In the two weeks since commercial flights began between Tel Aviv and the Emirati cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Israelis have caused a remarkable tourism boomlet in the Gulf natio …
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First Cut: Lee Westwood continues to roll with third Race to Dubai championship on European Tour
One tournament that did finish up on Sunday was the DP World Tour Championship. Matthew Fitzpatrick beat Lee Westwood by a stroke, but Westwood claimed the Race to Dubai for the third time in his …
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100 things to do at Dubai Shopping Festival 2020-21
Dubai Shopping Festival kicks off on Thursday (December 17), so get ready for six weeks of sales, prizes, events, live music and more. Here are 100 things to put in the diary for DSF 2020-21. Its …
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Explore deluxe Dubai, an emirate scaling the height of luxury
Home to award-winning hotels topped with helipads, malls filled with designer boutiques and marinas lined with super yachts, Dubai is a beacon for high earners looking for the height of luxury.
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Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre, attends ‘Khorfakkan’ film screening
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday inaugurated Khor Fakkan Amphitheatre. His Highness also inaugurated the waterfall …
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Sharjah keen to reinvigorate sales commercial activity in the emirate
With over 180 local and international exhibiting companies, the 2nd edition of ‘Furniture 360’ and 1st edition of ‘Trendz 2020’ exhibitions kicked off on Monday at the Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) under …
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Was Abu Dhabi a positive omen or false dawn for Red Bull’s 2021 season?
Red Bull’s win in Abu Dhabi will give the team plenty of motivation over the winter, but is it a sign the team has finally caught Mercedes ahead of a freeze in chassis development for 2021?
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EXCLUSIVE-Italy authorises Abu Dhabi fund to invest in TIM’s grid – sources
The Italian government has given Abu Dhabi’s biggest sovereign fund a conditional green light to invest in Telecom Italia’s last-mile network, three sources close to the matter told Reuters on Monday.
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Ten things we learned from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Luke Smith recaps the major talking point Formula 1’s strangest of all seasons came to a close in familiar fashion on Sunday as Abu Dhabi played host to the 2020 finale. The spectacular facility at …
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Alonso plays down value of Abu Dhabi F1 test
Fernando Alonso has downplayed the value of his controversial test with the Renault Formula 1 team in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday as he prepares for his return in 2021.
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Autosport Podcast: F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix review
Max Verstappen’s victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to end Mercedes’ stranglehold at the Yas Marina Circuit during Formula 1’s hybrid era is discussed on the latest Autosport podcast. The Red Bull …
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US special envoy: UAE, Bahrain shine a light on world during Hanukkah
The amount of coexistence you see in the Emirates and the religious pluralism and tolerance you see walking the streets of the UAE is profound,” said the US official.
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UAE leaders condole King of Bahrain on death of royal
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a cable of condolences to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on death of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
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UAE Central Bank estimates 3.6 pct growth in non-oil GDP by end of 2021
The UAE Central Bank estimated an expected growth of 3.6 percent in the country’s non-oil GDP by the end of 2021, reported the official Emirates News Agency (WAM) on Saturday. The novel coronavirus …
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Dubai holidays: Food mistakes to avoid in the UAE or risk being ‘highly offensive’
DUBAI holidays are now possible once again thanks to the addition of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to the travel corridor list. However, visitors to Dubai still need to remember their manners when …
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Weather: Cloudy day, humid night ahead in UAE today
The UAE will have a partly cloudy to cloudy day today, followed by a humid night, a weather forecast has said.
The National Centre for Meteorology said the weather on Monday will be partly …
Arabic press review: UAE covert actions on Yemen coast revealed
Meanwhile, Morocco prevents anti-normalisation protest and Jordan’s parliament expects bill banning import of Israeli gas …
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