A BRITISH air hostess living off bread and water in a Dubai jail being arrested on drugs charges has been freed. Derrin Crawford, 23, was arrested when cops raided an apartment belonging to a man …
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British air hostess, 23, is released from Dubai jail after two months behind bars
Derrin Crawford, 23, who works for Emirates and is based in the UAE, had been out for dinner with a man and agreed to go back to his flat when it was raided by officers who found two cannabis joints.
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Pop group ‘Now United’ reunites in Dubai for new single
In their continued partnership with Now United, Pepsi collaborated on the official Feel It Now music video, which showcases the song recorded from the group members’ individual homes while apart over …
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Most UAE SMBs upbeat on rebound within 6 months
While 94 per cent of SMBs in the UAE – who took part in a study conducted by Visa – are upbeat of a rebound in business compared to 67 per cent globally, they have also shown “an incredible …
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How BITS Pilani Dubai is building an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem
Over a period of time, the university has built an ecosystem conducive to successfully lead early-stage start-ups by its well-rounded team of students coming from various disciplines of engineering.
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World’s tallest Ferris wheel ‘Ain Dubai’ gets first passenger pod
The world’s tallest observation wheel that is nearing completion has got its first passenger pod. A spokesperson for Ain Dubai said the attraction is “shaping up well” and the first capsule was …
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V12 number plate fetches $1.9m at Dubai RTA auction
Number plates in Dubai continue to big business despite the economic slowdown caused by Covid-19. The 104th open auction for distinctive number plates, organised by Dubai’s Roads and Transport …
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Sharjah’s child welfare arm now under family affairs council
The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), a government entity committed to protecting the rights of the emirate’s youth, is now under the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA). This was based on a …
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Pompeo To Tour Region After UAE-Israel Deal
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is due in Jerusalem on Monday to start a tour focused on Israel’s normalising of ties with the UAE and pushing other Arab states to follow suit. After meeting Prime …
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University of Sharjah launches project to develop antiviral drug for Covid-19
Sandaooq Al Watan, the national initiative launched by prominent Emirati businessmen to support research projects in the post-oil era, announced today that they have signed sponsored research …
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Israel and UAE Get Down to Business
Last week’s surprise move by the UAE to normalize relations with Israel in a US-backed shift paves the way for establishing direct flights, opening telecommunications links, exp …
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Dubai Customs transactions jump 36% in the first five months of 2020
Customs transactions processed by Dubai Customs jumped 36% in the first five months of 2020 to reach 5.9 million compared to 4.4 million transactions in the corresponding period of 2019. Dubai Customs …
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How a Dubai face mask maker turned job loss into opportunity
A few days later, a stranger in a lift complimented the mask she wore and placed an order on the spot. Ms Purewal made 250 masks in the first 40 days, with requests coming by word of mouth and through …
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Tenant at fire-hit Sharjah tower may file case for rent refund
Question: I was renting a one-bedroom flat at a Sharjah tower that was burnt earlier this year. I had a yearly contract, so I paid my rent only once. Prior to the fire incident, I spent just five …
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Blockchain, crypto, conjoined on a business journey into a digital future
Cryptos are digital coins that serve as money or tokens to pay or facilitate purchases or ownership of physical or digital assets. Blockchain is a decentralized “digital ledger” that allows financial …
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Tony Ferguson UFC return decided and Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi the likely outcome
Justin Gaethje lands a shot on Tony Ferguson in their interim lightweight title fight during UFC 249. AFP Tony Ferguson’s return to the octagon has already been lined up, with UFC president Dana White …
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Testing positive for COVID 19 is not the end of the world, survivor says in Dubai
A must see tourist destination in the UAE How it works: Faster, cheaper COVID-test using laser in Abu Dhabi Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter sends home photos from the Red Planet Having been in Dubai for …
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