It is a chilly and wintry early Friday morning somewhere in the Al Ruwayyah desert, on the outskirts of Dubai. And while the rest of the millennials in town may be enjoying a bit of a slumber over the …
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Israeli-owned ship docked in Dubai after mysterious blast
An Israeli-owned cargo ship that suffered a mysterious explosion in the Gulf of Oman came to Dubai’s port for repairs Sunday, days after the blast that …
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Hospitality chief warns Dubai hotels must be ready to capitalise on Expo demand
Claudio Capaccioli, CEO of STORY Hospitality, has revealed expansion plans for the Middle East and North Africa …
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Sergio García opens with 66 at Dubai Desert Classic to raise Ryder Cup hopes
Eyebrows may have been raised on the eve of the Dubai Desert Classic as Padraig Harrington, Europe’s Ryder Cup captain, asserted he never worries about the form of Sergio García. The Spaniard arrived …
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Israeli-owned ship hit by explosion to be assessed in Dubai
An Israeli-owned ship hit by an explosion in the Gulf of Oman will be assessed in Dubai where it is due to arrive on Monday, a spokesman for Dubai state port operator DP World said on Sunday.
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GEMS to close Wellington Primary School in Dubai
Private-schools operator GEMS Education has confirmed that it will be closing its 14-year-old Wellington Primary School in Dubai at the end of the current academic year in July. All its students, …
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Sharjah private schools to offer 100% distance learning until end of second semester
Private schools and nurseries in the emirate of Sharjah will continue to offer 100 per cent distance learning as a mode of education until the end of spring semester, local authorities have announced.
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UAE provided over $6bn in assistance to Yemen since 2015, pledges another $230m
The mount will help fund international programmes that meet the medical, nutritional, and food security needs of the country …
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Khashoggi: Saudi Arabia “completely rejects” report; UAE supports kingdom
Saudi Arabia said that the US intelligence committee report which believed the crown prince was responsible for Khashoggi murder contained “inaccurate information and conclusions” …
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UAE unveils national guide for smart construction
The guide aims to develop basic drivers of policies, flexible elements and targets that stimulate the development of the construction sector …
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Dubai extends Covid-19 restrictions until the beginning of Ramadan
Officials in Dubai have confirmed that the Covid-19 restrictions currently in place which were due to be lifted at the end of February, will now be extended until the start of Ramadan in mid-April.
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VIDEO: Sheikh Mohammed waves at UAE Tour cyclists in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed Stage Six of the UAE Tour 2021 in Dubai on Friday. Sheikh Mohammad was seen waving at …
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Al Jazira cruise past Sharjah to move clear at top
Al Jazira moved three points clear at the top of the Arabian Gulf League (AGL) standings with a convincing 3-0 win over Sharjah at Sharjah Stadium in matchweek 18 on Friday.
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Indian expats in UAE lose hope as no postal ballots in sight
Eligible overseas Indian voters will not get the facility of postal ballots in the five assembly elections to be held in March and April as the government wants the Election Commission (EC) to consult …
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Tour de France champion, UAE Team Emirates’ Pogacar wins UAE Tour
Tour de France champion and UAE Team Emirates’ Tadej Pogacar won the UAE Tour on Saturday, finishing the weeklong race 35 seconds ahead of British rider …
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Wins sparks relief for Caleb Ewan after ‘average’ sprints in the UAE Tour
Caleb Ewan (Lotto Soudal) could breath a sigh of relief after finally winning a stage of the UAE Tour on Saturday. The Australian left it late, waiting until the final stage of the race before finally …
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Dubai princess abduction detective says he was blocked from investigating kidnap
EXCLUSIVE: Retired DCI David Beck, who led the team investigating the 2000 abduction of Princess Sharma, said it was possible that “other motives” could explain why the case was unsolved …
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