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Dubai Presents Business Landscape To Investors Across Six Countries

Investment partners from China, India, Australia, USA, Spain and Italy engaged with government and organisational presenters to advance trade and investment opportunities

Final Exams For Grades 4−12 Begin Today

ABU DHABI: The final exams for the academic year 2020-2021 will start on Tuesday for 4th-12th grade students studying at public and private schools applying the Ministry of Education’s curricula.

Spain's Euro Preparations Hit After Skipper Busquets Tests Positive For Virus

After having to overcome problems ahead of the 2016 European Championship and the 2018 World Cup, ‘La Roja’ enter Euro 2020 having to deal with the scare of a COVID-19 outbreak that could jeopardise their title chances

UAE Sends 960 Tonnes Of Food, Medical Supplies To Gaza Strip

The assistance came at a time when a large segment of the population is suffering from dire humanitarian conditions in the form of food and medicine shortages.

RTA to offer biofuel for abras from July

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has designated a station at Sabkha Marine Transport Station for supplying biofuel (Biodiesel 5) to traditional Abras operating on Dubai Creek, as of July this year.

‘Change' will not change Palestine-Israel situation

In one way or another Netanyahu betrayed or alienated all five men who have committed to form a disparate left-center-right extreme right coalition. Their goal is to overthrow Netanyahu

Harry, Meghan welcome 2nd child, Lilibet

SANTA BARBARA: The second baby for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is officially here: Meghan gave birth to a healthy girl on Friday.

Israel detains two Palestinian activists

Israeli police detained two prominent Palestinian activists on Sunday who have become the face of a campaign to halt Palestinian evictions from a flashpoint East Jerusalem neighbourhood.

Emily Blunt finds sense of purpose in helping people who stutter

Emily Blunt has been associated with the American Institute of Stuttering, and she says she understands the ‘anguish’ of people who stammer

Johnson doesn't deliver, but wins anyway

It may very well be that Boris Johnson fails utterly on that front but wins anyway. New analysis shows this week that it was the grey part of the red wall that did it for him

Tom Cruise's ‘Mission: Impossible 7' shut down again due to COVID

Filming in Britain on the latest ‘Mission: Impossible’ movie has been shut down for two weeks ater some people working on the movie tested positive for the coronavirus

Defiant Burns hits gritty ton to frustrate NZ after Southee's six-wicket haul

New Zealand, following Friday’s total washout, had dashed their hopes of going 1-0 up in this two-match series by twice reprieving Burns before the Surrey left-handed opener completed his third Test century

G7 nations strike deal to tax big companies and squeeze havens

The group agreed to back a minimum global corporate tax rate of at least 15%. Companies will also have to pay more tax in the countries where they make sales

Abu Dhabi treasures glorious cultural and literary grandeur

The Book Fair’s successful return for its milestone 30th edition has reinforced Abu Dhabi’s status as a regional and international hub for culture and knowledge

UAE supports global efforts to intensify anti-graft operations

All countries should work together to activate the joint action mechanism to ensure upgrading the level of anti-corruption operations and preventing the spread of all its forms

G7 nations very close to global corporate tax deal, says France

Disagreements remain over minimum rate, scope of tax. UK’s Sunak says world is watching whether G7 can agree. US proposes minimum global corporate tax of at least 15%.

US job growth picks up in May; unemployment rate falls to 5.8%

Nonfarm payrolls increased by 559,000 jobs last month; new orders for US-made goods fell more than expected in April

Pakistan recall Abbas and Shah for Test matches in WI, name Azam for T20s

Azam has impressed the selectors with his power-hiting in the PSL and was included for the Twenty20s. Sohail was recalled for the ODIs in England after missing the last limited-overs series in South Africa while Wasim returned to the side as Pakistan eyed the T20 World Cup

Abu Dhabi relaxes COVID-19 curbs for family gatherings

UAE reports 2,062 new cases, 2 deaths; India’s recoveries exceed new cases; France opens for EU travellers but US, UK still ‘orange;’ Pakistan produces Chinese CanSinoBio vaccine, brands it PakVac.

Etihad Airways boosts global volunteering

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has become the first airline to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme to boost global volunteering and sustainable development.

UAE Food Bank distributes over 27,000 tonnes of food

The Food Bank has conducted 127 awareness and educational initiatives on reducing food wastage and benefiting from surplus food

US to share 80m vaccine doses with world: Biden

UAE reports 1,989 new cases and 3 deaths, bans flights from Vietnam; holiday chaos as UK removes Portugal from travel green list; Pak prioritises Pfizer jabs for students, Hajj pilgrims and overseas workers.

Sheikh Mohamed congratulates Al Jazira on winning AGL title

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince congratulated the club’s officials and fans on the win, expressing appreciation to all the participating teams for their sportsmanship and team spirit

Dubai issues guidelines on 100% ownership for foreign investors

The commercial activities in which full ownership was sought include general trade, contracting, jewellery, gold, pearls, luxury watches, foods, as well as cars and trucks trading

New Zealand's Conway marks Test debut with Lord's hundred against England

While star batsman Williamson and the experienced Taylor both fell cheaply, Conway pressed on to a 163-ball century, reaching the landmark with a flamboyant whipped legside four, his 11th boundary off England debutant fast bowler Robinson, to join a select group of cricketers

220 Ajman varsity students get degrees in drive-through event

The atmosphere was invigorated with the congratulatory shouts of their loved ones, as the students walked the red carpet

Rising black fungus cases cause worry in TN

CHENNAI: Even as COVID-19 cases are coming down in Tamil Nadu, an increase in black fungus cases are causing worry. The state has reported 518 cases and 17 people have died of black fungus or mucormycosis, a notified fungal disease infecting people across the country.

Gaza's civilians fear justice will never come

In all, 254 people were killed in Gaza in this war, including 67 children and 39 women, according to the Gaza health ministry. Eleven civilians, including two children, were killed in Israel, along with one soldier

100% foreign ownership will add more flavour to Sharjah's economy

Over the past few years, Sharjah has solidified its regional and global reputation as a lucrative FDI destination that offers businesses and investors an entire gamut of competitive advantages

Rare sea butterflies spotted on beaches

Dubai: Dubai Municipality has reassured the public that the butterfly-like marine creatures recently spotted on Dubai beaches are harmless and non-toxic.