Dubai is preparing to activate a new dedicated bus and taxi lane in the south of the city from next month. The third phase of the Masar project will cover 1.8km on the approach to Jumeirah Lakes Towers metro station. Regular cars that enter the lane will …
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Migrant workers make Dubai-Mumbai busiest international air route
The data showed that United Arab Emirates — with Dubai as one of the key cities — constituted almost half of the total international seats from India during the 2017-18 fiscal, “primarily led by migrant workers and business market in the Middle East”.
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Sharjah Police launch home safety campaign
Sharjah: Sharjah Police on Saturday launched a new security plan to ensure the safety of homes of people who go on vacation. The campaign titled ‘Together towards protection of houses’ is aimed at securing villas and houses during the absence of owners …
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Video: Neglectful parenting can lead to death in UAE
Dubai: Neglecting your child in the UAE is an offence punishable by law. And those who decide to turn a blind eye towards reporting such cases will also be held accountable, according to the 2016 Child Rights Law. Dubai Police on Sunday warned parents of …
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Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, stars visit distressed Filipinos in UAE
Dubai: Three of the biggest names in the Philippine music scene … when you see Filipinos asking for help whatever the case is,” Bautista tells Gulf News #Pinoy. “Being artists, what we can do in that moment that we are with them for a few minutes …
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ADIB becomes first bank to join UAEIIC
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, has joined the UAE International Investors Council (UAEIIC), making it the first bank in the UAE to become a member in the council. This comes following an approval from the board of directors …
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Abu Dhabi Airports Opens New Sleeping Facility for Transfer passengers in Terminal 3
Abu Dhabi Airports today announced the opening of Aerotel’s new airport transit sleeping facility at the Abu Dhabi International Airport. The latest addition marks the airport’s second facility that is operated by Aerotel of Plaza Premium Group.
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank : ADIB becomes first bank to join UAEIIC
ADIB will join government decision-makers, locally and internationally, with the support of the UAE’s minster of economy. (Photo/Supplied) Through this membership, ADIB will join government decision-makers, locally and internationally, with the support …
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Dubai private schools collect Dh7.5b in tuition fees
Dubai: Private schools in Dubai earned Dh7.5 billion in tuition fees in the current 2017-18 academic year — Dh700 million more than the Dh6.8 billion collected last academic year — a new report shows. The Dubai Private Education Landscape 2017/18 …
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Fraudsters ‘turning Dubai into the new Costa del Crime’
Dubai has become a major tourist destination, but is also being used by criminals, investigators say. Photograph: Dennis Stone/REX FEATURES Fraudsters involved in scams costing the Treasury almost £100m have bought a string of luxury apartments in Dubai …
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‘Guardian angel’ flies home second bedridden Indian worker from Dubai
who had been in coma for 14 months in Dubai. However, Sharma remained in the care of Preman and Santhi’s team only for six more months. “Our aim was to improve his health condition,” Preman told Gulf News over phone from Kerala. “His father …
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UAE relief ship arrives in Somalia
ABU DHABI: A UAE ship carrying 824 tonnes of food aid has arrived at the Port of Kismayo in Jubaland State of Somalia. The relief ship has been sent in line with the directives of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness …
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UAE financial firms launch JV to offer savings plans in Saudi Arabia
Shuaa Capital and National Bonds have announced plans to launch a joint venture in Saudi Arabia to offer savings and investments schemes in the Gulf kingdom. The partnership aims to meet a growing demand for investment and savings solutions in the kingdom …
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Dubai Financial Market : Uncertainty with a downward bias prevails in UAE markets
Dubai: Last week the Dubai Financial Market General Index (DFMGI) got hit hard, falling 110.06 or 3.62 per cent to end at 2,928.17. That’s its largest one-week decline since early November 2017. Weakness was widespread as there were only five advancing …
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Dubai Properties bids to attract Chinese investors
Dubai Properties is drawing high interest for its projects from investors and potential buyers in China as part of its participation at Luxury Property Showcase (LPS) Beijing 2018. A key highlight of Dubai Properties’ outing at the event is its showcase of …
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Dubai-Mumbai busiest international route, courtesy migrant workers
The data showed that United Arab Emirates — with Dubai as one of the key cities — constituted almost half of the total international seats from India during the 2017-18 fiscal, “primarily led by migrant workers and business market in the Middle East”.
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UAE, Saudi Arabia set to spur IPO boom
Provided by Khaleej Times UAE, Saudi Arabia set to spur IPO boom The initial public offering (IPO) activity in the Middle East is poised to pick up in the second half of 2018 after a slow start in the first half as the result of a privatisation drive …
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