The recent pandemic and subsequent lockdown significantly impacted the cashflow of all salons and spas in Dubai. When salons opened on 24 th Apr’20, they were allowed to open for restricted hours, 30% …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank wants to restart talks to buy Bank Audi’s Egypt unit, say sources
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) plans to restart talks to buy the Egyptian business of Lebanon’s Bank Audi , two sources familiar with the matter said.
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DCD launches “You Matter” in support of Abu Dhabi Workers’ mental health
Designed in 8 languages, the campaign aims to reach the largest possible segment of workers in the residential complexes and neighbourhoods in which they live …
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Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi establishes hotline to support workers’ mental health during pandemic
It is staffed by trained responders, who give advice on everything from how to improve communication with family to the importance of hobbies …
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Mali coup: Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta ‘flies to UAE’
President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, who was ousted in a coup last month, has left the country. Mr Keïta, 75, has flown to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for medical treatment after suffering from a …
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Dubai is Handing out Retirement Visas
Dubai is offering a special visa for those looking for retirement escapes. Under the programme, anyone above the age of 55, foreigners and expatriates, can live in Dubai for five years. To be eligible …
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Coronavirus: Where to get a PCR nasal swab test in Dubai for Dh249
Residents in Dubai can now get a PCR nasal swab for a reduced price of Dh250 or under in some hospitals and drive-through locations across the city. Prices have come down over the past few weeks as …
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Israeli business delegations led by banks Hapoalim, Leumi to visit UAE
The heads of Israel’s two biggest banks will travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this month, the first such visits since the two countries agreed to normalize relations.
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Israel’s Two Biggest Banks Sending Delegations to UAE
Israel’s two largest banks are headed to the United Arab Emirates this month to explore opportunities for cooperation now that the countries have started normalizing ties.
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More UAE business must go chatboting
Chatbots built with robust natural language processing (NLP) and self-learning capabilities can provide sustained conversational experiences by gathering huge volumes of customer data across channels …
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UAE: Clear weather, with partly cloudy skies at times; winds will cause dust to blow
While the day will mostly see clear weather, some parts of the country will have partly cloudy skies, at times. The UAE’s National Center of Meteorology, in it’s daily weather forecast said that the …
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Ousted Mali president Keita leaves for Abu Dhabi
Ousted Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita left the country on Saturday for medical treatment in Abu Dhabi, an adviser said.
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Diplomat says Mali’s deposed president has been evacuated to Abu Dhabi for medical treatment after detention by junta
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Diplomat says Mali’s deposed president has been evacuated to Abu Dhabi for medical treatment after detention by junta.
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UAE creates Satellite Operations Center for distance learning
Al Hammadi said the UAE was well prepared to make the shift to distance learning platforms after the pandemic hit because in 2012 the country launched the Mohammed Bin Rashid Smart Learning Initiative …
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These women have been teachers for 4 decades in UAE
Mariamma said the new distance learning method offers teachers a new opportunity to get the best out of students. “I find so many ways of innovation and creativity which can be brought out in the …
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Space race: Dubai residents opting for bigger homes post-Covid
Dubai residents are increasingly moving towards affordable community houses in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak as they now prefer bigger and more open spaces, property developers say. “There has …
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Abu Dhabi to reopen 135 air-conditioned bus shelters
Only 3 passengers are allowed at a time to wait inside the bus shelter Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) announced on Saturday it is going to reopen 135 air-conditioned bus …
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