Dubai recorded AED551 billion ($150 billion) worth of non-oil external trade in the first half (H1) of 2020, highlighting the emirate’s ability to minimise the impact of the pandemic-induced global …
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Nakheel to launch Palm West Beach waterfront destination in Dubai this week
Nakheel Malls, the retail arm of master developer Nakheel, will launch the Palm West Beach waterfront destination in Dubai later this week. It will include beachside dining and nightlife options …
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Revealed: Where rents are falling in Dubai
Rents in Dubai have fallen as low as 21 per cent in the third quarter 2020 as contraction in income forces considerable movement in the rental market. Real estate consultants say that as a result of …
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Most sought-after locations for Dubai’s property buyers revealed
As Dubai’s real-estate market bounces back from the pandemic, residential units in established communities are proving to be a clear favourite among property buyers. From July to September, potential …
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Kate Winslet to Appear in Film Centering On the One Coin Ponzi Scheme
Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet is set to produce and star in a new film about the Bulgarian Ponzi scheme One Coin.
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Talking Points: How did spinners do so well in Sharjah?
How did the spinners do so well in Sharjah? Varun Chakaravarthy, Sundar and Yuzvendra Chahal had combined figures of 12-0-57-3. The success of the spinners was partly down to the tiring pitches and …
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UAE’s SNOC says Eni on go with Sharjah gas project despite COVID-19, capex cuts
Eni (E-0.1%) would be moving ahead with a gas project in Sharjah, UAE despite COVID-19 and Eni’s capital expenditures and cost cuts, the CEO of state-owned Sharjah National Oil (SNOC), told S&P …
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Sharjah Airport opens East Expansion project
The project is part of the development to raise Sharjah International Airport’s capacity to 20 million passengers by 2025.
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AB-solutely classic De Villiers lights up Sharjah Stadium as Bangalore prevail over Kolkata
AB de Villiers smashed a breath-taking 33-ball 73 as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) trounced Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a lopsided Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Sharjah on Monday. After …
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UAE to host second human trial abroad of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine
Human trials of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, named Sputnik V, will be held in the United Arab Emirates, the second country after Belarus to take part in the programme of which results are expected …
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Palestinians are out in the cold but not forgotten in Israel-UAE deal?
To achieve UAE peace, Israel was not required to make territorial concessions as it had with the 1979 Egyptian deal.
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Dubai’s non-oil trade slips but stays resilient
Dubai’s non-oil trade slipped 18.5 per cent in the first half of 2020 to Dh551 billion compared to Dh676 billion for the same period last year as the emirate maintained uninterrupted trade flow even …
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Uganda Cranes to return on Tuesday after two-week camp in Dubai
The Cecafa champions have been preparing for their Afcon qualifying doubleheader against South Sudan in November Uganda have completed their camp in Dubai and are expected back in the country on …
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Sharjah airport takes off for post Covid-19 era with Dh40m extension
Sharjah Airport has opened a Dh40 million extension that can handle 20m passengers by 2025. The 4,000 square metre expansion features four new gates, nine waiting areas, modern security equipment and …
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Cabinet approves Israel-UAE deal to normalize relations
A delegation from the United Arab Emirates will visit Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet approved a historic normalization of relations between the two nations Monday.
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Dubai shuts down restaurant, fines 7 gyms for violating COVID-19 guidelines
A restaurant in Dubai, which failed to adhere to the precautionary measures related to COVID-19, was ordered closed by Dubai Economy in co-operation with the Dubai Tourism on Sunday. Field inspectors …
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Daring rescue buy Dubai Police as crane operator suffers heart attack mid-air in Jebel Ali Port
Dubai: Dubai Police rescued a crane operator who suffered a heart attack while performing his duty at a height of 65 metres, an official said on Monday. Lieutenant Colonel Yahya Hussain Mohammad …
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