Sheikh Khalifa Al-Zaabi, the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Ghana said, the emirates will play a critical role in creating business opportunities for Ghanaian enterprises and promote …
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Kerala floods: Tussle over Rs 700-crore aid offer from UAE
(Photo: AFP PHOTO / MANJUNATH KIRAN) He demanded that the government should compensate Kerala if it is unwilling to accept UAE’s offer of assistance. “We asked Union Gov for financial support of Rs 22…
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Homefront: ‘I have Dh1.5m to invest in Dubai property. Which areas are best?’
I want to invest in the Dubai property market and understand prices are low at the moment, making my plans very timely. I would like to buy around the Dh1.5 million mark, ideally a good-sized apartmen…
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Dubai nightlife’s resident trailblazer eyes Asia expansion
Is there a moonshot idea you are pursuing in your business? We can’t declare it just yet, but it will be an innovative value addition to the Dubai market. Our main business goals right now are enhanci…
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Saudi Arabia says it ‘remains committed’ to Aramco IPO
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia says it “remains … that acquisition is likely the Saudi Arabian Oil Co.’s proposed purchase of a stake in petrochemical firm SABIC. The IPO of Aramco is a …
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UAE Food Bank donates meat to needy families at abattoir
Workers and needy families received sacrificial meat donations at Al Qusais abattoir during Eid Al Adha, thanks to the UAE Food Bank counter that was introduced across slaughterhouses for the first ti…
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UAE aid: Delhi rules it out, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan says not any other nation
UAE cannot be considered as any other nation … has invited flak for the flood relief amount released so far — Rs 600 crore. On Wednesday, Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac took to Twitter: “Natio…
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Virgin Hyperloop One eyes Dubai for first office outside US
The Hyperloop technology uses electromagnets to accelerate trains through a low-pressure tube, allowing the vehicle to glide silently with little to turbulence. Virgin Hyperloop One chairman Sir Richa…
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Dubai expats cancel Onam and Eid celebrations, stand by Kerala
Dubai: Overwhelmed by the natural calamity in Kerala … daughters Dashana and Darhsita have decided to call of their Onam celebrations. Nair told Gulf News: “My daughters who were watching the news w…
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Unsung heroes work so you can celebrate Eid holidays in UAE
Dubai: Thousands of unsung heroes work diligently behind the … run by scores of men and women who go to work so that others can enjoy a respite. Gulf News focused on these good Samaritans, who give …
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UAE is not any other nation: Kerala CM on Centre’s no to foreign aid
The UAE “cannot be considered any other nation”, Kerala Chief Minister … I don’t know why they should deny some other government’s help,” Issac told NDTV news channel. Meanwhile, Thailand’s Ambassad…
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Ex-Diplomat Stresses Accepting UAE Cash Offer For Kerala Is A Problem
While the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offering $100 million as financial assistance for flood relief operation in Kerala is a “good gesture”, there is a “problem” in accepting such a huge cash donation …
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Keralites thank UAE leaders for their assistance…
After Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the news about the UAE’s $100 million aid for the state’s flood relief on Tuesday, the country was all praise for the UAE and its leadership. Vij…
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‘UAE not any other nation’: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on India not accepting foreign aid for flood-hit state
Thiruvananthapuram: With the Central government not keen on accepting foreign aid for the flood-ravaged Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has specifically pointed out the case of the United Arab …
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UAE community takes up Kerala relief as its own cause
Abu Dhabi: Many Emiratis and other non-Indian residents, including Pakistanis, in Abu Dhabi are frequently visiting the Kerala Social Centre (KSC) in the capital, asking what they can do for the flood …
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UAE aid plane arrives in Khartoum
Abdul Raheem Mohamed Jani, who heads the delegation, said that from the first day of the floods, the Khalifa Foundation had established contacts with the UAE Embassy in Khartoum to measure the damages …
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Kerala floods: Centre can accept financial aid made voluntarily by another country, says state
The Union government should compensate Kerala if it chooses to adopt a negative stance towards the aid of financial offer made by the United Arab Emirates, Isaac said in a tweet. National Disaster Man…
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