Many of us have been forced to take our shopping habits online during lockdown, and while stores have been shuttered, many internet traders are flourishing. The government of Dubai is betting the …
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Sharjah Media City launches new freelancer package
Sharjah Media City (Shams) recently launched the freelancer package within the media industry across various fields including photography, design and filmmaking. The package provides individuals with …
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Dubai prison: Virtual visits and court hearing amid virus crisis
Behind a glass, sound-proof door, an inmate speaks with someone on a computer screen after visits to the Dubai prison were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a separate room of the same …
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Sharjah intensifies coronavirus safety inspection ahead of Eid Al Fitr
The Sharjah Municipality has completed its preparation for Eid based on systematic plans and precautionary measures in light of the current Covid-19 conditions. The plans include inspection visits …
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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad considers future without A380, A350 jets – sources
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is planning to lay off 1,200 employees as it considers permanently grounding its Airbus A380s and never operating the A350s it has ordered, company and industry sources said …
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Dubai Startup Jingle Pay Targets the Middle East With Digital Neobanking Services
PRNewswire/ — Dubai-based fintech startup Jingle Pay is bringing neobanking to the Middle East, starting with its home …
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Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center and Crescent Enterprises join hands to support startups amid Covid-19
An equity-free grant pool with ticket sizes of up to $50,000 available for Sheraa portfolio startups This website uses cookies to improve your online experience. They were placed on your computer when …
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UAE doctor says a contact-tracing app will be more effective in managing the coronavirus than a lockdown
Many countries, especially in Asia, have utilized extensive contact tracing to contain the spread of the virus.
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A look at support for the UAE’s creative industry
The UAE has created a fund that patrons of the arts, individuals and companies can contribute to in order to support the country’s creative industry, says Noura Al Kaabi, minister of culture and …
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Lamprell wins key EPIC contract in Sharjah
UAE-based Lamprell has been selected by Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) to undertake a medium-sized engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning (EPIC) contract associated with the …
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Coronavirus: Charities provide for six Sharjah siblings who lost both parents to COVID-19
Siblings who lost both parents now have accommodation and schooling covered Sharjah: Charities have lept to the aid of six Sharjah siblings orphaned after their parents died of coronavirus within 23 …
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Dubai May Lose a Third of Hotel Jobs as Virus Devastates Tourism
Dubai’s hotel occupancy has plummeted since the outbreak of the coronavirus and about 30% of workers in the industry will probably lose their jobs, according to research firm STR Global.
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Four Dubai Startups Providing Solutions Catered To Tackling The Coronavirus Pandemic
A look at the startups under the umbrella of startup incubator in5 that have been bringing forth innovations to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people in the UAE amid efforts to curb COVID-19.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Egyptian stocks dip on coronavirus restrictions, FAB boosts Abu Dhabi
Egyptian shares fell sharply on Wednesday amid the tightening of coronavirus restrictions, but major Gulf equity markets were higher, with Abu Dhabi’s index rising the most on the back of First Abu …
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Dubai SME Allocates AED 20 Million to Guarantee Capital for SMEs Through The Fund & Beehive Partnership
Based SMEs owned or managed by an Emirati can benefit from scheme- Three-month payment holiday for SMEs to help during Covid-19 – …
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Dubai’s new malls likely to add 7.4mln sq ft retail space by end-2021
Dubai’s new major malls are expected to add more than 7.4 million square feet (sq. ft) of Gross Leasable Area (GLA) by end-2021, according to industry sources. There are eight active mall projects in …
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Dubai police test using surveillance cameras to detect coronavirus
Hoping to spot signs of the coronavirus among the public, police in Dubai are testing out the use of security cameras fitted with facial recognition software and thermal imaging technology. Thousands …
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