A circular issued by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTM) announced that all hotels and restaurants across the emirate should have a dry night from Wednesday October 28 at …
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Sharjah, Ajman authorities step up safety inspections in schools
Intensified inspections have been launched by the authorities in Sharjah and Ajman to ensure safety of students on the school campus before regular classes gain momentum. Apart from ensuring that anti …
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A lack of common travel protocols could cost the world trillions of dollars, Dubai Airports CEO says
The coordination of three things — testing, travel protocol and quarantines — is the “essential next step” in getting the world moving again, according to Paul Griffiths of Dubai Airports.
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Dubai in Talks on London Air-Travel Agreement to Boost Demand
A plan to open up air travel between Dubai and London is ready and could be implemented once approved by the respective governments, according to the head of the emirate’s airport operator.
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UAE: Partly cloudy weather, it might rain in these areas of Abu Dhabi
UAE residents can expect partly cloudy skies across the country with chances of rainfall in some areas of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. The NCM has said that the weather in general across the country will be …
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‘UAE is committed to Palestinian people, not Hamas or PA,’ – UAE lawmaker
In an interview conducted by Adi Kopelwitz, the i24NEWS Middle East correspondent, Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, a member of the UAE Federal Council, explained the perception of Israel in the Arab world, …
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CRUDE MOC: Dubai cash/futures spread retracts from 7-week high as demand eases
Benchmark cash Dubai fell from a seven-week high against Dubai futures on Oct. 26 amid easing demand from Asian refiners towards the end of the December-loading trading cycle for Middle East crude.
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After Okaying UAE F-35s, Israel Asks For F-22 Raptors—Here’s Why That’s Not Likely To Fly
However, after acceding to the F-35 sale to UAE, Gantz reportedly renewed a long-standing Israeli request to authorize to F-22 exports. Israel’s prior requests for F-22s were blocked due to the 1998 …
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Wetex 2020: Dubai goes green
Dubai intends to transform the energy sector by reducing dependence on fossil fuel and increasing the share of alternative clean energy through smart management and futuristic policies, officials said …
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Woman falls to death from Sharjah building while escaping from cops
A woman fell to death from a Sharjah highrise as she apparently tried to escape from the police during a raid. The 30-year-old Filipina fell from the sixth floor of the building in Al Majarah, the …
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Focus will be on Women’s T20 Challenge in Sharjah; Chantham to be first Thai batter in league
HYDERABAD: Even as the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League reaches the business end of the tournament, the focus shifts to the Women’s T20 Challenge which will be held from November 4 to 9 at …
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UAE’s 20by2020 Initiative Brings Life-Changing Water Solution to Thousands in Cambodian Villages
Zayed Sustainability Prize finalist’s technology delivers a source of vital clean water to vulnerable communities. Thousands of people across three Cambodian villages can now li …
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Dubai Celebrates Setting Guinness World Record for Largest Fountain
The Palm Fountain was unveiled on Dubai’s waterfront and now has the distinction of being the largest fountain in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The title was previously …
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Sharjah gets 4 new markets
Four new markets have been constructed at a cost of Dh30,000.000 in the central region of Sharjah by Sharjah Public Work Department (SPWD) to cater to the needs of people. The four markets included a …
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Abu Dhabi Fund for Development says $556.6 million provided to Sudan, commits to completing $1.5 billion UAE grant
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development says $556.6 million provided to Sudan, commits to completing $1.5 billion UAE grant DUBAI, Oct 26 (Reuters) – The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development said on Monday it has …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Aldar lifts Abu Dhabi, Egypt extends losses
Abu Dhabi’s index closed higher on Monday boosted by gains in Aldar Properties following a government projects management deal, while Egypt’s stock market extended losses as Commercial International …
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Dubai, Abu Dhabi businesses team up to help Israel firms enter UAE market
Two companies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are uniting in a joint venture to help Israeli companies set up business in the United Arab Emirates. Dubai’s Virtuzone and Abu Dhabi’s APEX Holdings …
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