While there are many things to dread about day one of a work week, there’s one that always sends me ducking for cover. It’s the question you all love to ask with an earnest smile: ‘So, what did you do …
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Sharjah Ruler issues laws governing human resources for military and civilian personnel
Sharjah: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued Law No (2) and Law No (3) of 2021, regarding human resources provisions for military …
Real estate investments, property values, presales, all up in Dubai
Investments continue to pour into Dubai’s real estate sector according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The emirate’s real estate sector showed a continuous flow of investments in May 2021, …
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Masdar to build 2GW of solar PV in Iraq
Iraq, which is currently the second-largest oil producer in the OPEC, is targeting 10GW of solar energy by 2025 …
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Amazon’s MENA Sustainability Roadmap Delivers Momentum Towards The Climate Pledge Goal; First Renewable Energy Project Goes Live In The UAE
Amazon today launched its first solar rooftop in the UAE, the first step on its sustainability roadmap across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, as part of its global commitment to …
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Abu Dhabi will bar unvaccinated people from nearly all public places, schools
The sweeping entry restrictions will apply to venues including shopping centers, restaurants, gyms, theme parks, cultural spots and resorts.
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Abu Dhabi will only let vaccinated people into some public places
Abu Dhabi will only allow vaccinated people into some public spaces starting August 20, the government media office for the Emirati capital announced in a statement on Monday.
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Dubai: From helicopter mechanic to fashion designer-entrepreneur
Let’s start by shattering stereotypes, shall we? Girls can play soccer, boys can make pasta. A female can dream of and be a helicopter mechanic, an entrepreneur, a fashion designer, or well, all of it …
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Kenya lures UAE investors
Kenya is eyeing the United Arab Emirates investors to tap into various investment opportunities in the country.
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Mubadala-owned Yahsat’s IPO book fully covered -sources
Abu Dhabi satellite company Yahsat has attracted enough investor demand to cover the order book for its initial public offering, sources told Reuters on Tuesday, as the company looks to raise as much …
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UAE Central Bank Introduces New Anti-Money Laundering Guidance
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a new guidance on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism for its licensed nstitut …
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ADIB Becomes First UAE Bank To Establish An On-site Nursery For The Children Of Employees To Promote Work-life Balance
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, today inaugurated its on-site nursery that aims to provide quality nursery services for …
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India’s Reliance Said to Invest in Abu Dhabi Petrochemicals Hub
Reliance Industries Ltd. is set to invest in petrochemical facilities in Abu Dhabi, according to people familiar with the matter, as it strengthens energy ties with the Middle East.
New Israeli foreign minister in the UAE on 1st state visit
Israel’s new foreign minister was in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, kicking off the highest-level visit by an Israeli official to the Gulf Arab state since the two countries normalized relations …
New Israeli foreign minister makes Israel’s 1st high-level visit to UAE
Israel’s new foreign minister is on the first high-level trip by an Israeli official to the United Arab Emirates since the normalization of relations.
Lapid, on UAE trip, opens first Israeli embassy in Gulf
“The opening of the Israeli Embassy in Abu Dhabi with the Emirati Minister of Culture and Youth,” he tweeted with a photo of himself and UAE minister Noura al-Kaabi cutting a ribon in the blue and …
T20 World Cup moved from India to UAE and Oman
The men’s Twenty20 World Cup has been moved from India to the United Arab Emirates and Oman because of the coronavirus pandemic. India will remain the host of the event scheduled from Oct.