Dubai: The morning of November 3 is witnessing a large-scale celebration across the country to mark President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s accession as President of the UAE. The UAE flag is being hoisted at schools, government …
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Abu Dhabi Youth Council formed
Abu Dhabi: The system for youth councils across the UAE has been completed, while the Abu Dhabi Youth Council (ADYC) was formed yesterday (Wednesday). Shamma Suhail Faris Al Mazroui, Minister of State for Youth, announced the completion of the system …
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Demand for UAE flags on the rise
… as early as October to cater to the demand for various sizes of the UAE flag and other items with the UAE flag colours, a Gulf News survey revealed. UAE Flag Day, which falls on November 3, is an event which coincides with the anniversary of President …
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A billionaire racing driver, a poet and a hedge fund manager: Now that Prince Harry is off the market, meet the world's most eligible royal bachelors
The Georgetown University graduate now works as a hedge fund analyst in New York … Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai His title may be a bit of a mouthful, so luckily the Crown Prince of Dubai, 33, is happy to …
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F1 Fitness is the all new rage in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: A fitness revolution has taken over Abu Dhabi in the run-up to the city’s biggest sporting event – Formula 1 Grand Prix running from November 25-27. As part of the Get Driver Fit (GDF) challenge, a hugely popular feature of the racing season …
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School principal's email hacked
Abu Dhabi: In a suspected case of hacking, the email account of an Indian school principal in Abu Dhabi is being used by conmen who are demanding money from his friends. Abdul Kader, principal of Model School Abu Dhabi, said dozens of people on his contact …
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Abu Dhabi : Wilfy – Ronstan duo set to release 'Ye Mojea Bhangara' music album
Abu Dhabi, Nov 2: Wilfy Fernandes Kinnigoly/Abu Dhabi a known name in the Konkani music field by his two successful devotional albums “Jezu BallkakKheloian” and “Jezu Mhaka Zai” is all set to release his maiden Konkani songs album “Ye …
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Shawarma showdown: Why many vendors are wrapping up in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A showdown over shawarma has come to Dubai. A state-owned newspaper reported on Wednesday that nearly half of all shawarma stands in Dubai either will be shut down or have stopped selling the popular Mideast street food. The …
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UAE’s tax regime is the need of the hour
Within the span of month the UAE took two bold steps with the aim to develop a proper legislative and legal structure for the post-oil period. The first was to launch the Bankruptcy Law and the other was founding a Federal Tax Authority (FTA). The …
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UAE Flag Day: Complete guide to flag-raising etiquette
As the country celebrates National Flag Day, it has been advised that every organisation and individual wishing to raise the UAE flag must do so correctly. Gulf News highlights some of the main dos and don’ts of the country’s flag-raising etiquette …
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UAE Flag Day to witness a large number of activities
Abu Dhabi: A full agenda of events will be launched by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development on the occasion of UAE Flag Day, it was announced on Tuesday. An agenda, adopted by Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and …
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Technology-related skills most sought in UAE
Every country’s future is pivoted on the axis of opportunities. The greater the emphasis on defining these opportunities, the better is the outcome. A new study titled The Economic Graph UAE by LinkedIn, the world’s largest online professional network …
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Technology Services Specialist – Dubai Jobs
Participates in technology services aspects of assigned projects (new locations, expansions, re-locations, new equipment, strategic/ Corporate roll-outs etc) contributing to on-time achievement of the project goals & compliance with established standards …
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Costa Rica offers to help UAE build Latin American trade
… prominent event like Dubai’s Expo 2020 could serve as a good opportunity to show to Latin American investors the UAE’s competitive advantages for doing business and perhaps even the possibilities of offering a gateway into the broader Arab region.”
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Dubai hires HSBC to advise on finance of airports expansion
Dubai has hired HSBC to advise it on borrowing US$3 billion to finance the expansion of its two international airports as passenger numbers surge. The emirate is aiming to boost annual passenger flow at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum …
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UAE plays a role in setting agenda for global cities
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is playing a major role in setting the agenda for global cities in the coming 20 years. The sprawling urban settings require different solutions and the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) engaged several hundred participants …
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UAE’s first nuclear energy power purchase agreement signed
Abu Dhabi: A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the purchase of electricity generated at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant was signed in Abu Dhabi. The Barakah One PJSC Company (Barakah One), a subsidiary of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec …
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