A newborn was found dead in a landfill in Sharjah on Saturday morning. A garbage collector found the baby girl, who was just two days old, in Al Sajjah landfill. The garbage collector, who works for environmental and waste management company Bee’ah …
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How these UAE ‘bankers’ cheat clients with magic pen, 0% credit card offers
Fraudsters have got their hands on what is known as ‘magic pens’ to cheat bank customers, the Sharjah Police have warned. The police have registered 10 cases of cheque fraud committed using these pens – which have erasable ink – this year so far.
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First Abu Dhabi Bank to unveil e-Dirham upgrade
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) will showcase e-Dirham’s latest developments and technologies in electronic payment systems during the Gitex Technology Week 2017 in Dubai. The e-Dirham is a cashless payment system that …
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Scot facing jail over Dubai ‘hip touch’
A Scot is facing a three-year jail sentence in Dubai for reportedly putting his hand on a man in a bar. Jamie Harron, who is 27 and from Stirling, said he was trying to avoid spilling his drink in the crowded Rock Bottom Bar when the incident happened.
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Dust can dramatically reduce effectiveness of solar panels in Arabian peninsula, US study finds
The UAE’s seemingly never-ending sunshine makes it an ideal place to set up solar power plants. However, as is the case elsewhere on the Arabian peninsula, the country also faces challenges when it comes to generating energy from the sun. As anyone who …
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Is This The Geopolitical Shift Of The Century?
U.S. allies Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Turkey and even the UAE, have shown an increased eagerness to develop … Arabia is NOT asking Russia to take part in the long-awaited Aramco IPO in 2018. Russian individual investors and financial institutions, however …
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Dubai faces sustainability challenges: Report
Dubai: Despite making significant strides in transforming its environmental outlook over the last few years, Dubai is facing serious challenges in maintaining sustainable growth, a new report has suggested. However, the government’s renewed commitment to …
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Countdown to WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017: How Sheikh Zayed’s love of plants proved a winner for one Emirati gardener
A Dh15bn Dubai property development created by her family … Determination is one of the qualities Kamelia urges young people considering entering WorldSkills Abu Dhabi 2017 to carry with them at all times. “Keep pushing forward and jump at every …
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Dubai set to launch new app for all Dubai transport services
will be launched at technology show Gitex which opens on Sunday. The new app will integrate the Road and Transport Authority’s (RTA) metro, tram, buses, waterbus and taxis with the transit services of other parties in Dubai such as the e-Hail, Uber and Careem.
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Abu Dhabi Ports buys three new tug boats
The new tug boats, which are equipped with the latest technology with a bollard pull power of 30 tonnes, will service both Musaffah and Zayed Ports and further enhance Abu Dhabi Port’s existing advanced fleet, a news release on the company’s website said.
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Spaniards in UAE say big no to dividing Spain
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Many Spaniards living in the UAE have strongly objected to Catalonia’s move to declare independence from Spain. Speaking to Gulf News, several residents hailing from different parts of Spain including Catalonia said they would never …
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Sharjah Pavilion To Highlight New Innovative Applications And Digital Services At GITEX 2017
Forty-eight Sharjah government entities are taking part in GITEX Technology Week 2017, with many of the bodies unveiling innovative digital applications and services that are key for the digital transformation in Sharjah. Thirteen smart applications …
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Dubai makes moves to install solar carports
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has launched a new project to install solar panels in the emirate, Dewa said on Friday. The first two locations for solar carports will be at the Dewa headquarters near Wafi Mall and at the Ministry of Climate …
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The most global and disruptive technology events GITEX Technology Week and GITEX Future Stars open tomorrow
UAE. The worlds’ most global and disruptive technology events, GITEX Technology Week and GITEX Future Stars will bring together a world-class gathering of industry innovators, government leaders, technology creators, and future-forward thinkers beginning …
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This 27-year-old is facing 3 years in a Dubai prison after touching a man in a bar to avoid spilling his drink
A 27-year-old Brit is facing three years in prison for touching a man in a Dubai bar to avoid spilling his drink, according to an organisation that helps people caught up in the UAE justice system. NGO Detained in Dubai said Jamie Harron has not been …
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Australian apprentices to fight for gold at WorldSkills international competition in Abu Dhabi
THEY’RE Australia’s best young apprentices set to take on the WorldSkills championship in Abu Dhabi. Meet our ‘Skillaroos’ vying for glory. THEY’RE Australia’s best of the best and have gold medals in their sights but the Skillaroos are not a …
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Dewa to install solar carports at HQ building
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has launched a new project under its Shams Dubai initiative for installation of solar carports at its headquarters, and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment building. This is part of Dewa’s efforts to …
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