Forensic fire investigation experts and criminologists at Dubai Police’s General Department of Criminal Investigation, CID, have revealed the cause of the fire that broke out at the Expo 2020 Dubai …
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UAE: What do you know about cryptocurrency wallets and how safe are they to use?
But such digital wallets don’t actually hold anything, unlike a physical wallet. For instance, a crypto wallet is simply a secure “window” into the blockchain, so you can view your records and …
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UAE Resident Who Took Out $100K Crypto Loan Saved by Ex-Coworkers
A foreign resident of Abu Dhabi who was potentially facing jail time over an unpaid $100,000 loan received $27,400 in donations after his story spread …
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Sharjah target knockout stages of AFC Champions League
Sharjah have reaffirmed their confidence of reaching at least the knockout stages of the AFC Champions League next season. Winners of the Arabian Gulf League (AGL) last season, Sharjah will not be …
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Sharjah Islamic Bank successfully prices $500m sukuk
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has priced a $500 million 5-year long sukuk, with a profit rate of 2.85 per cent per annum, fetching it an A- …
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Major crypto debit card issuer reportedly missing $2.1B in cash
According to earlier reporting by the Financial Times, Wirecard staff in Dubai and Dublin appear to have conspired to falsely inflate sales and profits for almost a decade. Crypto.com’s popular debit …
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Divers cut, plant coral off UAE coast to build reef
Off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) coral freshly removed from a reef is cut into pieces and replanted by a group of divers in the waters below. The divers, from the Fujairah …
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5 Arab fighters who could be UFC ‘Fight Island’ alternates in Abu Dhabi
With the UFC returning to Abu Dhabi for four events in July, here are five Arab fighters who could fill in if needed.
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KT edit: Sharjah deserves praise for supporting teachers
The UAE, particularly Sharjah, has recognised their contributions during this difficult time. In April, the emirate’s education authorities intervened and said they would penalise schools who resorted …
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Abu Dhabi Investment Office Invests US$5 Million in Shorooq Partners’ Bedaya Fund To Support Early-Stage Startups In Abu Dhabi
ADIO’s investment to be channelled to fintech, tech-enabled business services, platforms and software startups in Abu Dhabi …
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Race To Ready Dubai’s Mega Expo Despite One-year Delay
Armies of workers in protective masks are racing to complete the mammoth Dubai Expo 2020 site despite the coronavirus that has sickened some employees, forced a one-year postponement, and created a …
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50 Pinoys dead of COVID-19 in Dubai but central command says overall cases declining
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The head of Dubai’s COVID-19 Command and Control Centre said this international city that does not sleep is moving steadily towards overcoming the pandemic, noting that …
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Traffic alert: Police urge caution after multiple accidents in Dubai
Heavy congestion was reported on various roads in Dubai on Thursday morning due to multiple accidents. Drivers faced disruption during rush hour after an accident on the Boukdra Bridge towards the Ras …
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A Look At How Businesses In Dubai Are Ensuring Their Employees Physical And Mental Well-Being Amid COVID-19
As large and small businesses across all industries are adapting to changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing that shouldn’t be forgotten in the fray is the focus on supporting employees’ …
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Miami woman stuck in Dubai for nearly two years over an alleged forgery
Danielle Jeffries has been stranded in Dubai since May 2019 over an alleged forgery which her attorney said she did not commit. Jeffries says the inherent racism in the United Arab Emirates is the …
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UAE official: Israel annexation may draw calls for one state
A senior Emirati official warned Wednesday that Israel’s planned annexation of parts of the West Bank could lead Arab states to call for a single bi-national state for …
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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Weighs Selling Property Assets to Aldar
Mubadala Investment Co. is weighing the sale of a mall and other real estate assets to Abu Dhabi’s largest property developer Aldar Properties PJSC, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
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