He came as the guest of the Emirati Foreign Minister, Abdullah Bin Zayed to inaugurate the Israeli Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate of Israel in Dubai on June 29 and 30, 2021. To celebrate this …
For Dubai’s Al Maya Group, the final word has not been written on Borders’ bookstores
Dubai: Bookstores going out of fashion? In this part of the world, it somehow doesn’t seem so. Ten years on after the parent company filed for bankruptcy in the US, the bookstore chain Borders is more …
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India set for a big splash at Expo 2020 Dubai, easing of travel restrictions to UAE urged
The discussion was held as part of the visit to UAE of a high-level Indian delegation to oversee India’s preparations for Expo 2020 Dubai. Displaying strong commitment to India’s participation at the …
US seeks UAE’s views on regional issues, Pentagon official says
Dana Stroul speaks about special relationship with UAE during virtual meeting with US-UAE Business Council members.
UK academic Matthew Hedges criticises Cambridge plans to accept £400m from UAE
Hedges, who was detained in Abu Dhabi, condemns proposals for Cambridge to accept a £400m donation that could compromise academic freedom …
World’s deepest pool opens in Dubai, part of huge underwater city
Already home to the world’s tallest skyscraper and the world’s largest mall, Dubai has just opened another record-breaking attraction — the deepest dive pool in the world.
Dubai Police fulfil a mother’s wish to virtually meet her inmate son
Police team visits woman’s house and helps her join her son in a virtual meeting Dubai: Dubai Police brought joy to a mother by helping her communicate with her son — currently an inmate at the …
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12-hour flash sale in Dubai to offer up to 90% discount
Surprises will be holding a 12-hour sale on July 1, offering from 25 per cent to 90 per cent discounts at over 100 brands. The sale will take place from 10am to 10pm exclusively at Majid Al Futtaim …
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Crypto vs. Gold; Where to Place Your Bets
The question is, should investors be buying up gold or adding more crypto to a diversified portfolio? According to the U.S. Federal Reserve Systems M2 Money Stock reports, about a quarter of all U.S.
Trump files social media lawsuit & crypto crackdown intensifies
Months after being removed from most major social media sites, former US president Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against Twitter, Google and Facebook …
Dh400 fine for failing to wear seat belt in car, Abu Dhabi Police warn
Dh400 fine for every additional passenger who is not buckled up in a moving vehicle Abu Dhabi: A Dh400 fine will be imposed on any motorist found driving without fastening the seat belt, Abu Dhabi …
Emirati visual artist finds his calling in photographing UAE buildings
Facades of many of the country’s buildings hold pride of place, with their unique beauty and characteristics being instantly recognisable. It is this passion project — of creating a pictorial database …
Dubai Unveils World’s Deepest 60-meter Pool, ‘Deep Dive Dubai’
Deep Dive Dubai, the world’s deepest swimming pool is shaped like a giant oyster. The incredible creation is located in the Nad Al Sheba neighbourhood.
Real estate deals in Dubai top $1.4bn for first week in July
A total of 1,705 real estate and property deals were recorded in Dubai during the first week of July, worth AED5.3 billion ($1.4bn), according to the latest figures from Dubai Land Department. AED628 …
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Dubai’s Emaar Properties to Merge Retail Arm by Year-End
Emaar Properties expects to complete its planned merger with retail arm, Emaar Malls, by the end of 2021, and is currently awaiting regulatory clearance from the United Arab Emirates’ Securities and …
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Dubai property deals top Dhs5 billion record mark
The real estate sector in Dubai showed a continuous flow of investments despite the COVID-19 challenges. The real estate and properties transactions reached Dhs5.3 billion in total during the week.
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Mubadala’s Yahsat IPO set to raise $730 million after final pricing
DUBAI (Reuters) – The initial public offering (IPO) of Yahsat, the satellite company of Abu Dhabi state investor Mubadala, is set to raise 2.68 billion dirhams ($730 million) after the deal was priced …
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