Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) revealed it in its “Environment Report 2017” in the capital. Speaking to Gulf News on the sideline of the release at Masdar City, Dr Mohammad Dawoud, Water Resources Advisor at the EAD, said: “Our target is to …
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UAE media praised for reliable content
“The UAE must focus on creating and supporting Emirati media stars and influencers to ensure the construction of reliable content that protects the Emirati people from rumours and false news,” said Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge …
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The Louvre Abu Dhabi, first of its kind
The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first museum to bear the Louvre name outside France, presents around 600 pieces in a modern, light-filled structure in harmony with its desert-island setting. Flagged as “the first universal museum in the Arab world”, it sits on …
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‘Louvre Abu Dhabi will create interest in arts’
The Louvre Abu Dhabi will not only encourage greater interest in the arts but also expose local artists to world-class international art through the ages, Emirati artists have said. The November 11 opening of the facility is therefore a much awaited event …
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New cancer care centre coming up in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: A brand new unit will soon provide comprehensive oncological … the biggest provider of private health care in Switzerland,” Hadley told Gulf News. About 4,500 new cancer cases are detected in the UAE each year, and the expertise of Hislanden …
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Abu Dhabi Art’s 9th Edition Opens This week
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and under the leadership of Director Dyala Nusseibeh, Abu Dhabi Art will open to the public this …
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Real estate a ‘powerful’ tool of UAE-India economic ties
The third edition of the Dubai Property Show, the annual property exhibition of Dubai Land Department (DLD), opened to hundreds of investors at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex on Friday. It was inaugurated by Sultan Mohamed Hamdan bin Khadim, Charge d …
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Falconcity of Wonders Reports Fruitful Participation at Dubai Property Show India 2017
Falconcity of Wonders LLC, the developer of the Falconcity of Wonders (FCW) multipurpose mega project being built in Dubai, concluded its participation at Dubai Property Show India 2017 in Mumbai on a high note, reporting high footfall to its exhibition …
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Electric avenue: how Dubai Int’l Motor Show is going green
The electric car revolution will take centre stage at the Dubai International Motor Show, which takes place later this month. Electric Avenue will be part of the show amid Dubai’s push for a cleaner greener future under the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy …
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Dubai Metro service interrupted during Monday morning rush hour
Dubai: Metro services on the Red Line had been and continue to be running delayed — due to technical glitch that still remains unresolved, Gulf News has learnt. According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the network is facing a technical issue …
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Average rents at Dubai’s beach properties revealed
Al Satwa has emerged as the most affordable area for rents among properties located close to beaches in Dubai, according to a new report by website dubizzle Property. The report researched rental prices of six areas near the Dubai coastline including …
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Louvre Abu Dhabi gears up for launch
More than a decade in the making, the Louvre Abu Dhabi opens its doors this week, bringing the famed name to the Arab world for the first time. French President Emmanuel Macron is set to attend the Wednesday inauguration on his first visit to the United …
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Unsung heroes of Dubai Zoo share spotlight on last day
Dubai: When Mohammad Riaz joined Dubai Zoo as an animal keeper … In six months, I learnt everything and I could handle them by myself,” he told Gulf News. Riaz recalled catching a cheetah that had been on the loose in the street.
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Look: Pilot proposes to passenger on Dubai flight
Dubai: A flyer bound to the UAE got the surprise of a lifetime when the aircraft’s pilot got down on one knee to pop the question. First Officer Richard Abu Manneh briefly stepped out of the cockpit last week to propose to his girlfriend during a Royal …
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Driverless Dubai buses pass strict climate test ahead of 2020 launch
Exciting news! The driverless buses that will be connecting the people … the buses were able to maintain an indoor temperature of 23°C – percent for Dubai’s summer. The vehicles that have been designed and operated by Dutch technology firm 2getthere …
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Dubai ranks second globally for ease of issuing building permits
Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai’s civic body, said that this great achievement emphasises the leading role played by the UAE in international competitiveness, according to UAE state news agency WAM. The World Bank Ease of Doing Business …
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Six Lankan jailed for stealing Dh1.1m in Dubai
Six Sri Lankan guards of a security company in Dubai have been jailed for three years each for robbing Dh1.19 million from a cash transfer van. The six Sri Lankans earlier admitted in the Dubai Court of First Instance to the charge of theft of the funds …
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