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UAE weather update: Rain, dust storms expected in parts of the country

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 21.1°C in Jebel Al Heben at 5.45am today

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Sheikh Mohammed authorises Dubai Police to use security cameras in public spaces

Police officers are prohibited from transferring, storing, transmitting or publishing any security footage without written consent from relevant authorities

UAE consumer prices dip 2.36% year-on-year

Between May and June 2020, the UAE’s CPI logged an increase of 0.33 per cent

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Rural Indian farmers can now connect directly to UAE food industry through new portal

The platform uses blockchain technology to connect farmers with different entities in the UAE including food processing companies, traders and wholesalers

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New visa medical testing centre opens in Dubai Investments Park

It is the DHA’s 11th medical fitness centre and will cater to over 650,000 labourers in DIP

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UAE reports 339 new Covid-19 cases; 316 recoveries

The total number of cases has risen to 68,020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in UAE

His visit to the UAE forms part of a broader Middle East tour

NMC Health faces advisory fees of $140m for bankruptcy

NMC had a peak market value of $10bn on the London Stock Exchange before the uncovering of billions of dollars of undisclosed debt pushed it into administration

Top UAE banks signal slow recovery for Q3 2020 – report

Second-quarter net profit for UAE-based top banks jumps 21 per cent

Emirates, Etihad ask crew to take more unpaid leave as virus saps travel demand

Emirates aims to serve 100 per cent of its network destinations by summer 2021

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UAE detains two for ‘spreading false rumours’ about five Covid deaths in a family

Authorities have warned of strict action against anyone found spreading false and inaccurate information related to the coronavirus

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Dubai Hospital completes first phase of emergency department expansion

The department receives over 8,000 emergencies per month

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Abu Dhabi tightens Covid-19 testing rules to enter emirate

All DPI laser rapid testing results must be accompanied with a negative PCR test result received six days prior to entry

UAE’s ADNOC Distribution trains 254 Emirati employees for leadership roles

There were 75 women and 179 men trained for leadership roles in the company

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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala and Kohlberg acquire majority stake in PCI Pharma Services

Philadelphia-based PCI provides a range of integrated pharmaceutical supply chain solutions

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 275 cases; Oman registers 740 infections, 28 deaths

The death tolls in the UAE and Oman now stand at 376 and 637 respectively

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UAE developing antiviral drug to combat Covid-19

The research agreements were signed under Sandooq Al Watan’s Applied Research and Development Programme “Sward”

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LuLu Financial Holdings’ MD Adeeb Ahamed on the Covid crisis, remittances and plans ahead

UAE-based LuLu Exchange contributes to nearly 1.7 per cent of the global remittance inflows, reveals Ahamed

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Video: Prized number plate, V 12, auctioned for Dhs7m in Dubai

Dubai’s RTA generated a total of Dhs36.224m during its first open auction of number plates this year

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UAE announces 390 new Covid-19 cases, officials warn of restrictions if ‘second wave’ hits

Senior official says restrictions could be imposed in specific areas where an outbreak is detected

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Tourists flying to Dubai do not need GDRFA/ICA approvals – Air India Express

Dubai reopened to tourists last month

Revealed: Answers to all Dubai visa related queries

Holders of expired residency visas should renew them before exiting the country if they wish to return

UAE denies reports that it has signed an agreement with Israel on security

Reports claimed contacts had been established at the ministerial level between the two countries to conclude a security agreement

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UAE reports 424 new Covid-19 cases, says 20-40 age group ‘most affected’

The death toll in the country due to Covid-19 has risen to 372

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Technology, operational resilience critical to the future of financial services

A stable financial sector is key to sustainable growth

Why setting up a business in UAE is worth it

Setting up a business may be cumbersome but it is highly rewarding too

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 461 cases; 163 infections registered in Oman

The death toll in Oman and the UAE now stands at 609 and 369 respectively

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Dubai-based DP World acquires feeder operators for greater reach into Indian subcontinent

Transworld Feeders and Avana Global are independent feeder and Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCC) operators

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Saudi will stick to 2002 Arab peace plan – foreign minister

The plan proposes normalised relations with Israel only after it withdraws from the Palestinian territories

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Sheikh Mohammed outlines new law for family-owned businesses in Dubai

The validity of a family ownership contract can extend up to 15 years, after which it must be renewed