The Barakah plant’s Unit 1 is the first of the country’s planned four reactors, which when complete are expected to meet 25% of the country’s electricity needs with zero carbon emissions.
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Boy, 10, beaten for not combing hair, one arrested in Sharjah
Meanwhile, the victim said during interrogation that when the defendant asked him to style his hair, he had said he did not have a comb. Subsequently, the defendant asked him to l …
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Combating coronavirus: Abu Dhabi students can opt for remote learning once schools reopen
Students in Abu Dhabi can opt for remote learning when school campuses reopen after the summer break, Khaleej Times can reveal. Confirming this to Khaleej Times, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education …
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Abu Dhabi Police report zero traffic deaths over Eid holiday
Drivers were also reminded to adhere to all traffic rules and regulations to ensure their own safety and that of other road users, with the Abu Dhabi Police noting that lack of pa …
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Abu Dhabi’s NMC Health secures $250mln bank funding
NMC Health comes up with three-year business plan with a focused strategy that will deliver continued growth in its core UAE business …
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi announces flights to Kabul and Dhaka
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the first low-cost airline in Abu Dhabi, has announced the introduction of two new destinations to its operations. Starting Friday, August 7, the airline will run flights to …
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Eid’s Festive Season: Weekend of mega sales, entertainment and activities
The four-day weekend is here! This Eid Al Adha, malls and world-famous attractions will showcase the very best in Dubai with offers and entertainment.
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Raffles Dubai named among world’s top 10 hotels by Tripadvisor
UAE residents fancying a stay at one of the world’s top hotels don’t have to leave the country to treat themselves to a little luxury. Raffles Dubai has recently been named among the world’s top …
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Sharjah reopens all public beaches from today
Beachgoers urged to follow all safety rules, maintain social distancing Sharjah: The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Team in Sharjah announced the reopening of all public beaches in …
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Sharjah public beaches reopen, residents urged to follow coronavirus safety measures
All public beaches in Sharjah have been reopened following months of closure as a precautionary measure against the spread of Covid-19. The emirate’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management …
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What does Covid-19 mean for banks in the UAE?
Trust, over anything is key for people during this time of uncertainty and banks must lead the way for establishing trust amongst communities, writes Rola Abu Manneh is CEO, Standard Chartered Bank UA …
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Business as usual for UAE Cabinet despite pandemic, says Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday chaired the first Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Palace after …
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Dubai Investments posts H1 net profit at $55.8mln
Dubai Investments strategy of diversification coupled with a robust business model have been instrumental in successfully facing down the challenges raised by the spread of Covid-19 pandemic. “We have …
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Dubai Investments reports 42% drop in half yearly profits
Dubai Investments has reported a 42 percent drop in net profit for first six months of the year, compared to H1 2019, blamed largely on the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic and a “one-off …
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Kerala engineer falls to death from building in Sharjah on Eid day
Dubai: A 24-year-old Indian engineer has fallen to death from the sixth floor of a residential building on Eid al-Adha in the UAE’s Sharjah, a media report said on Monday. The electrical engineer, …
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Big Ticket Abu Dhabi: Dubai-based Indian wins Dh12m raffle
An Indian national has won Dh12 million in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle draw No. 218 held on Monday. Dipankar Dey, who is based in Dubai, exclaimed in joy when the draw organiser Richard called him …
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Dubai home sales plunge; job cuts, expat repatriation to hurt market
The Dubai housing market continued to take a hit from the coronavirus pandemic, with sales activity plunging by more than half in June, even after real estate agents and other businesses reopened from …
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