The Sharjah show at the Gallery 4 … he served as head of the photography department at the Iraq Ministry of Culture and head of the Iraqi News Agency. His photographs represent a unique visual record of the country’s complex culture, politics and …
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UAE Central Bank publishes 2017 financial stability report
The report provides information on the strengths and vulnerabilities of the UAE financial system and the regulatory and policy measures introduced by the Central Bank. The report also includes assessment of key macro- financial and banking sector developments.
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United Arab Emirates props up real estate with longer visas
As homebuilders in Dubai and Abu Dhabi think up extravagant incentives to shake the property market out of its long slumber, the government will offer potential buyers something the companies can’t – the right to stick around. A decision to extend visas to …
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First funnel chest surgery in UAE performed on Emirati
And although the surgery for the 27-year-old patient was the first to be performed in the UAE to correct funnel chest or pectus excavatum, more such procedures will soon be undertaken, a top doctor at the hospital told Gulf News. “Previously, people in …
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UAE makes ‘tremendous progress’ in global competitiveness ranking
We will continue in enhancing our business environment, our infrastructure and our resources, because we want a better life for our people and all the residents in the UAE, Shaikh Mohammad added. Dubai: The UAE jumped in the competitiveness rankings in …
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Kushner startup said to seek Saudi, UAE-backed Softbank funds
The United Arab Emirates has put at least $15 billion into the Vision … But he hasn’t divested his Cadre stake, valued at $5 million to $25 million on his most recent financial disclosure form. People close to Cadre – whose founders include Jared …
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UAE- Sheikh Mohammed receives leaders of media
Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dr. Sultan bin Ahmad Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State and National Media Council Chairman. Sheikh Mohammed discussed with the media personalities …
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UAE sees property prices, rents dip across the country in Q1
The first quarter of 2018 was bleak for residential property owners across the UAE as new supply, a lack of demand and other factors impacted the market, according to a report by consultancy Asteco. The firm said apartment and villa sale and rental rates …
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Dubai Airports rolls out new high-tech info displays
Dubai Airports, in partnership with Samsung Electronics and AirportLabs, has achieved another first in the region by rolling out an advanced cloud-based Flight Information Display solution. The new technology has gone live at Dubai International (DXB …
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UAE presents report on radioactive waste management
Vienna: The UAE presented its third national report on its compliance with the obligations of the joint convention on the safety of nuclear fuel and radioactive active waste management during a review meeting held at the headquarters of the International …
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40% of UAE internships are unpaid
Dubai: A new report studying internships and entry level careers in the UAE has found that 40 per cent of UAE graduates are taking unpaid positions in order to secure experience and gain new skills. The ‘State of Internships and Graduate Jobs – UAE …
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Dh1.4b Abu Dhabi development aid for 9 developing countries
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, on Wednesday announced that it financed 11 development projects worth Dh1.4 billion in 2017, benefiting nine developing countries. Totalling more than Dh646 …
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Dubai Police chief reviews security at gold souq
… an outstanding job in securing and providing safety to all residents in Dubai. They are keen to protect people and property,” he said. The visit came after Gulf News reported in March that Dubai Police had established an innovation lab to study and …
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Abu Dhabi property rates continue decline in Q1 2018
RELATED ARTICLES: Abu Dhabi rents drop by 2.1% in Q1 2018 | CEO of Abu Dhabi’s Bloom ‘seriously’ eyeing Dubai merger | Has Dubai’s property market finally stabilised? Apartment and villa sales and rental rates in Abu Dhabi have continued to drop in 2018 …
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Restless Ramadan nights for Filipino chess wizards in UAE
In the search for the not-so-typical activities of Filipinos during this season, Gulf News’ #Pinoy found the company of some of the UAE’s elite chess players congregating for a tournament at the Dubai Chess and Culture Club. Among the many participants …
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Nipah Outbreak: UAE urges citizens in India to exercise caution
Dubai: The UAE has urged its citizens in India to exercise caution and abide by the instructions of Indian authorities following the outbreak of the Nipah virus in Kerala. The UAE Consulate in Kerala has urged Emiratis to register with the Twajudi service …
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UAE claims to destroy two Houthi vessels in Red Sea
according to Abu Dhabi’s official WAM news agency. “The two armed vessels had been threatening a commercial oil tanker,” according to a statement released by the UAE military and carried by WAM. “Two other [Houthi] vessels managed to flee the …
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