SHARJAH – Sharjah Islamic Bank, SIB, recorded an 8.6 percent increase in its operating profits amounting to AED 332.3 million in the first half of 2020 compared to AED 305.9 million for the same …
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Nigerian mother stranded in Dubai with newborn quadruplets amid Covid travel restrictions
A Nigerian mother and her quadruplets remain in Dubai because of coronavirus travel restrictions that have prevented them from traveling home, her husband told CNN.
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Roadmap to create ‘fastest route to recovery’ for Dubai’s culture industry
The launch of Dubai Culture’s Six-Year Strategic Roadmap has been announced, with the overarching aim of positioning Dubai as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity and a thriving …
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Sharjah FDI Office highlights how emirate is responding to shifting needs of American investors in current economic climate
Marwan Al Sarkal: Shurooq has been heeding investor sentiments to create economic diversity and enhance Sharjah’s appeal as an investment, tourism, and business destination. Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh: …
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Bitrump Offers White Label Exchange Architecture to the UAE Crypto Industry
UAE based leading crypto exchange Bitrump is helping the local crypto industry and enterprises with their highly scalable …
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UAE’s migrant workers fret over future in coronavirus economy
When Kapil left his Nepali village for an airport job packing cargo in the United Arab Emirates, he thought he was securing a future for himself and his family.
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Sharjah to have specialised breast care unit
In the presence of Sheikha Hend Faisal Al Qassimi, Al Zahra Hospital in Sharjah, announced the opening of a specialised breast care unit for residents of Sharjah and the Northern Emirates. The opening …
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Move Fast And Fix Things: How Dubai’s Startups Are Stepping Up With Solutions For “The New Normal”
A look at how GoFood and Opaala have pivoted away from traditional service models to help cater better to the hospitality sector while keeping an eye on educating customers on what ails F&B owners, …
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Sandstorm Sweeps Through Downtown Dubai
A sandstorm hit Dubai on July 21, as cities across the United Arab Emirates reported sandstorms followed by heavy rain. Local reports said the UAE is expecting partly cloudy skies with light to …
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Trump, Abu Dhabi crown prince discuss Libya in phone call: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan discussed regional security issues including the “importance of de-escalation in Libya through the removal …
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Abu Dhabi private school staff, students to screen for COVID-19 before return to school
All staff and students in Abu Dhabi private schools must undergo COVID-19 testing prior to being authorised to return to the school premises. Details concerning coverage, sched …
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UAE’s EDGE to buy Lockheed stake in military maintenance company
United Arab Emirates state defence conglomerate EDGE said on Tuesday it was taking full ownership of UAE military repair and maintenance company AMMROC by buying the 40% stake held by Lockheed Martin …
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Sandstorm Blurs Dubai Sky
A sandstorm hit Dubai on July 21, as cities across the United Arab Emirates reported sandstorms followed by heavy rain. Local reports said the country is expecting partly cloudy skies with light to …
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Sharjah Crown Prince approves conversion of some villas into nurseries
Dr Tariq Sultan bin Khadem, Chairman of the Sharjah Human Resources Directorate, SHRD, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for Human Resources, referred to the numbers of meetings held by the …
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Sharjah Civil Defence teams put out fire in Al Taawun twin towers
The Sharjah civil defence teams successfully managed to put out a fire in Al Bandary Twin Towers in Sharjah. Police operation team had received a call about the fire on 11th of July, and accordingly …
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Dusty weather in Dubai, Sharjah reduces visibility
Dusty weather drastically reduced visibility in parts of Dubai and Sharjah on Tuesday afternoon. The dust storm, which was seen in Sharjah’s Al Nahda area, and Dubai’s Mirdif and Al Quoz among other …
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Sharjah Police recover body of drowned teenager in Kalba
The body of a young boy who went missing at sea has been found by Sharjah Police after a 10 hour search operation. The Emirati, 17, disappeared on Sunday evening while swimming at the beach in Kalba, …
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