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‘I work in the UAE, can I start an online business on the side?’

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See 9 cheapest areas to live in Sharjah and average rents here

See cheap rents of apartments in Sharjah, also find average prices here 1 of 10 Sharjah rents have been dropping consistently. In 2020 rents are likely to drop further making accommodation affordable to not just Sharjah residents, but for UAE residents...

US jobs report revisions hit frackers and retail workers Hardest

The 422,000-job revision for December reduced employment by just 0.3% The generally positive news from Friday’s US employment report was tempered a bit by the fact that overall payroll employment was ratcheted down by more than 400,000 jobs because of...

UAE construction puts up safeguards against China virus impact

There are concerns some projects could get hit with delayed shipments of materials ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park phase 3 operational in April In pictures: Auto Expo 2020 begins in New Delhi, plethora of companies participate ...

Tata among those interested in Air India

British Airways’ owner and IndiGo could also be possible aspirants ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Tesla killer from India? This $21,200 Tata EV claims a 300-km range Photos: Boeing's gigantic 777X plane completes maiden test flight Bollywood stars meet Amazon founder...

Property buyers get all-clear on Brexit

Fourth quarter sees clear spike in deals for 5 million pound properties ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Hyundai to make flying cars for Uber air taxis UAE's Etihad and Emirates listed among the world's safest airlines for 2020 Latest Pictures: This...

Apple closes in on Samsung’s No. 1 status

Huwawei slips up slightly because of tight US sanctions Tokyo (Bloomberg): While 2019 started off with expectations of Huawei Technologies Inc. challenging Samsung Electronics Co. for the title of world’s most prolific smartphone vendor, it’s the more familiar foe of...

UAE gold shoppers need to wait for next dip

They should wait for the next dip even if it is only a marginal one ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Sewelo: Louis Vuitton shows off world's second-largest uncut diamond Jean-Paul Gaultier retires from fashion: His iconic creations Want to rent a...

Brexit: Pound stable despite final EU goodbye

But all eyes will be on Bank of England’s Friday meeting and its stance on rates ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE The Link: Dubai's new architectural novelty, with a mega steel structure linking twin towers Want to rent a luxury car...

Dubai port operator DP World suspends staff travel to China

Facebook, LG Electronics and Stan Chart among firms restricting travel for staff to China DUBAI: DP World, one of the world’s largest port operators, has suspended all staff travel to China until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak there. Companies...

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Oman and Iran discuss reopening Hormuz shipping lane amid security talks

Oman and Iran’s foreign ministers spoke on Thursday about re‑establishing safe shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. They emphasized technical measures to secure the corridor and prevent future conflicts.

Sheela Paul stresses Gandhi’s peace message at Sharjah Book Fair

At the Sharjah International Book Fair, author Sheela Paul addressed a Gandhi Smruthi lecture series organized by the Mahatma Gandhi Cultural Forum. She urged the audience to adopt Gandhi’s principles to foster global peace.

Nol‑Jaywan Card Trial Begins in Dubai for Transport and Daily Payments

Dubai’s transport authority is testing a new Nol‑Jaywan card that merges public‑transport fare with broader payment functions. The trial, launched this month, aims to let commuters use one card for travel, parking and everyday purchases.

UAE energy firms turn to automation and AI to boost resilience

Emerson officials explain that advanced automation and AI are reducing outage times and improving safety in the UAE’s energy industry. They stress that while digital tools aid resilience, physical redundancy still protects capacity.

UAE teen Riyan Malhan clinches historic Youth Olympic badminton gold

Riyan Malhan became the first Emirati to capture a Youth Olympic gold medal in badminton, beating France’s Mady Sow in the final. The triumph follows his earlier Asian junior titles and highlights UAE’s rising badminton program.