts state-linked property firm’s debt – sources
Islamic bonds issued by Dubai’s Meraas Holding, a state-linked property developer, have shot up in value after the government announced the company would come under the umbrella of the ruler of …
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A fire-free summer? Sharjah refocuses on high-rise buildings with cladding
Sharjah Municipality has carried out inspections to ensure safety of buildings in the city Sharjah: Building owners with cladding on their property have been urged to revamp and upgrade their facades …
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E-commerce will play ‘massive role’ in UAE retail: Dubai Future Foundation
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated e-commerce activity in the United Arab Emirates, and online shopping is likely to keep playing a “major role” even as businesses and consumers emerge from …
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‘Paaji, teach your fast bowler’: Aamer Sohail opens up on on-field argument with Navjot Singh Sidhu during 1996 Sharjah match
Sidhu he had talked about an anecdote. I had confronted him about it on a news channel in 2005 when we were talking. He again talked about that incident, and I told him that things had not happened …
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Starting A Business During A Downturn: The Stories Behind Two Dubai Ventures That Launched Amid The COVID-19 Crisis
“I think that the importance of having an online presence has proven key in this environment. That decision could make or break a business right now, especially with the restrictions seen around the …
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Expats Are Leaving Dubai, and That’s Bad for the Economy
Oxford Economics estimates the United Arab Emirates, of which Dubai is a part, could lose 900,000 jobs — eye-watering for a country of 9.6 million — and see 10% of its residents uproot. Newspapers …
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Expats Are Leaving Dubai and That’s Bad News for the Economy
Oxford Economics estimates the United Arab Emirates, of which Dubai is a part, could lose 900,000 jobs — eye-watering for a country of 9.6 million — and see 10% of its residents uproot. Newspapers …
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Palestinian PM Says Not Informed of New UAE Aid Flight Via Israel
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said on Tuesday he was unaware that a plane from the United Arab Emirates was to fly to Israel carrying medical aid for the Palestinians. His remarks, …
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Second Etihad Plane From UAE Lands In Israel
UAE carrier Etihad Airways sent its second flight to Israel in less than a month Tuesday, carrying medical aid to help the Palestinians tackle the coronavirus pandemic, witnesses and officials said.
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UFC ‘Fight Island’ revealed in Abu Dhabi, will host 4 shows
The UFC’s mysterious “Fight Island” is actually Yas Island, a popular tourist destination in Abu Dhabi where the mixed martial arts promotion will hold four shows in July. The UFC revealed the …
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UFC “Fight Island” revealed in Abu Dhabi, will host 4 shows and include Colorado’s Rose Namajunas
The UFC’s mysterious “Fight Island” is actually Yas Island, a popular tourist destination in Abu Dhabi where the mixed martial arts promotion will hold four shows in July.
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UAE On Brink Of Launching Arab World’s First Space Mission To Mars
The probe will launch from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center The probe is slated to return to Earth in February 2021. Over the past 55 years, only six other countries have sent missions to Mars The …
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UFC 251: Alexander Volkanovski to face Max Holloway on ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi
The UFC will host four events on ‘Fight Island’, which will be located in Abu Dhabi, president Dana White has confirmed.
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UFC 251 will be on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, Dana White says
Yas Island in, United Arab Emirates will host four events next month, starting with UFC 251 on July 11. A welterweight bout between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns will h …
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Dana White cannot wait for Yas Island in Abu Dhabi to host UFC events
UFC president Dana White has promised “an experience that none of us will ever forget” after it was announced Yas Island in Abu Dhabi will host four of the organisation’s events next month. White has …
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Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns headlines UFC 251 on ‘Fight Island’ in Abu Dhabi
Gilbert Burns – not Jorge Masvidal – has been pegged as the next challenger for welterweight champ Kamaru Usman.
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