Month: February 2017

While the rest of the United Kingdom battened down the hatches in preparation for Storm Doris, the stars of Manchester City were enjoying some of the finest weather on offer in Abu Dhabi. The Citizens saw their derby game against Manchester United …
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The deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates has posted a shocking video showing a lion being shot after it emerges from bushes and runs at the camera. It appears the video was taken on a hunting trip and the clip was uploaded to Instagram by …
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It also reported that music is the primary reason for listening to radio in the UAE, followed by news and religious radio. “Radio in the UAE is expected to grow, led by its ability to substitute for expensive media such as print. Digitisation trends are …
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Dubai: Gulf News continues to take the lead as the top newspaper in the UAE, with a 26 per cent reach, as revealed by the Arab Media Outlook report: ‘Youth … Content … Digital Media, 2016’. “The top English daily is Gulf News with a reach of 26 …
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Dubai resident Tracey Cummins wanted to teach this lesson to her nanny when they helped her beat an illegal moneylender — or loan shark — in his game of threats, manipulation and harassment last month. In the past, Gulf News has published several …
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Dubai is known for its luxury and opulent offerings when it comes to accommodation, sightseeing and eateries. The introduction of affordable luxury means that there’s now plenty more to see and do in this city that won’t break the bank. Whether its …
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ABU DHABI (VN) — Mark Cavendish, Marcel Kittel, André Greipel, Caleb Ewan, Elia Viviani … Not often in cycling do so many sprint stars cross paths as will happen in the Abu Dhabi Tour over the next four days. Such stars are usually only found at the …
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Following confirmation by Elon Musk, co-founder and CEO of Tesla, at the World Government Summit last week that Tesla was setting up shop in the UAE, car enthusiasts are welcoming news the first cars will be shipped to Dubai by summer. For now, the front …
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Dubai: The weather is simply perfect for spending time outdoors. At this time of year, families across the UAE take this opportunity to spend quality time with the family while also appreciating the fresh air, the smell of rain and the wet grass. Even the …
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The United Arab Emirates is building a military base in Berbera in Somalia’s self-declared republic of Somaliland. It has proved controversial among neighbouring countries in the Horn of Africa. Tomi Oladipo explains the reasons behind the deal.
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Dubai, Feb. 22 (BNA): Combining the capabilities of the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can create historic opportunities for their people and the whole region, said Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, HH Shaikh …
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Combining the capabilities of the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can create historic opportunities for their people and the whole region, said Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin …
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Within the next three months, 52 per cent of UAE employers said that they are ‘definitely’ or ‘probably’ going to hire. Employers in the UAE have revealed that they are planning to start hiring new employees very soon, particularly in the real estate …
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ABU DHABI Feb 22 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced 3.42 billion dirhams ($931 million) in defence procurement contracts on Wednesday, the fourth day of the biennial International Defence Exhibition (Idex) in Abu Dhabi. The UAE Armed Forces have …
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