A Christchurch man has been ordered to return his children to Abu Dhabi after the High Court found he was detaining them in New Zealand illegally. The man and his wife had been living in Abu Dhabi with the children, aged 8 and 4, since December 2015.
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Abu Dhabi hosts military drill amid Yemen war, Iran tensions
The capital of the United Arab Emirates has hosted a major military exercise before a public audience as the nation fights alongside Saudi troops in Yemen and tensions with Iran remain high. The maneuver, called Union Fortress, took place on Thursday …
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Dubai Police new chief appointed
Dubai, Mar. 2 (BNA): Major-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, according to a resolution issued by UAE Vice President and Prime Minister HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as Ruler …
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Dubai Property Show Happening in Shanghai, China this Year
Dubai Property Show took place in Mumbai last December and it was a huge success. Because of the good response that it gathered in other global places like London and Hong Kong, the sixth time, famous Dubai real estate exhibition is happening in Shanghai.
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UAE Portrait of a Nation: Government IT expert a role model for ambitious women
“As technology evolves, so have the security threats,” she says … A big part of her job is reading, conducting research and attending conferences in the UAE and overseas. Known as one of the emerging speakers on information and cyber security conferences …
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Dubai airport records 8m passengers in one month
Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday said passengers in January record reached 8 million, 9.7 per cent higher compared to the same period of 2016, a news report said. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, said it is an auspicious start to what …
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Why UAE's new bankruptcy law is a boon for business
Businessmen will no more have to face arrest or legal prosecution for unpaid debts, nor do they have to flee the country. Businessmen will no more have to face arrest or legal prosecution for unpaid debts, nor do they have to flee the country – as many had …
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Gulf Craft plans IPO by end of 2017
is looking to float on the Dubai Financial Market before the end of the year. The likelihood of an initial public offering is being evaluated currently, the chief executive Erwin Bamps said at the Dubai Boat Show today. The boat builder’s stable of …
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Technology does not suppress creativity
Dubai: Many people believe that the era of technology has changed our mindset in different ways. One of the most commonly asked questions is how technology has affected our creativity. Technology does not suppress creativity, in fact, it enhances creativity.
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Head out to 3D 'happiness' art festival in Dubai
Dubai: 3D masterpieces by local and international artists are leaving visitors amazed and happy at the third Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival, which kicked off Wednesday. As artists applied their final touches to their art pieces at the centre of the new City …
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Meet Dubai's new police chief
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced on Wednesday the appointment of Maj-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Merri as Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Police. Al …
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First look: Dubai's 'smartflower’ blooms to harvest power from the sun
Dubai: A flower-shaped solar power generator that re-orients itself to catch the sun’s rays through the day was unveiled in front of Dubai Municipality headquarters on Wednesday. Hussain Nasser Lootah, director-general of the municipality, unveiled the …
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UAE’s first ‘smartflower’ blooms in Dubai
A flower-shaped solar power generator that re-orients itself to catch the sun’s rays through the day was unveiled in front of Dubai Municipality headquarters on Wednesday. Hussain Nasser Lootah, director-general of the municipality, unveiled the UAE’s …
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Dubai to build the world's first rotating skyscraper by 2020
Dubai’s skyline already features the world’s tallest building and a five-star hotel located on its own island, but the city is set to get yet another distinctive structure in 2020: the world’s first rotating skyscraper. Designed by Israeli-Italian …
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Manchester City squad perform 'Salt Bae' during recent trip to Abu Dhabi
But Manchester City took the craze to a whole new level during a recent mid-season trip to Abu Dhabi – by visiting the man behind the meme. With an eight-day break between their dramatic 5-3 Champions League win over Monaco and Wednesday’s FA Cup replay …
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Dubai passenger traffic hits record 8m pax in January
Dubai Airports has claimed another record as January passenger … It also fuels our ongoing efforts to improve the customer experience with world-leading wi-fi, retail, F&B and a wide array of offers ranging from spas to VIP service to live music.”
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UAE housing expenditures hit Dh278 billion in 2016
That’s roughly twice the project cost of Dubai’s Business Bay, a bustling district envisioned to have more than 200 towers. The accommodation spend constitutes nearly half (41 per cent) of consumers’ total expenditures for the year, which reached $ …
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