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Burj Al Arab Closes for Major 18-Month Restoration
Dubai’s iconic luxury hotel plans an extensive interior upgrade led by a famous architect. A New Chapter for an Icon Jumeirah Group announced a major restoration project for the Burj Al Arab today. The famous Dubai hotel will close its
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President Trump Signals Possible End to Iran Conflict
Diplomatic efforts intensify as Pakistan leads new peace talks across the region. Optimism for a Lasting Ceasefire President Donald Trump believes the war with Iran is very close to over. He shared this optimistic view during a recent media
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Dubai Doctors Rebuild Face After Severe Accident
A medical team successfully treats rare and complex facial fractures. Emergency Hospital Admission Emergency department staff at Aster Hospital Mankhool admitted a 42-year-old man. A severe accident recently caused him multiple serious facial
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UAE Residents Expect Nine-Day Eid Al Adha Vacation
UAE residents can look forward to a massive long weekend in May. Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha provide the longest 2026 public holiday. Astronomers
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US-Iran Ceasefire Talks Collapse As Trump Threatens Hormuz Blockade
US Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan on Sunday. Marathon ceasefire talks with Iran ended without an agreement. Negotiators debated for 21 hours
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Etihad Rail completes 139-kilometer track linking UAE, Saudi Arabia
Etihad Rail has unveiled a 139-kilometer train track that connects the UAE with Saudi Arabia, as part of its national railway project that spans
Read MoreUAE company develops rapid COVID-19 testing technology
A UAE company has developed a laser-based testing equipment that identifies coronavirus patients in seconds, further enabling the country’s aggressive screening program. QuantLase Imaging Lab, the medical-research arm of International
Read MoreUAE to cut oil output by 100,000 bpd in June
The UAE will voluntarily cut its oil output by 100,000 barrels per day in June in a bid to back Saudi Arabia's efforts to rebalance the world oil market, said Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and
Read MoreSaudi Arabia sets 72-hour deadline to return to Kingdom amid coronavirus fears
DUBAI: The Saudi government has given nationals who wish to come back to the Kingdom three days to make their excursion from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, Saudi Arabia's departments declared on Tuesday. Nationals can take Saudia
Read MoreThe Maritime Standard Reveals Finalists for 2019 Awards
A complete list of finalists for the sixth annual The Maritime Standard Awards, which will be held on Monday, 21st October 2019, at the Atlantis, the Palm, Dubai, has been officially announced. For the sixth year in a row His Highness Sheikh
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