Sharjah: All art comes from an unlikely source — the “discomfort” in this word — Yann Martel, the best-selling author of Life of Pi, which was turned into an award-winning movie, said during a Sharjah …
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UAE relaxes Islamic laws on alcohol and cohabitation, criminalizes ‘honor’ killings
The broadening of personal freedoms reflects the changing profile of the skyscraper-studded Arab Gulf country.
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Criminalizing ‘honor killings’ and allowing cohabitation: UAE relaxes series of Islamic laws
The United Arab Emirates announced on Saturday a major overhaul of the country’s Islamic personal laws, allowing unmarried couples to cohabitate, …
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UAE says it will relax Islamic personal laws on drinking, cohabitation
The UAE government outlined the changes in greater detail in state … As part of the agreement, Israel agreed to suspend plans to annex territory in the West Bank that was outlined in President Trump …
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Get one-bedroom apartments in Abu Dhabi for as low as Dh32,000
Al Raha Beach, located on Dubai-Abu Dhabi highway, offers rents between Dh60,000 to Dh70,000. – Mid-end properties in Khalifa & MBZ City cost between Dh42,000 to Dh70,000 per annum. High-end …
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Sharjah Ruler orders purchase of Dh10 million worth of books at SIBF
To support the global publishing industry, the Ruler of Sharjah has ordered the allocation of Dh10 million for the purchase of books exhibited at the 39th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), it …
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Shaikh Sultan earmarks Dh10m for Arabic and foreign books at Sharjah book fair
Sharjah: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the allocation of Dh10 million for the purchase of titles in Arabic …
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Sharjah’s package will open more investment avenues
The generous second package of incentives which comes under the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikh Sultan Bin …
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UAE announces relaxing of Islamic laws for personal freedoms
The United Arab Emirates has announced a major overhaul of the country’s Islamic personal laws, allowing unmarried couples to cohabitate, loosening alcohol restrictions and criminalizing so-called …
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‘It’s Like Falling in Love’: Israeli Entrepreneurs Welcomed in Dubai
A high-profile delegation of Israeli innovators visited the United Arab Emirates soon after moves to normalize relations.
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Dubai warns 20 businesses for not following COVID-19 guidelines
No fines issued yet as authorities intensify inspections in the emirate to ensure precautionary measures are being followed …
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Dubai’s DMCC, US discuss boosting trade ties
US Ambassador to UAE meets with DMCC Authority Executive Chairman in Dubai to discuss boosting US-UAE trade ties and discuss DMCC’s recently-launched flagship thought-leadership report, the ‘Future of …
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Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza pose elegantly on the shores on Dubai, Suresh Raina reacts
With the Dubai skyline forming the backdrop, Sania and Shoaib posed elegantly with the tennis player captioning it: “Beach Please.” …
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Aditi’s stunning 64 takes her to sixth; Tvesa is 27th at Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic
Aditi Ashok carded a stunning 8-under 64 to rise from overnight T-17 and finish T-6 at the Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic under the lights at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai. It was her second best …
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UAE Cancels Lenient Penalties for ‘Honour Killings’
A statement from the UAE federal government carried by the official news agency WAM said it had cancelled legal clauses that allowed judges to issue merciful sentences in “honour crimes”. The Emirati …
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Sharjah promise to be at their best in Round Five
Sharjah are currently the only team with an impeccable, unbeaten record with 12 points after four matches. Last weekend, Sharjah showed their depth with Welliton Soares going to the top of the …
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FinTech Ripple chooses Dubai International Financial Centre for regional headquarters
Ripple has chosen DIFC for its innovative regulations, expansive network and reputation as a leading global financial centre. Ripple and DIFC are aligned in their vision to shape the future of finance …
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