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Everything you need to know about Expo City Dubai
“Ladies and gentlemen, we are not closing down, rather powering forward,” said Reem Al Hashimy, the UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General Expo 2020 Dubai – during …
Dubai’s Josh Hill named in England boys’ team
Eighteen national teams from Europe to compete for top honours in Germany Dubai: England Golf has named a boys’ team that includes Dubai-based Josh Hill to challenge in the European Team …
UAE: Five planets and Moon to align in a line in rare celestial spectacle tomorrow after 18 years
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Moon to be aligned in a line at dawn on June 24 Seyyed Llata/Gulf News Dubai: A rare parade of five planets and Moon aligned in a line will be visible in the …
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Travel
With many companies offering remote work, it’s easier than ever — in some ways — to keep your job while traveling the world. But figuring out where to live and how long to stay, and how to …
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Abu Dhabi Fossil Dunes: A beautiful frozen landscape created by climate change
In the deserts of Abu Dhabi, petrified “fossil dunes” create a beautiful tourist attraction that scientists say offers insight into historic climate change and, perhaps, the story behind Noah’s flood.
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UAE: Over 300 students to perform at Abu Dhabi cultural exhibition
More than 300 performing arts students will showcase their talents and display their artistic innovations at a cultural exhibition in Abu Dhabi this weekend. The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and …
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11 Tourist hotspots in Abu Dhabi that live up to the hype
A lot of the cultural and economic resources of the United Arab Emirates is concentrated in this oil-driven tourist playground. The ultra-modern capital boasts of a host of outdoor and in-city …
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UAE: Registration opens for 41st Sharjah International Book Fair Award
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced that registration for the 41st edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) Awards has opened. The Sharjah Translation Award ‘Turjuman’, Best …
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Arada awards $20m contract to build Sharjah’s largest fitness hub at Aljada
The UAE developer Arada has awarded a major contract to build Sharjah’s largest fitness centre at the company’s Dh24 billion ($6.53bn) Aljada master development. The contract, valued at Dh75 million …
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UAE’s MAF sells $500 mln in perpetual green bonds for refinancing
Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), which develops shopping malls across the Middle East, on Thursday sold $500 million in perpetual green hybrid bonds non-callable for 5-1/4 years at 7.95%, a bank …
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Russian commodities traders are scrambling to set up shop in Dubai after fleeing Switzerland
“Middle Eastern and Eastern jurisdictions will gain in importance relative to the rather euro-centric situation of the commodities business up to now.” …
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Tecom to price IPO at top of the range
The IPO of Tecom, the Dubai real estate developer, is due to be priced at Dh2.67 a share, the top of the initial range, as investors continue to crowd into deals from the Gulf region. At the final …
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Etihad Rail passenger trains will make Abu Dhabi to Fujairah journey in 100 minutes
The Etihad Rail passenger trains will connect 11 cities and regions in the UAE from Al Sila to Fujairah, including Al Ruwais, Al Mirfa, Dubai, Sharjah, Al Dhaid, and Abu Dhabi. Passenger services will …
Eid Al Adha in UAE: Residents urged to use apps as abattoirs prepare for busy season
Eid Al Adha is marked worldwide by offering special prayers and Muslims sacrificing livestock — usually a goat, sheep, cow or camel — to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s test of faith. Abattoirs in UAE …
UAE reports 1,621 Covid-19 cases, 1,605 recoveries
The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention has reported 1,621 Covid-19 cases on June 23. The new cases were detected after 325,016 tests were conducted across the country to screen for the virus. The …