Marking a turning point in the tourism sector’s road to recovery, the world’s sought-after destination for tourists is all set to welcome …
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Dubai Tourism shares industry outlook with stakeholders
The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) hosted a virtual forum for stakeholders and partners to share its industry outlook ahead of the city’s reopening to international …
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Free Covid-19 tests for Sharjah’s Al Nahda residents
Residents of Sharjah’s Al Nahda will be tested for Covid-19 for free from July 5, it was announced on Saturday. The Ministry of Health and Prevention will conduct the 10-day Covid-19 screening …
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Sharjah International Book Fair 2020 exhibition space fully sold out, says organizer
The 2020 edition of the 11-day Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) to be held in November has been sold out. The Sharjah Book Authority, the organizer of the fair which is being held for the past …
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Dubai’s e-commerce business boom reflected in new licences
The DED Trader licence, which enables start-ups in Dubai to conduct business activities online and across social networking accounts, saw an 83% growth in the first six months of this year. Dubai …
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International Flights: Nine Additional Flights From Sharjah to India | Check Details
Indian nationals registered with the Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi or the Consulate-General of India in Dubai, fulfilling the required entry conditions can book through Air India Express booking offices …
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Chartered flight from Dubai with 172 passengers lands in Jaipur
“A chartered flight from Dubai carrying 172 passengers landed at Jaipur airport today afternoon,” Jaipur airport director J S Balhara said.
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Fight Island is real: Everything we know about UFC’s ‘Safe Zone’ in Abu Dhabi
Thus was born “ Fight Island ,” which in actuality is Yas Island, a man-made island in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The Abu Dhabi-based group Flash Entertainment once owned 10 percent of the …
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Coronavirus test a must outside Abu Dhabi to enter the emirate
People planning to enter Abu Dhabi are required to take a Covid-19 test outside the emirate, Abu Dhabi Media Office revealed on Friday evening. Text messages showing a negative test result received …
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UAE Allows Citizens and Residents to Travel Abroad
The United Arab Emirates will allow both citizens and residents to travel abroad, the state news agency reported on Friday. In March, the UAE suspended all inbound and outbound passenger flights and …
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Reopening responsibly: Negative Covid-19 test result no longer required for beaches, parks in Abu Dhabi
The Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi has issued an update on procedures for accessing public beached and parks. Showing a negative COVID-19 test result is no longer required to …
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Israeli defence contractors partner with UAE tech firm to fight coronavirus
Two Israeli defence contractors will partner with Abu Dhabi-based technology company Group 42 to develop technologies to help fight the new coronavirus, the companies said.
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Coronavirus: Israeli, UAE tech firms pen deal on Covid research
The agreement, announced late Thursday, comes just weeks after the UAE warned Israel that proceeding with its planned annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank would upend its efforts to improve …
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Coronavirus: 3 historic charter flights take off on the same day with 589 Indians from UAE
The first direct flight to Guwahati that took off on Friday Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: Three historic charter flights took off with stranded Indians from the UAE on Friday. These repatriation …
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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ shores up liquidity with up to US$3bn club loan
LONDON, July 3 (LPC) – Abu Dhabi state-owned holding company ADQ is in the market for a US$2bn-$3bn loan, which is expected to be provided by a club of international lenders, according to banking …
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Israeli, UAE technology firms pen deal on virus research
JERUSALEM (AP) — A state-linked technology company in the United Arab Emirates has signed a partnership with two major Israeli defense firms to research ways of combating the coronavirus pandemic. The …
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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad auditing Pakistan-issued pilot licences amid concerns
Etihad Airways is auditing its pilots with Pakistan-issued licenses, the Abu Dhabi airline said on Thursday. Last month, Pakistan grounded 262 pilots amid suspicions they cheated on their examinations …
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