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Governments, insurers should work together on global risks-executives

Governments and insurers in Europe and the United States are considering state-backed reinsurance programmes for future pandemics

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UAE safety warning: Don't use firewood or coal to heat rooms

Residents are advised to follow safety measures while using traditional heating methods to stay warm as temperatures dip across the country

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Ten China gold miners confirmed dead after others rescued; one still missing

Total of 22 miners working about 600 metres underground were trapped after an explosion

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UAE fine alert: $273 for smoking shisha, barbecuing in green areas

The municipality has issued a number of fines and warned many violators for smoking shisha and littering the green areas

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UAE alert: Residents warned against WhatsApp phishing

Several people falling prey to phishing attacks amid the pandemic

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Dubai launches smart screening vehicles to catch public parking violators

The system can read number plates of vehicles in all directions, thanks to 24 cameras fitted on all sides of the vehicle

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COVID-19: Dubai tightens rules for gatherings

Previously, a maximum of 200 people were allowed at gatherings organised in halls, hotels and tents, while home parties were limited to 30 guests

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Violators of hunting rules in Saudi will be penalized

These practices will result in strict penalties in view of the fact that these are in violation of the Environmental Law and its executive regulations: official

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'Outrageous' that data deleted from main UK police computer database, PM Johnson says

Home Secretary Priti Patel said earlier that a coding problem led to the accidental deletion of up to 400,000 records from British police databases

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Epidemics lead world's biggest short-term risks - World Economic Forum

The world's leaders will hold a virtual Davos Agenda event next week

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UAE banking sector profitability to remain low for longer: S&P

Dubai Police: Fines, jail for some social media posts

UAE: Traffic violations up by 46%

Dubai launches smart screening vehicles to catch public parking violators

UAE fine alert: $273 for smoking shisha, barbecuing in green areas

Warehouse fire at Saudi-listed SPIMACO's joint venture ENAYAH

COVID-19: Dubai tightens rules for gatherings

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Governments, insurers should work together on global risks-executives

UAE safety warning: Don't use firewood or coal to heat rooms

Ten China gold miners confirmed dead after others rescued; one still missing

UAE fine alert: $273 for smoking shisha, barbecuing in green areas

UAE alert: Residents warned against WhatsApp phishing

Dubai launches smart screening vehicles to catch public parking violators

COVID-19: Dubai tightens rules for gatherings

Violators of hunting rules in Saudi will be penalized

'Outrageous' that data deleted from main UK police computer database, PM Johnson says

Epidemics lead world's biggest short-term risks - World Economic Forum

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