Sharjah: Sharjah Police have launched anti-begging campaigns with the distribution of booklets in Arabic, English and Urdu, said Colonel Arif Bin Hudeib, Head of Media and Public Relations Department at Sharjah Police. Residents approached by beggars are …
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Lithuanian Prime Minister highlights prospects for expanding cooperation with UAE
As an attractive destination for ease-of-doing business, Lithuania offers customised and flexible solutions for UAE businesses and investors, H.E. Skvernelis pointed out, adding that the country is witnessing stable economic growth. In addition …
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Dubai Chamber plans retail rent index
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) is reportedly developing the city’s first-ever retail rent index to improve transparency. The announcement comes after Dubai was recently ranked the most important global shopping destination in an annual …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | Millions of Muslims prepare for start of fasting in Ramadan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Last minute preparations are underway as Muslims around the world stock up on groceries and dates for evening meals to break dawn-to-dusk fasting during the month of Ramadan. Saudi Arabia and other Muslim-majority nations …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | Gulf Arab states rebuke Israel, but alliances inch closer
State-aligned media took a tougher line. A front-page editorial Tuesday in Dubai’s Gulf News ran with the headline: “Mr. President, you killed any glimmer of hope for peace.” The front page of Abu Dhabi’s The National described the U.S. Embassy …
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UAE declares Ramadan start date
The UAE’s moon sighting commitee has announced that Thursday, May 17 will be the first day of Ramadan. Abu Dhabi Judicial Department officials met after prayers on Tuesday to sight the holy month’s moon crescent under orders from the minister of justice.
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Feast or famine: Will UAE businesses go slow as Muslims fast this Ramadan?
said that cooperatives and supermarkets outlets in the UAE are expected to reduce the prices between 25-50%. Some products will also be sold at cost price during the holy month. Hadi Khatib is a business editor with more than 15 years’ experience …
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No freeze on ‘fifth freedom’ flights in US-UAE agreement, officials say
The agreement between the US and UAE regarding civil aviation confirms “business as usual” and allows Emirates to continue to operate “Fifth Freedom” routes to the US that do not originate in Dubai, despite claims to the contrary, according to …
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Dubai Tourism announces tie-up with China’s Tencent
Dubai: Dubai’s tourism authority announced on Tuesday a new agreement with Chinese internet giant Tencent, during a trip this week to the country. The agreement seeks to promote Dubai as a preferred destination for Chinese travellers. According to a …
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UAE to refund VAT for conferences, events companies
The UAE Cabinet has decided to refund a 5 per cent value added tax for institutions working in the exhibitions and conferences sector. Facilities involved with organising events have the right to refund the tax levied of providing these services …
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Carnival Corp. has its eye on Dubai with new cruise terminal deal
DUBAI — Carnival Corporation has signed a strategic partnership to develop the Dubai Cruise Terminal, in an effort to grow maritime tourism in the region and transform Dubai into a major regional maritime tourism hub. Set to open in October 2020 …
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AI Express to connect Surat with Kochi, Sharjah
SURAT: Air India Express, a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India, has committed to launch flight services from Surat to Kochi and Sharjah within two months of Surat airport getting the customs notified status. Surat Airport Action Committee (SAAC …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | Bahrain revokes citizenship of 115 people in mass trial
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Bahrain court on Tuesday revoked … local Shiite militant groups have carried out several attacks on security forces. Independent news gathering in Bahrain also has grown more difficult, with the government refusing …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | Husband: Detained Iranian-British woman may face new charges
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates— The husband of an Iranian-British … will make any deal impossible to sustain.” Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency on Friday quoted the chief justice of Tehran province, Gholam-Hossein Esmaili, as saying Zaghari …
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Huawei and Dubai Tourism Sign Global Strategic Partnership
The global strategic partnership agreement will further strengthen Huawei’s commitment to promote Dubai as a business and travel destination across the globe through Huawei Mobile Services Huawei has signed a Global Strategic Partnership agreement with …
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Dubai’s Emirates to begin Ramadan menu
Dubai carrier Emirates is set to begin its special Ramadan … The boxes, which can be taken away by customers, will be available to passengers across economy, business and first class on select flights coinciding with iftar times. Read: Ramadan FAQ …
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Dubai ‘open to allowing 100% foreign ownership’ of retail brands
president and CEO Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Speaking at the launch of the CBRE’s ‘How Global is the Business of Retail?’ report, Buamim said: “Having a local partner brings great benefits but some brands don’t feel they need a …
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