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Digital Libraries: Arabic Digital Libraries

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"The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) and Stanford Libraries today announced the release of a public, open platform for the Digital Library of the Middle East (DLME), which aims to become one of the world’s largest online archives of Middle Eastern and North African artifacts. The DLME aggregates, through an ongoing program, digital records of published materials, documents, maps, artifacts, audiovisual recordings, and more from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Arabic Collections Online (ACO) is a publicly available digital library of public domain Arabic language content. Funded by New York University Abu Dhabi, this mass digitization project aims to expose up to 15,000 volumes from NYU and partner institutions over a period of five years. NYU and the partner institutions are contributing all types of material—literature, business, science, and more—from their Arabic language collections. ACO will provide digital access to printed books drawn fro

What is Miswak?

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The Miswak is an ancient Arabian toothbrush which can be made from the roots of various trees. For thousands of years, the miswak has held an esteemed status in Islamic culture due to its incredible purifying properties which include its ability to whiten teeth, strengthen the gums, and remove bad breath. In face, there are so many medicinal benefits of using the miswak that some have nicknamed it the miracle brush.  The Olive Difference Royal Miswak is made from the olive tree - which holds an esteemed status in Islam. Whether it is its oil, fruit, or miswak, it is said that everything originating from this sacred tree is blessed. Is it any wonder that Royal Miswak exhibits the most remarkable properties? Royal Miswaak Shop https://www.royalmiswak.com/pages/store

Average Cook, Restaurant Salary in United Arab Emirates AED 35,289

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What Do Cook, Restaurants Do? Cooks are restaurant workers who typically work under a head chef. They are responsible for preparing dishes, often from beginning to end. They must work with speed and precision as they often must push out food to customers as quickly and efficiently as possible while maintaining high standards of quality. Cooks are responsible for much of the cooking and assembly of a restaurant’s dishes. They also prepare, clean, and restock their stations whenever necessary. Cooks may sometimes supervise subordinates, and they may delegate certain tasks such as clearing or stocking a station. Cooks are often trained at a culinary school, receiving degrees in food preparation and related fields. Formal culinary training isn’t always required for restaurants; many cooks learn on the job under sous chefs or head chefs. Typically, fine dining establishments have formal educational requirements. Although being a cook can remain a career in and of itself, there is room for

Residents of other emirates arriving at Dubai airport should get prior permission from ICA

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  Dubai: The Indian Consulate in Dubai has informed that the residency visa holders of other emirates arriving at Dubai international airport should obtain entry permission from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) prior to their journey. The consulate directed in this regard after about 300 Indians got stuck in the Dubai airport without knowing the new guidelines issued by the UAE. The consulate took to Twitter to share the information. Many people were trapped in different terminals of the airport as they could not complete the procedures. Later, they were granted permission after the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) officials intervened. They could return to their place of accommodation safely, the consulate authorities informed. Bus was arranged for those who arrived in Fly Dubai flights. Dubai residents can obtain permission from GDRFA in advance to arrive at Dubai airport. Those who hold residency visa of other emirates need to o

Saudi Arabia to invest in Lulu Group marking historical achievement

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Kochi: The Public Investment Fund (PIF) under the Saudi Arabian government is planning to invest in the Lulu Group International owned by NRI businessman M A Yusuff Ali. This could be a historical achievement as Abu Dhabi government's holding company ADQ invested in Lulu Group only a month ago. ☰ News | Special | Education | Trending | More Saudi Arabia to invest in Lulu Group marking historical achievement 8 Oct 2020, 08:40 AM IST NRI Lulu Group Chairman M A Yusuff Ali with Saudi Crown Prince Muhammed bin Salman and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi during Saudi Crown Prince's visit to India in 2019 Kochi: The Public Investment Fund (PIF) under the Saudi Arabian government is planning to invest in the Lulu Group International owned by NRI businessman M A Yusuff Ali. This could be a historical achievement as Abu Dhabi government's holding company ADQ invested in Lulu Group only a month ago. The PIF chaired by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman manages a total fund of

Business activity in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE returns to growth

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  A measure of non-oil private sector activity in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates rose last month above the threshold of 50 that separates growth from contraction [File: Tasneem Alsultan/Bloomberg] Economy | Coronavirus pandemic Business activity in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE returns to growth A measure of non-oil private sector activity in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates rose last month above the threshold of 50 that separates growth from contraction [File: Tasneem Alsultan/Bloomberg] Bloomberg 5 Oct 2020 Business activity in the Arab world’s three largest economies returned to growth, with Egypt seeing its first expansion in 14 months. After a deterioration in August, the non-oil private sectors improved last month despite continuing job losses as companies adjusted to the economic challenges of the global pandemic while governments eased restrictions put in place to stop the coronavirus. A measure of non-oil private sector activity in Saudi Arabia, Eg