The final day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour in London, UK, this Sunday, March 11, at the Copper Box Arena, provided Jiu-Jitsu fans with the final note a glorious 2017/2018 season deserved. The adult and masters 1 black belt divisions …
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Dubai Chamber announces formation of Retail Business Group
DUBAI, 11th March, 2018 (WAM) — The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the formation of the Retail Business Group, a new organisation that aims to promote cooperation among retailers in Dubai, serve common interests, and improve …
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Private plane flying from United Arab Emirates to Turkey crashes in Iran
Sharjah is a neighbouring emirate of Dubai. Turkey’s private Dogan News Agency identified the plane as a Bombardier CL604, tail number TC-TRB. Turkey’s Transport Ministry said the plane belongs to a company named Basaran Holding, which The Associated …
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Dubai Police considers using artificial intelligence to fight drug smuggling
Dubai Police and Dubai Customs held the first forum discussing ways of preventing drug smuggling into the UAE through land, air and sea ports using cutting edge technology. According to the Khaleej Times, Brigadier Abdullah Ali al-Ghaithi, Director of the …
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Private plane flying from Sharjah to Turkey crashes in Iran
The semi-official Fars news agency said the plane took off from Sharjah International Airport on its way to Istanbul. A private company that handles public relations for the Sharjah airfield, the home of low-cost airline Air Arabia, declined to immediately …
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Dubai Chamber forms Retail Business Group
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the formation of the Retail Business Group, a new organisation that aims to promote cooperation among retailers in Dubai, serve common interests and promote transparency within the sector. The …
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Dubai CommerCity sees surge in interest
Dubai’s Umm Ramool area – the location of Dubai’s new free zone for the e-commerce sector – has seen a 120 percent surge in those looking to do business there, according to new statistics from Propertyfinder Group. According to Propertyfinder …
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Sharjah raises $1B in sukuk sale
Demand for the issue was more than $2.4 billion, according to IFR News. The sukuk is Sharjah’s second bond issue this year, preceded by a 2 billion renminbi ($316 million) three-year issuance in China’s Panda bond market in February. The sukuk was arranged …
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Sharjah attracts top buyers at ITB Berlin
Joining them are private entities such as Oceanic Khorfakkan Resort and Spa; Ramada Hotel and Suites Sharjah; Radisson Blue Resort, Sharjah; Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort and Spa, and Al Rais Tours and Holidays. – TradeArabia News Service
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11 killed as private plane flying from Sharjah to Turkey crashes
Eleven people were killed when a private Turkish plane crashed in Iran while travelling from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul on Sunday, a civil aviation spokesman said according to ISNA news agency. The plane had left from the emirate of …
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Captivating Conclusion Sees Wiratchant Crowned Sharjah Senior Golf Masters Presented By Shurooq Champion
After what was a truly captivating final day at Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club a winner finally emerged at the Sharjah Senior Golf Masters presented by Shurooq in the shape of Thailand’s Thaworn Wiratchant who edged out first Australia’s Peter Fowler and …
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Emirate of Sharjah sells $1 bln sukuk -official
Demand for the issue was more than $2.4 billion, according to IFR News. The sukuk is Sharjah’s second bond issue this year, preceded by a 2 billion renminbi ($316 million) three-year issuance in China’s Panda bond market in February. The sukuk was …
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UAE- Time for a home run in Sharjah sees flight to quality
Sharjah is seeing a population growth of 2.5 per cent a year … I love to do stories that strike a chord with the average expatriate in the UAE. If you have any news related to your community or rents, you know who to get in touch with at Khaleej Times.
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Jet travelling from Sharjah to Istanbul crashes in Iran, 11 killed
Dubai: A private Turkish plane flying from Sharjah to Istanbul crashed in southwestern Iran on Sunday, killing 11 people onboard, Isna news agency quoted a Civil Aviation spokesman as saying. An emergency services spokesman was quoted by state TV as saying …
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Expo Centre Sharjah Will Showcase Its Services And Facilities At ITB Berlin
The Expo Centre Sharjah platform at the International Tourism Exchange (ITB Berlin), the world’s largest travel and tourism trade fair, attracted more than 2,500 visitors during its first day at the fair, which will be held from the 7th to the 11th of March.
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Qatar informs UN of more UAE, Bahrain airspace violations
In July 2017, the Qatari government condemned the UAE for its alleged role in orchestrating the hack of Qatar’s state news agency and publishing false comments attributed to Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The UAE has denied involvement in …
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Private Turkish plane traveling from UAE to Istanbul crashes in Iran: state TV
A private Turkish plane traveling from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates to Istanbul has crashed in south-western Iran, Iranian state television and the Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday, citing aviation officials. An emergency services spokesman was …
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