Dubai Police have fined a woman $2,722 (AED 10,000) organizing a house party with a musical band, in violation of existing regulations against public gatherings amid the coronavirus pandemic. The …
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Indian maid who jumped from Ajman building to flee from agent, flies home from Dubai
Consulate helps repatriate Asma while Rashid Hospital waives off medical bills Dubai: She reportedly jumped from a building in Ajman while trying to flee from a recruitment agent. With multiple …
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Welliton shines with hat-trick in big Sharjah win
Sharjah’s Welliton celebrates a goal during the AFC Champions League Group C match against Al Taawoun yesterday. (Twitter/TheAFCCL) An emphatic second-half display saw Sharjah cruise to a 6-0 …
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Palestinians Arrest Supporters of Abbas Rival Based in UAE
Mohammed Dahlan has lived in the UAE since being driven out of the Israeli-occupied West Bank in 2011 after a bitter row with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his political party Fatah, of …
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The UAE-Bahrain-Israel accords are a big step — in the wrong direction
American commentators are right to welcome peace agreements between the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Israel. It is not every day that we see signs of reconciliation between Arabs and Israelis — …
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Abu Dhabi ends liquor license requirements for drinkers
Abu Dhabi, the conservative capital of the United Arab Emirates, is eliminating its licensing system for alcohol purchases for drinkers after Dubai repeatedly loosened its own rules to boost sales and …
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FinCEN Files: UAE central bank failed to prevent Iran sanctions evasion
Among the FinCEN files is an SAR that shows the New York branch of UK-based Standard Chartered Bank contacted the Central Bank of the UAE in 2012 after noticing hundreds of suspic …
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Fancy a night out in the open in Dubai? Here’s your chance
Dubai Tourism issues new rules for outdoor camps run by tour operators …
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Dubai unveils plan for giant B2B wholesale market
Investment Corporation of Dubai says initial focus will be on three sectors – furniture and living, food and fashion.
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Sharjah students scoop James Dyson award for ‘smart ring’ to help visually impaired
The Egyptian friends won the famous inventor’s competition for their wearable technology prototype Two friends from the American University Sharjah will take on the world after winning a competition …
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Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre launches new initiative to help food and health tech start-ups
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) is launching an initiative to help regional start-ups within the health and food tech space, which are working to mitigate challenges posed by the Covid-19 …
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Sharjah’s Sheraa launches $250,000 Middle East and Africa startup challenge
Winners will need to show they made a difference during these challenging times Dubai: The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) is launching a $250,000 prize for high prospect startups in the …
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IPL 2020: Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch report ahead of CSK vs RR
After three days of action-packed cricket in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, IPL 2020 will move to Sharjah on Tuesday as Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with the Rajasthan Royals at the Sharjah Cricket …
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Sharjah resident wins three international recognitions for space research
In little more than a month, however, the Sharjah resident has also gone on to bag two more international awards. He was named in the Mars Generation 24 under 24 Award for leaders and innovators in …
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Israel, Abu Dhabi Forge Film Ties Following Normalization Agreement
The recent U.S.-brokered agreement under which Israel established diplomatic relations with two Arab states has rapidly prompted formal film industry ties between Israel and the United Arab …
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Public school staff and families in Abu Dhabi eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Circular sent to schools says those interested must register before September 24 Abu Dhabi: Teachers at Abu Dhabi’s public schools have been allowed to opt for the COVID-19 vaccines that are being …
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Abu Dhabi and Israel sign film and TV deal: expect new film festival and co-productions
A new agreement has been announced between the Abu Dhabi Film Commission, the Israel Film Fund and the Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film and Television School. This collaboration will herald Abu Dhabi-Israel …
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