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Confirmed: Sharjah private schools to reopen campuses next academic year

A health and safety officer will be appointed and trained in each school

Watch: Why upskilling will boost your employability in the UAE now

In this special webinar, you can learn how to upskill yourself to ensure strong career growth

UAE residents, visitors need negative Covid-19 test to enter Abu Dhabi

Test results must be presented via the Alhosn app or text messages from any UAE-based hospital or screening centre that is affiliated with the National Screening Programme

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Dubai Summer Surprises dates announced

The full calendar of events will be announced ahead of the festival, the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment confirmed on Monday

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All UAE federal government employees must return to their offices by July 5

All previous exemptions granted to employees in federal entities will be cancelled except for those with chronic diseases

Sharjah Municipality fees, fines can soon be paid using Google, Samsung and Apple e-wallets

Only cashless modes of payments will be accepted starting July 15

UAE’s GEMS Education schools undergo safety measures to prepare for reopening

The network of schools is undergoing regular deep cleaning and disinfection using hospital-grade anti-viral disinfectants

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Haj Saeed bin Ahmed Al Lootah, founder of Dubai Islamic Bank, dies

Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Hamdan paid tribute to the founder of the world’s first Islamic bank

UK visa services resume in UAE, Saudi, among other GCC countries

Optional Priority visas, super priority visas, and walk-in services will not be offered initially

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UAE says all returning residents from abroad require Covid-negative test results

Those who are unable to present a Covid negative test within 72 hours of departure will not be allowed to board their flight

UAE cabinet approves Dh320m budget for national universities

The federal cabinet also approved a national system for sustained agriculture

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE registers 437 cases, 2 fatalities; 3,989 cases, 40 deaths in Saudi

The death toll in Saudi Arabia has crossed 1,550

Sharjah leads list of high-growth ecosystems globally – report

The report cites Sharjah’s commitment to research and innovation, presence of strengths such as education technology and the creative economy, and access to talent as its primary assets

Dubai’s Emirates Islamic offers incentives to UAE healthcare professionals

The bank is offering the Skywards Infinite Card, Etihad Guest Premium Credit Card, and the free for life Cashback Plus Visa Signature Credit Card and RTA Credit Card to healthcare professionals

Emirates Loto draw: Four winners share Dhs2m prize, Dhs50m jackpot still unclaimed

The winning combination of numbers were 8, 9, 11, 14, 35 and 44

GCC’s higher education sector: Chalking out the future of tomorrow

As industrial revolution and digital advancements scale the demand for technical and cross-functional skills, how has the regional higher education space responded?

UAE warns of hefty fines for those violating Covid-19 precautions

Penalties will be doubled for those repeating the violation while third time offenders could face imprisonment for up to six months and an increased fine of Dhs100,000

GCC’s education sector: Paving the way ahead

In the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, amid a perennial pursuit of digitisation to empower education, how bright is the outlook for the GCC’s education sector?

The way forward for GCC’s sustainable construction space

Regional governments are stepping up efforts to transition to sustainable building practices

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Covid-19: UAE reports 410 new cases, two deaths

The new cases were identified after the ministry conducted 49,000 additional tests

British Airways to resume London-Dubai flights on alternate days from July 17

Starting from August 1, the flights in both directions will operate daily

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Watch: How can UAE organisations prepare their people to deal with cyber threat risks?

Up to 39 per cent of UAE IT leaders say their employees “make their business vulnerable to a cyber attack”

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GCC Covid-19 update: 430 new cases in UAE; Oman reports 1,366 infections

The death toll in the UAE stands at 308

Facebook and Khalifa Fund relaunch ‘She Means Business’ mentorship programme in the UAE

The programme will support and train 1,300 women entrepreneurs through a series of virtual training sessions

Sharjah Islamic Bank lists $500m sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai

The latest listing raises the total value of sukuk listed in Dubai to $69.29bn

UAE ends National Sterilisation Programme with immediate effect

Children below 12 will be allowed to enter commercial centres and restaurants across the country

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GCC Covid-19 update: Saudi reports 3,123 cases, 41 deaths; UAE registers 450 infections, 2 deaths

The death toll in Saudi Arabia has risen to 1,387

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Nissan Middle East reports 0.5% growth in domestic sales for FY 2019

It will introduce eight new models to the region over the next two years

Dubai Chamber launches CSR programme to aid SMEs in the emirate

SMEs will be paired with large companies who will offer professional advice and resources tailored to its specific needs

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Sheikh Mohammed visits Fish Farm in Dubai, encourages domestic food production

The Fish Farm in Jebel Ali can produce about 3,000 tons of organic fish per year