New Delhi: A contingent of 179 UAE soldiers will lead the Indian Republic Day parade this year. The UAE has sent 195 soldiers, 15 officers and 15 support staff. Of these, 144 soldiers and 35 band members will be part of the parade, said Maj Gen Rajesh …
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Dubai airport named world's busiest international airport
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Dubai remains home to the world’s busiest international airport after seeing 83.6 million passengers in 2016. However, the figures released on Tuesday by Dubai International Airport fall short of an estimate of 85 million …
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'Emirati troops march in India shows UAE’s love for peace'
it will symbolise the UAE’s trust in India and “our global image as a peace-loving nation,” a former defence official told Gulf News on Monday. “The march will reflect the UAE’s love towards India as way of giving back [for what India gave to the …
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Dubai investigating disabled centre over Kim Kardashian visit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A state-owned newspaper in Dubai is reporting that authorities are investigating a centre for the disabled after it hosted and publicized a visit by Kim Kardashian West. A story in Tuesday’s edition of Emarat Al Youm says the …
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UAE Bank Going Digital-Only
The Commercial Bank of Dubai will soon launch CBD NOW, the UAE’s first digital-only bank. The new bank is based entirely online and will offer all the services a regular bank does, such as current accounts, saving accounts and credit card accounts.
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National Bank of Kuwait Q4 net profit rises 40 per cent
Dubai:National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), the Gulf Arab state’s largest commercial lender, posted a 40 per cent rise in fourth-quarter net profit, according to Reuters’ calculations, as the bank continued to benefit from government spending. The bank made a …
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Eshraq Properties : focuses on Abu Dhabi and Dubai projects as construction starts
Eshraq Properties says it is pressing ahead with long-delayed projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi-listed developer started initial work on the Dh225 million Jumeirah Rise project in Jumeirah Village Circle in October. It said that construction …
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LinkedIn reveals list of the UAE's 45 most viewed profiles in 2016
a list of the UAE’s 45 most viewed profiles in 2016. The profiles of “exemplary professionals” include CEOs from the public and private sector and executives from industries such as marketing and advertising, human resources, technology and lifestyle …
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UAE ranked as world’s most Muslim-friendly destination
Dubai: The UAE is the world’s best place for Muslim tourists, ahead of Malaysia and Turkey, according to new think tank data. Data revealed in the 2016-2017 Global Islamic Economy Report, measured the level of facilities that are Halal — permitted in …
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Dubai firefighters reach new heights as they use JETPACKS to beat the traffic and put out blazes
Firefighters in Dubai are set to become even more like superheros with the introduction of jetpacks. Dubai Civil Defence recently launched the Dolphin, a jetski equipped with a jetpack and fire hose which will allow firefighters easy access to fires on …
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Dubai Fights Fires With Jetpacks
The Dubai Civil Defence unwrapped new technology that helps firefighters rise to the occasion. Trucks and hydrants are ideal for extinguishing fires on dry land. But how do you snuff out a burning ship or beach-front resort? The Dubai Civil Defence (DCD …
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Dubai launches Dolphin water jetpack system for firefighting from the air
Dubai is now taking firefighting techniques to new heights — literally. Further cementing its reputation as one of the world’s most technologically advanced cities, Dubai has invested in water jetpack systems for firefighting. A video released by the …
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Abu Dhabi win caps career turnaround for Fleetwood
On Sunday, the 26-year-old Fleetwood topped what could be the strongest field of the year on the European Tour to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by a shot. His swing held up in the most trying of circumstances in the final round, with major champions …
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Gold at 2-month high; Should you sell in Dubai?
Precious metal funds saw their biggest inflow in five months and bond funds notched a fourth consecutive gain over the last week, as investors continued to hedge “Trump trades” put on late last year that bet on stronger growth and rising inflation.
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Dubai has new safety rules after high-rise fires, but few details
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – New fire safety rules have come to Dubai after a series of skyscraper fires that marred its futuristic skyline, but authorities offered few details Sunday about how they’ll force owners to replace flammable siding with …
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Dubai real estate market sees $3.2bn of deals in fortnight
Dubai’s real estate market generated transactions worth $3.2bn during the first 15 days of January 2017, according to the latest report issued by Dubai Land Department (DLD). “By studying the index at the end of last year, DLD predicted that the market …
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UAE and India: A relationship going stronger
UAE President Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan visits India and held meeting with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and signed a cultural agreement along with various other agreements. Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi paid a two-day visit to the UAE …
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