The TRA has always denied that this is its policy, contributing to the confusion. A Gulf News reader also claims he was recently told by videoconferencing application TeamTalk that the service was now banned in the UAE.
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HRW: UAE backs torture and disappearances in Yemen
UAE’s government has denied allegations to AP … Citing anonymous US defence officials, the news agency said the senior US military leaders were aware of allegations of torture, a claim the defence department denied. Families of detainees have held …
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UAE-France cooperation highlighted
This includes fighting terrorist organisations and supporting regional and international efforts aimed at establishing the pillars of security and stability in the region, UAE News Agency (WAM) reported. I.Y BNA 0633 GMT 2017/06/22
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UAE runs ‘informal prisons’ in Yemen: Human Rights Watch
The UAE is a key member of a Saudi-led military coalition that entered Yemen’s conflict in 2015 to battle on the government’s side against Iran-backed Huthi rebels. Beirut: The United Arab Emirates runs at least two “informal detention facilities” in …
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UAE, China aircraft carriers start codeshare partnership
DUBAI, June 22 (Xinhua) — The Etihad Airways of United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) and China Southern Airlines on Thursday announced a new codeshare agreement, which will allow passengers access to certain routes involving the two countries. Under the codeshare …
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Yemen, UAE ‘run secret torture prisons’
Former prisoners, Yemeni officials and rights lawyers say the United Arab Emirates and allied Yemeni forces are running a network of secret prisons across southern Yemen where hundreds of people detained in the hunt for al-Qaeda militants have disappeared …
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UAE Food Bank receives 25 tonnes of food in two months
During Ramadan, hundreds of low-income families and labourers benefitted from surplus food donated by supermarkets and hotels through the first location of the UAE Food Bank. Since its launch back in April, the bank has received 25 tonnes of canned food …
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EDC to provide project financing for Dubai Solar Park for key contract with Canadian Solar
OTTAWA, June 22, 2017 /CNW/ – Export Development Canada (EDC) today announced USD 72 million in financing within the larger USD 655 million senior project finance banking facilities for Phase 3 of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (Solar Park …
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Dubai’s solar market continues to set records
While, as observers of the region’s energy market will know, the 9.45$c/kWh bid received from Saudi Arabia’s Acwa Power is significantly higher than the sub-3$c/kWh bids received in 2016 for major photovoltaic (PV) solar projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi …
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EDC commits $72-million in financing for Canadian Solar project in Dubai
Export Development Canada has committed $72-million (U.S.) in financing for Canadian Solar Inc.’s participation in Dubai’s massive Solar City project, as the federal corporation moves to expand its support for the country’s growing clean-technology …
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WhatsApp video, voice calls available in UAE
Dubai: WhatsApp video and voice calls went live in the UAE — quietly and no fanfare or official announcement, at first — to the pleasant surprise of mobile phone users in Dubai. Many confirmed to Gulf News they can now use the features on the popular …
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UAE warned US it could end intelligence cooperation over 9/11 victims claims
The United Arab Emirates suggested it might withdraw intelligence cooperation with the US in an attempt to block legislation allowing families of September 11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia and UAE for compensation. Leaked emails seen by the Telegraph show …
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Abu Dhabi Police save man from online blackmailers
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Police saved a 50-year-old Gulf national from online blackmailers who demanded money from him for not posting his indecent videos on social media. The cyber criminals in a foreign country had taken the victim’s indecent videos …
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Why Dubai is embracing electric, driverless transport
That mindset has long been embraced by Dubai and the UAE in general. http://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/the-uae-s-ambitions-for-its-energy-mix-1.1963763 As half of cars rolling out of assembly lines around the world will have self-driving features in 10 …
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Taste of home: Punjabi iftar in Dubai
Dubai: Dubai resident Chaudhary Noor Ul Hassan Tanvir has foodstuff flown in from his farm in Pakistan so the family can enjoy a taste of home in Ramadan. Tanvir, who runs a construction company and heavy equipment rental business in Dubai, hails from …
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Trump’s Dubai business partner signs Oman development deal
The Trump Organization’s business partner in Dubai has signed an agreement to help develop a waterfront project in Oman valued at $1 billion. The state-run Oman News Agency reported that DAMAC Properties chairman Hussain Sajwani signed the deal in Muscat …
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“Unlawful” sukuk threaten Dubai’s Islamic finance ambitions
* Dana Gas seeking to have $700 mln sukuk declared invalid * Says Islamic finance has evolved since they were issued * Could increase perceived risk of sukuk issued in UAE * Dana seeking ruling in UAE court * Creditors would prefer English courts By …
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