Dubai is driving forward with its bid to introduce autonomous cars – after Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid gave the green light to plans to safeguard the technology. The Crown Prince of Dubai and chairman of …
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UAE’s Sharjah named 2019 World Book Capital
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) (AFP) – The UAE city of Sharjah took up the mantle as UNESCO’s World Book Capital for 2019 late Tuesday, launching a series of cultural programmes aimed at both locals …
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Dubai crown prince issues resolution to regulate autonomous vehicle testing
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued a new resolution to regulate autonomous vehicle testing in Dubai. The resolution, the first such initiative in the region, is part of the …
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Emaar Hospitality Group to Open 5 New Hotels in Dubai This Year
Two hotels will open under Address Hotels + Resorts – both in Downtown Dubai: Address Fountain Views and Address Sky View. The new hotels to open under Vida Hotels and Resorts are Vida The Hills and …
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More Emirati Schools Are Switching to VR Technology to Boost Learning
Head of Education Technology and Innovation at Aldar Academies, a school developer in Abu Dhabi. It seems that more schools in the UAE will soon be replacing their whiteboards with VR headsets, and …
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Dubai expat feared dead, another missing in Sri Lanka
Dubai: Two Dubai-based expats remain missing in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, three days after the deadly terrorists bombings which had killed 359 people so far, Gulf News has learnt. The two …
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Man hides Rs 76 lakh gold on Dubai flight, held at Chandigarh airport
Instances of unclaimed gold being recovered from Dubai flight are becoming common … Download The Times of India News App for Latest City News.
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Dubai gets ‘China-ready’ as business footfalls see steady uptick
A picture shows a general view of the Dubai International Financial Centre. [Photo provided to China Daily] Dubai will continue its “China-ready” efforts to cash in on the steady growth in the number …
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Dubai’s Biggest Islamic Bank Weighs Acquiring Local Rival
(Bloomberg) — Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC is weighing a possible acquisition of smaller rival Noor Bank PJSC as the United Arab Emirates’ biggest Islamic lender seeks ways to expand amid a wave of …
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Dubai’s thriving sports academies promoting healthy lifestyles
Major economic impact The economic impact of sport in Dubai is substantial – around 600 million Euros. It’s no surprise that the city’s sporting academies are big business. They offer expert coaching, …
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Abu Dhabi’s real estate investment law reforms are ‘game changing,’ developer says
“With all of that, we’re hoping to see much more job creation in Abu Dhabi, and more demand for real estate across all of the asset classes,” Al Dhiyebi said. Got a confidential news tip? We want to …
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Sharjah Ruler accepts Unesco World Book Capital 2019 title
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah officially accepted the Unesco World Book Capital 2019 title at the Al Majaz Amphitheatre in …
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Sudan’s windfall from the Gulf and the perils of new development finance
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday $3 billion of financial support in the form of $500 million in central bank deposits and a promised $2.5 billion in humanitarian support, …
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New Dubai Exhibition Centre a meeting hub for Expo 2020 Dubai
The Dubai Exhibition Centre, DEC … has already sparked keen interest among the 190 countries participating in Expo 2020.” Featuring the latest technology, onsite-catering facilities, and …
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UAE Banks Federation announces new board
We have made great progress in our efforts to boost innovation and raise the profile of the UAE banking industry, and we are confident we will keep the momentum going as we move forward,” said …
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UAE Banks Federation holds Ordinary Annual General Assembly Meeting
UAE Banks Federation (UBF) held yesterday (April 22nd, 2019) its Ordinary Annual General Assembly Meeting, at the Head Office of Commercial Bank of Dubai. The meeting was chaired by H.E. AbdulAziz Al …
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How Sharjah won the World Book Capital title
International Publishers Association President Hugo Setzer, during the interview with Gulf News at Sharjah Publishing City on 23 APRIL 2019 photo; Atiq Ur Rehman /Gulf News Image Credit …
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