An electronic car call system that automatically alerts the nearest police station about an accident has been launched in Abu Dhabi to speed up accident report and emergency response times. Abu Dhabi …
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Watch: How you can help save sea turtles in Abu Dhabi
Little heroes in a half-shell… If you’ve had a dip in the sea in the last few weeks, you’ll be able to confirm the fact that… ‘it’s a bit nippy’ out there. And humans are not alone in this seasonal …
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Five of the coolest places on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
There’s no doubting it, Yas Island is the most popular tourist destination in Abu Dhabi and always has heaps going on. And it’s not all about boats, extremely fast cars and rollercoasters in this …
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Injury sidelines Sharjah’s Majid Surour for remainder of season
Sharjah FC defender Majid Surour has been ruled out for the rest of the UAE Pro League season after suffering a cruciate ligament injury.
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UAE Steps Back From Foreign Wars as Biden Reasserts Mideast Role
The United Arab Emirates is scaling back its role in foreign conflicts, accelerating a shift from policies it pursued after the 2011 Arab Spring, with the new administration in the U.S. a key factor.
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Sharjah private schools to offer 100% distance learning until end of second semester
Private schools and nurseries in the emirate of Sharjah will continue to offer 100 per cent distance learning as a mode of education until the end of spring semester, local authorities have announced.
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UAE provided over $6bn in assistance to Yemen since 2015, pledges another $230m
The mount will help fund international programmes that meet the medical, nutritional, and food security needs of the country …
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Khashoggi: Saudi Arabia “completely rejects” report; UAE supports kingdom
Saudi Arabia said that the US intelligence committee report which believed the crown prince was responsible for Khashoggi murder contained “inaccurate information and conclusions” …
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UAE unveils national guide for smart construction
The guide aims to develop basic drivers of policies, flexible elements and targets that stimulate the development of the construction sector …
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Dubai extends Covid-19 restrictions until the beginning of Ramadan
Officials in Dubai have confirmed that the Covid-19 restrictions currently in place which were due to be lifted at the end of February, will now be extended until the start of Ramadan in mid-April.
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VIDEO: Sheikh Mohammed waves at UAE Tour cyclists in Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed Stage Six of the UAE Tour 2021 in Dubai on Friday. Sheikh Mohammad was seen waving at …
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Abu Dhabi plots exit from Thames Water
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund is considering selling its stake in Thames Water after a disastrous spell.Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (Adia) bought 9.9 per cent from the Australian bank Macquarie …
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Al Jazira cruise past Sharjah to move clear at top
Al Jazira moved three points clear at the top of the Arabian Gulf League (AGL) standings with a convincing 3-0 win over Sharjah at Sharjah Stadium in matchweek 18 on Friday.
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Indian expats in UAE lose hope as no postal ballots in sight
Eligible overseas Indian voters will not get the facility of postal ballots in the five assembly elections to be held in March and April as the government wants the Election Commission (EC) to consult …
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Tour de France champion, UAE Team Emirates’ Pogacar wins UAE Tour
Tour de France champion and UAE Team Emirates’ Tadej Pogacar won the UAE Tour on Saturday, finishing the weeklong race 35 seconds ahead of British rider …
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Wins sparks relief for Caleb Ewan after ‘average’ sprints in the UAE Tour
Caleb Ewan (Lotto Soudal) could breath a sigh of relief after finally winning a stage of the UAE Tour on Saturday. The Australian left it late, waiting until the final stage of the race before finally …
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Dubai princess abduction detective says he was blocked from investigating kidnap
EXCLUSIVE: Retired DCI David Beck, who led the team investigating the 2000 abduction of Princess Sharma, said it was possible that “other motives” could explain why the case was unsolved …
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