His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Friday, offered condolences over phone call to Fahad Al Matrousi on the death of his two children …
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Abu Dhabi Economy to Contract by About 7.5% This Year – S&P
The fiscal deficit of the oil-rich emirate will rise to about 12% of GDP this year from 0.3% in 2019, the ratings agency estimated. It added it expects smaller emirates in the United Arab Emirates …
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Abu Dhabi retains its top credit ratings with stable outlook
Credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s on Saturday retained Abu Dhabi’s credit rating at AA/Stable/A-1+ with stable outlook, after considering the impact of COVID-19 and the recenet sharp decline in …
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I told Dravid he was not out after Sharjah ODI in 1996: Latif
Recalling the incident, former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif said that he told Dravid that he was not out when the latter asked him after the match. “They played against us in Sharjah. Rahul, …
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Europe’s Safest Beaches, Dubai’s $5 Billion Megaresort, The Breakers Returns And More
Passport by ForbesLife chronicles the latest in luxury travel, drinking and dining, fashion—and life’s other indulgences.
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UAE to Shorten Covid-19 Prevention Curfew by Two Hours
People walk outside Dubai mall after the UAE government eased a curfew and allowed stores to open, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates May 3, …
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Sharjah residents warned against misuse of balconies
Storing unused furniture on balconies could prove to be dangerous as children could step on them and fall. Residents were also warned against leaving the balcony doors open. They …
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Dravid asked ‘was I out?’, I said ‘no brother’: Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif recalls India great’s dismissal in Sharjah ODI
Rashid Latif said Rahul Dravid, who was adjudged caught behind, had asked him after the match whether he was actually out or not.
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Coronavirus: Road accidents in Sharjah drop 60 per cent during Ramadan
Stay Home, sterilisation drives contributed to the decrease compared to last year Sharjah: Around 3,000 cases of minor traffic accidents were recorded in Sharjah during Ramadan, which is a 60 per cent …
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Dubai Hits the Ski Slope as Coronavirus Restrictions Lift
Dubai, part of the United Arab Emirates, on Wednesday allowed recreation spots such as cinemas, gyms, ice rinks and the ski slope to re-open after weeks of closure. Strict social distancing and …
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Dubai gives the green light to reopen gyms, movie theaters and other non-essential businesses as lockdown lifting continues
Neighboring Abu Dhabi, meanwhile, the country’s oil-rich capital, remains largely shut down in terms of non-essential business and leisure venues.
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Fines for illegal car lifts discounted until June 30 in Sharjah
Abdulaziz Al Jarwan, director of transportation affairs at the SRTA, urged violators to benefit from the discount before the end of the discount period. “The decision, implemented by the Sharjah …
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Indian worker stabbed to death in Sharjah
An Indian worker was stabbed to death in Sharjah, police has confirmed. The 27-year-old victim from Telangana was allegedly stabbed in the stomach on May 23 by another worker at a car wash firm in the …
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UAE police issue warning after four found dead in Sharjah wadi
The warning comes after four people were found dead this week in Sharjah’s Wadi Al Helo, an area hit by floods during heavy rains that lashed the emirate, authorities said. The National Search and …
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Abu Dhabi state fund in talks to invest $1 billion in Jio Platforms – sources
Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala Investment Company is in talks to invest about $1 billion in Reliance Industries’ digital unit Jio platforms, three sources said on Thursday. Jio Platforms, which houses …
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Fighting coronavirus: Sharjah issues deadline for 50% traffic fine discount scheme
Sharjah has announced the deadline to avail the 50 per cent traffic fine discount offer. Abdul Aziz Al Jarwan, Director of Sharjah Road and Transport Authority, SRTA, has stated that the 50 per cent …
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New Podcast by UAE Embassy Underscores Importance of International Cooperation to Combat COVID-19 in First Episode
New Podcast by UAE Embassy Underscores Importance of International Cooperation to Combat COVID-19 in First EpisodePR NewswireWASHINGTON, May 27, 2020Inaugural episode features a timely discussion on …
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