Private schools in Sharjah have been ordered to pay teachers’ salaries in full and any reductions made during the Covid-19 period should be given back to them, the emirate’s education authority said …
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Sharjah Ruler orders free COVID-19 tests government employees
The Human Resources Department in Sharjah, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Community Protection represented in the Sharjah Medical Zone, has already started conducting COVID-19 tests …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai outperforms on property shares as banks aid Saudi
Dubai’s stock market rose on Monday as property shares advanced, while Saudi Arabia extended gains from the previous session following an extension of output cuts by OPEC+ nations. June 8 (Reuters) – …
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Free coronavirus tests for Emirati, expat workers in Sharjah public sector
Government employees in Sharjah are now being tested for Covid-19 as they are expected to report back to their offices soon, authorities announced. The emirate’s Department of Human Resources has …
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Abu Dhabi Airport ramps up health and safety measures as travel restarts
As air travel begins again in the UAE, General Manager for Abu Dhabi Airport, Mohammed Ahmed, says that passengers passing through the airport will have a safe and seamless experience.
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UAE Says Egypt Initiative for Libya Boosts Peace Track
The United Arab Emirates supports a new Egyptian peace initiative for Libya as a move towards a ceasefire and political solution, a senior official said on Monday. The UAE, Egypt and Russia back the …
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Dubai Islamic Bank hires for US$ Reg S sukuk
HONG KONG, June 8 (IFR) – Dubai Islamic Bank, rated A3/A (Moody’s/Fitch), has mandated banks for a proposed US dollar benchmark five-year or long five-year Reg S sukuk offering. B …
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Dubai’s Financial Hub Invests in Four FinTech Startups
Dubai International Financial Centre invested in four financial technology startups as part of the business hub’s $100 million fund to help companies seeking access to Middle East, Africa and South …
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Survey: Dubai, Tell Us How You Feel About Returning To Work From Your Offices Post The COVID-19 Lockdowns
Built by Entrepreneur Middle East in collaboration with Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this survey aims to look into the sentiment of private sector employees in Dubai about going back to …
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Sharjah: Is it cheaper to buy groceries from supermarkets or wholesale?
Gulf News spoke to a few people from the UAE who shared what they generally buy on a monthly basis to compare prices from wholesale markets versus leading supermarkets around the …
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Accident on Dubai-Sharjah road causes huge tailbacks
An accident on the road also caused huge tailbacks on the road. Motorists are advised take caution and take alternative routes where possible. According to Google Maps, heavy traffic congestion was …
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Sharjah mosques start sterlilisation ahead of reopening
The sterilisation operation comes as a step for reopening mosques, however, the date for reopening the mosques has not been announced. Videos showing preparations and precautionary measures in full …
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Abu Dhabi wealth fund to invest $752m in Mukesh Ambani’s Jio platforms
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority will invest $752m in Jio Platforms, joining a roster of marquee investors backing billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s dream of creating an Indian tech titan. Adia, the Gulf …
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India’s Reliance Jio Platforms to sell $750 million stake to Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Mukesh Ambani has courted the seventh major investor for his telecommunications business in just as many weeks. On Sunday, Reliance Jio Platforms said it will sell a stake of 1.16% for $750 million to …
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India’s Reliance says Abu Dhabi Investment Authority invests $752 million in digital unit
Indian oil-to-telecoms conglomerate Reliance Industries said on Sunday that the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) will buy 1.16% of its digital unit Jio Platforms for 56.83 billion rupees ($752 …
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Dubai Leads Gulf Stocks Higher After OPEC Extends Output Cuts
Dubai shares climbed the most in the Gulf on after OPEC+ agreed to a one-month extension of its record output cuts, underpinning the recovery in oil prices.
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Heavy traffic towards Dubai from Sharjah: Police
They advised motorists to take caution and take alternative routes. According to Google Maps, heavy traffic congestion was observed on key highways like E311 Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road from …
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