Sharjah has set up 16 new Covid-19 testing stations as the emirate continues to provide free screenings for residents. Captain Saleh Jumaa Belhaj, supervisor of the coronavirus screening locations …
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Thousands of Sharjah private school teachers tested for Covid-19 as schools prepare to open
Thousands of teachers and staff at Sharjah’s private schools are undergoing Covid-19 tests every day in preparation for the new term. Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) said about 17,000 …
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Abu Dhabi Investment Office transfers $145.7m Ventures Fund to ADQ
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has transferred its AED535 million ($145.7m) Ventures Fund, a flagship Ghadan 21 initiative, to ADQ. The fund, which invests in start-ups and venture capital (VC) …
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ADQ joins forces with Adio to grow Abu Dhabi’s start-up ecosystem
Abu Dhabi’s state holding company ADQ is partnering with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (Adio) to develop the emirate’s start-up ecosystem and attract further investments into its digital economy.
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Abu Dhabi returnee workers to be sent back after examination: expats minister
Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Imran Ahmad on Monday said Bangladeshi workers who returned from UAE’s Abu Dhabi will be sent back after necessary examinations. The minister came …
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CLYMB Abu Dhabi breaks two Guinness records
CLYMB Abu Dhabi, a new sports and leisure attraction on Yas Island, has been awarded with two Guinness World Records titles for the world’s largest indoor skydiving wind tunnel at 10 m (32 ft) in …
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Don’t subject children to ridicule or public shaming, Sharjah child safety body advises parents
Session seeks to raise awareness against subjecting children to emotional and sexual abuse Sharjah: The Child Safety Department (CSD) of Sharjah recently organised a webinar in collaboration with …
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As Israel, UAE ties come out of closet, businesses are abuzz with excitement
“We are only at the very beginning,” he said. Meanwhile, the announcement of the normalization of ties has injected a buzz of excitement in business circles both in Israel and the UAE. “This has …
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Abu Dhabi-based Imkan’s Morocco waterfront project Phase I set for 2020 delivery
Abu Dhabi-based developer Imkan said work was progressing at a steady pace on its Le Carrousel, a mixed-use project located on the stunning waterfront in Moroccan capital Rabat, with the Phase One due …
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ADIO, ADQ join forces to boost Abu Dhabi’s digital economy, startups
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies, will join forces to spur further investment in Abu Dhabi’s digital economy and strengthen the startup …
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Abu Dhabi officially has the largest skydiving tunnel in the world
CLYMB is home to the world’s largest skydiving tunnel and world’s tallest climbing wall Abu Dhabi: CLYMB Abu Dhabi, the new sports and leisure attraction on Yas Island, has been awarded two …
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Mother saves son’s life with kidney donation at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
A kidney donation from a loving mother enabled a student to recover from kidney disease and become well enough to attend his graduation ceremony, according to caregivers at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi …
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Dubai International Financial Centre Launches New Innovation License To Boost Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The new License will support innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship in the region. Entrepreneurs will grow and scale their …
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Uber launches ride services in Sharjah
Uber has launched its ride-hailing services in the emirate of Sharjah, it announced on Tuesday. Customers in Sharjah can access UberSelect, Uber’s more affordable service. Apart from serving the …
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Driver smashes into radar while driving and using phone in Sharjah
Driver caught on video recorded by radar that he was using mobile phone while driving Sharjah: Sharjah Police is out to educate motorists on the dangers of talking over the phone while driving.
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Sharjah residents can now start calling in Uber rides
Entering that market will be decisive for ride app’s expansion strategy Uber has now extended its ride hailing services to Sharjah as it extends coverage. “As we work towards accelerating …
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Laughter Fills the Air at BurJuman Luxury Shopping Destination Hosts Cartoon Surprises
Located in the heart of Dubai, the BurJuman Centre is a distinctive landmark which comprises over 2.8 million square feet of space. The centre’s atrium courtyards, beautiful seating and abundant …
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