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Dubai couple killed by suspected intruder during villa break-in
Two teenage girls survived the incident at their Arabian Ranches home The couple were found dead at a villa in Arabian Ranches, a suburban community on the outskirts of Dubai. The National A couple …
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School fees in Dubai to remain unchanged for next year: KHDA
The updated FAQs section on the authority’s website has confirmed that schools and universities in Dubai will be allowed to operate from the start of the 2020/21 academic year, provided they comply …
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Three-day Dubai watersport festival to be held this weekend
Dubai: Organisers Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) have promised a grand return to watersport in the UAE with intense three days of action on the water later this week. The DIMC has worked out a …
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Dubai Islamic Bank expected to sell over $200 mln in tap of 2026 sukuk – document
Dubai Islamic Bank, the United Arab Emirates’ largest Islamic lender, is expected to sell more than $200 million in a tap of its existing sukuk issuance due in 2026 and has tightened its price …
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Schools, universities in Dubai allowed to reopen in new academic year with Covid-19 safety measures
Schools and universities in Dubai will be allowed to open and operate from the start of the 2020/21 academic year, the emirate’s Dubai’s education regulator, Knowledge and Human Development Authority …
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Dubai Police crack down on dealers selling drugs online
Police shut down 10 accounts on Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter and Facebook that were used to promote and sell drugs …
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Shurooq launches Sharjah Designscape: A webinar series that will highlight impact of architecture on quality of life
Seven unique discussions led by industry experts will shine light on emerging trends in urban design, and key elements of resilient, socially responsible architecture …
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Department of Government Relations teaches Sharjah University students how to build bridges with cities of the world
Students of Sharjah University have embarked on an incredibly interesting journey to learn from the Sharjah Department of Government Relations (DGR) about how friendship and cooperation are forged …
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Vox Cinemas and Magic Planet to reopen in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah this week
The operator Majid Al Futtaim announced that, following government directives, Vox Cinemas at Al Hamra Mall in Ras Al Khaimah and Vox Cinemas and Magic Planet at City Centre Sharjah will both begin …
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Couple found dead in Dubai’s Arabian Ranches, confirms Indian Consul General
The Indian Consul General to Dubai has confirmed the death of two Indian nationals in suspicious circumstances at their villa in Mirador, Arabian Ranches in the early hours of Thursday June 18. Consul …
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Dubai Islamic Bank expected to sell over $200mln in tap of 2026 sukuk – document
It set final price guidance at 240-245 basis points over midswaps, tightening from initial price guidance of around 250 bps …
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Kleindienst to set up world’s first raining street in Dubai
The Raining Street will have a boulevard setting filled with street cafe, casual dining restaurants, retail outlets, fashion and souvenir shops, said the statement from Kleindienst Group. It will also …
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Dubai introduces strict new rules for July 7 reopening
As countries start to reopen their borders and allow British travellers in, a summer holiday is looking more plausible (depending on advice from the Foreign Office, of course). The latest destination …
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WATCH: This minute-long video will entice anyone to visit Dubai
The narrator plays on the word ‘open’ stating that Dubai is opened for fun, crazy, and bucket list experiences. It ends with: “This city has its arms wide open, and its opened for you!” The video has …
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Dubai Chamber launches CSR initiative to help SMEs cope
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced its Business Mentoring and Support (BMS) programme designed to help SMEs navigate challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This will be done by …
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Travel updates for Spain, Portugal, France and Dubai – this is latest Foreign Office advice
Quarantine rule remains in UK but some tour operators have hinted that air bridges to selected destinations will soon be confirmed.
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