The much-anticipated XXII Carat villa complex on the celebrity-peppered Palm Jumeriah in Dubai boasts some of the most expensive bathrooms in the world. Set to open later in the year, each of the 22 properties comes complete with deep tubs carved out of …
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UAE businesses should ‘shift gender discourse’ – senior businesswoman
Businesses in the United Arab Emirates should change the way they discuss gender, according to prominent business leader, Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg. Speaking at a recent event, the managing director of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group and president of the Dubai …
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Build more automated parking facilities in Dubai, say experts
Dubai: Automation of parking along with increasing the use of … gained much popularity despite its obvious success in reducing congestion. Speaking to Gulf News on the sidelines of the summit, Zarak Ali, director of Massa Global, the operators of the …
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Satisfaction rating of self-driving vehicle at Business Bay hits 91%
The Smart Autonomous Vehicle, which had recently been experimented over two months in the Business Bay district by Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) in cooperation with Dubai Properties, has claimed an overall satisfaction rating of 91%. The result is …
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Hotel insider: Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay, Dubai
After some confusion finding the valet parking service – the entrance is not where you would expect and signage is not straightforward – when I eventually pull up, I am attended to promptly and efficiently. At the reception counter, I’m greeted with …
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UAE: Iranian interference cause of tension in region
New York: The UAE has called for the resolution of conflicts in Syria and Yemen and said Iranian interference continues to cause tension and instability in the region. Jamal Al Musharakh, deputy permanent representative of the UAE to the United Nations …
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Watch: Dubai’s EZ10 driverless shuttle
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has unveiled a video showing the driverless electric shuttle named the EZ10 in action. In a video posted to social media, the Smart Autonomous Vehicle can be seen ferrying passengers through Dubai, part of a …
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Abu Dhabi ISIS case: Delhi court to issue order on plea by accused
New Delhi [India], Apr 21 (ANI): The Patiala House Court on Friday is likely to issue the order on the application filed by the two accused pleading guilty in the Abu Dhabi ISIS case. Earlier on March 29, two out of the three accused involved in the Abu …
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New global fund to raise $300 million for digital currency investments
Alphabit is registered in Dubai and the Cayman Islands. Fees include 2.5 percent for management and 45 percent for performance. The latter will only apply if the fund outperforms the price of bitcoin, said Robertson, a former currency trader at hedge fund …
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UAE cashes in on digital finance
A spurt in digital finance in the UAE is inevitable as the country embraces the global trend of smart payment solutions. Digital finance – financial services delivered via mobile phones, the internet or cards linked to a digital payment system – could be a …
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Dubai Internet City Offers Platform for Chinese Tech Companies to Increase International Presence
A delegation from Dubai Internet City (DIC), the leading technology business community created by the Government of Dubai as a strategic location for companies to innovate, is visiting the People’s Republic of China to strengthen ties and explore new …
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UAE Girls travel to Manchester United following duFC Challenge win
Dubai’s youth female champions the match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford last Sunday. The duFC’s UAE Girls Challenge winning team from Go Pro Sports were given the trip to Old Trafford last weekend, where they participated in a …
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Long weekend in UAE fuels staycation boom
A number of hoteliers from Dubai to Abu Dhabi told Gulf News that their properties will be 75 per cent to 100 per cent full over the next three days, with a significant number of guests coming from across the emirates. Huge bookings have also been secured …
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Dubai Police clarify 'forgiveness card' that went viral
Dubai: “Dear driver, we are sorry the radar caught you speeding. Despite violating the traffic law, we will not issue [you] a traffic ticket.” A card with those words and the Dubai Police logo went viral on social media. But Dubai Police clarified that …
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UAE temperature to cool down until Saturday
Dubai: If you’re planning on having a barbeque or a picnic, this weekend would be the best time to have one as the temperature this weekend will be a lot cooler. The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) on Thursday expects the mercury to …
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Dubai Properties launches sale of ‘Arabella Townhouses 3’ as part of growing portfolio of futuristic housing solutions
Dubai Properties (DP), a leading Dubai-based real estate master developer and asset manager, today announced the launch of sales of the third edition of the Arabella Townhouses (Arabella 3) – in response to high customer demand. The launch of sale of …
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Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council Combats “Conflict Diamonds” Trading
Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council (GBC) is running a pilot project called Operation Kimberley, which aims to use blockchain technology to digitalize the issuance and transfer of Kimberley Process certificates used in the shipment of rough diamonds globally.
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