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The Dubai Exhibition Centre, DEC, will open for business on 20th October 2020, offering Expo 2020 Dubai participants, partners, government entities, industry associations and event organisers access to a global stage for the six-month duration of the world’s largest meeting of minds and building on an already thriving exhibition and …

The Sharjah Criminal Court has received the case of an Asian woman accused of killing her colleague by stabbing her with a knife following a verbal conflict in their shared room with a cleaning company. The suspect confessed to killing her friend because of personal differences and the court asked …

The Arabic version of an anthology featuring works by 12 contemporary Brazilian writers will be released at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair. The book comprises previously unreleased work by Milton Hatoum, Marco Lucchesi, Maria Valéria Rezende and Socorro Acioli, and previously released work by Raduan Nassar, Marcelo Maluf, Ana …

An earthquake of 6.4 magnitude struck the central Philippines on Monday, Reuters quoted the US Geological Survey as saying. A Reuters witness in the capital, Manila, said offices were swaying in the business district of Makati City.

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has issued a circular on the public holiday’s agenda for workers in the public and private sectors in the country for the years 2019-2020, according to the Council of Ministers’ decree on the adoption of public holidays for employees in the country. FAHR …

UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has posted a picture through his official twitter account that was taken by a secret shopper demonstrating a low level of services and a long waiting queue at “Emirates Post”, his highness also …

Thousands of literature enthusiasts and industry professionals from the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the region and around the world are expected to attend, the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, ADIBF 2019, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a global hub for publishing. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh …

The UAE and Saudi Arabia have announced a joint initiative to support the brotherly people of Sudan. The initiative will see the delivery of US$3 billion in assistance to Sudan. The assistance bundle entails $500 million deposit into Sudan’s central bank to strengthen the country’s liquidity and monetary reserves. The …

The United Arab Emirates has condemned the terrorist bombings that targeted churches and hotels in Colombo, Sri Lanka. In a statement today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MoFAIC, said that the UAE affirmed its firm stance against all forms of violence, terrorism and extremism, targeting all without …

A string of blasts hit high-end hotels and churches in Sri Lanka on Sunday, killing at least 20 people and injuring hundreds as worshippers attended Easter services. The first explosions were reported at St Anthony’s Church in Colombo and St Sebastian’s in the town of Negombo just outside the capital. The Colombo …