A Malawi refugee poet and his NGO were on Wednesday named as the winners of the Dh500,000 Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (Siara 2020). Tumaini Letu, a non-profit …
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Abu Dhabi in talks with banks for new international bond deal, sources say
The government of Abu Dhabi is in talks with banks for a new international bond issue, sources said, having already raised $10 billion via debt issues this year to prop up its finances amid low oil …
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First person: ‘I was tested for COVID-19 at my Abu Dhabi home’
The country also leads efforts in mass testing, and Abu Dhabi launched a home screening initiative as early as June 17. In an announcement on social media, the emirate’s public …
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Free parking announced in Sharjah for Hijri New Year
Parking will be free in select areas in Sharjah on Sunday, August 23, on account of the Hijri New Year holiday. Parking will be paid in the following locations: > Al Hisn Street – Al Shuwaiheen and Al …
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HashCash to Provide UAE Exchange with Crypro Trading Bot Infrastructure
Globally recognized as one of the leading cryptocurrency and blockchain development company, HashCash Consultants will be providing its advanced crypto trading bot software to a major exchange in UAE.
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New Collaboration Between ADIO And ADQ Aims To Drive More Investments Towards Abu Dhabi’s Technology And Start-Up Ecosystem
Using a combination of equity investments and incentives, ADQ and ADIO aim to create winning propositions for companies and provide opportunities to avail Abu Dhabi’s digital infrastructure, …
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Bangladeshi residents stranded in Abu Dhabi a worried lot
Issue with airlines’ operating systems suspected to be the reason behind the impasse Abu Dhabi: Several Bangladeshi expats are once again stranded at the capital’s airport, despite possessing …
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UAE-Israel agreement followed many years of discrete talks
Secret talks and quiet ties: That’s what paved the way for last week’s deal between the United Arab Emirates and Israel to normalize relations. Touted …
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Encouraged by UAE move, Sudan seeks peace deal with Israel
A selection of the most viewed stories this week on the Monitor’s website. Every Saturday Hear about special editorial projects, new product information, and upcoming events. Occasional An update on …
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Dubai airports handle over 10m bags of five million passengers in first half of 2020
Dubai: Around 10.2 million pieces of bags of five million passengers from 44,358 Dubai-bound flights were handled by Dubai Customs Passenger Operations Department from January to June this year.
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How Covid-19 is transforming grocery e-commerce in Dubai
Now, Covid-19 is accelerating the pace of change. Farmbox, a Dubai-based food delivery service, is one startup that has seen its orders jump nearly tenfold as more customers shop online. Watch the …
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Mystery No More: Spain’s Ex-King, Juan Carlos, Has Been in UAE Since Aug. 3
Former Spanish king Juan Carlos, who left Spain under a cloud of scandal, has been in the United Arab Emirates since Aug. 3, a royal household spokesman said on Monday, putting an end to an …
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Israel-UAE deal: Mossad spy chief visits Abu Dhabi for security talks
The official WAM news agency reported that Mossad chief Yossi Cohen discussed “cooperation in the fields of security” with the UAE’s national security advisor, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed al-Nahyan, in …
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Abu Dhabi tourist attraction breaks two Guinness World Records titles
CLYMB Abu Dhabi, the new sports and leisure attraction on Yas Island, is awarded with two Guinness World Records titles for the world’s largest indoor skydiving wind tunnel at 10 meters (32 feet) in …
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After friend’s death on bus, Dubai teen invents safety device
Devastated by the death of his classmate last year, a 13-year-old Indian student in Dubai has invented a smart device that can alert authorities in case a child is left behind on a school bus. Sabeel …
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Uber launches services in Sharjah
Uber has announced that it has launched its ride-hailing services in Sharjah, improving access to transportation across the UAE. Riders in Sharjah will have access to UberSelect, Uber’s most …
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Sharjah Islamic Bank opens its newest branch in Mirdif City Center
The new branch is strategically located to reach out to more customers SIB expands reach across region with its newest branch in Mirdif City Centre Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: The Sharjah …
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