Abu Dhabi Police issued a warning to residents on Monday after a boy’s ‘generous’ call on the emergency number. The General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police recently received a lunch invitation from a generous child on the emergency number (999).
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Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade rises to Dh1.3tr in 2017
Saudi Arabia is Dubai’s leading business partner among GCC and Arab countries, and its fourth biggest trading partner, with trade worth Dh58 billion, representing 4.5 per cent of Dubai’s total trade with the world.
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Yemeni officials: UAE-backed force expanding reach in south
SANAA, Yemen – Yemeni security officials say local forces backed by the United Arab Emirates are expanding their reach in the country’s south, where they have clashed with forces loyal to the internationally recognized president. The UAE is part of the …
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World’s largest single-site solar park rising in Dubai
Dubai: The largest single-site Concentrated Solar Power Project (CSP), which will also have the world’s tallest solar tower broke ground at the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park on Monday. His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice …
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Arabian Business StartUp Academy to feature interview with Souq’s Ronaldo Mouchawar
The upcoming Arabian Business StartUp Academy, which takes place March 26 at the Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Centre (DTEC), will feature an interview with the co-founder of regional e-commerce giant Souq.com, Ronaldo Mouchawar. The workshop event …
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Dubai best globally for infrastructure: Knight Frank
Dubai: In a benchmark of Dubai against other key global cities such as London and New York, the city lagged against rivals on issues such as the ease of doing business, but had the best ranked infrastructure of any country listed. According to data …
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Sharjah Arab Children Forum to be held from March 24 to 28
Sharjah: The 13th edition of Sharjah Arab Children Forum (SACF) will be held from March 24 to 28, the organising committee announced on Monday. Announcing details at a press conference held at Mughaider Child Centre, Sharjah, the organising committee said …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank : FAB refutes allegations over Qatari rial
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has refuted allegations that it had conducted any transaction with the intent to manipulate the Qatari riyal. In a statement, FAB said: “Following recent media speculation, we are surprised to read news reports containing rumours …
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UAE’s part-time work contract system kicks in
ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has begun implementing a new system that will allow establishments to hire employees from both inside and outside the country on part-time contracts, it was announced on Monday.
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Video: Man saves cat on Dubai highway
There are numerous animal shelters and nonprofit rescue groups in the UAE, many of which, can be found in the Save An Animal section. Al Qasimi told Gulf News: “These incidents happen all too often unfortunately, but when you see the support and feedback …
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UAE Companies Could Raise $9 Billion From IPOs in 2018
which could see 2018 as a landmark year for the UAE financial markets, industry analysts have said. Vijay Valecha, chief market analyst, Century Financial Brokers, said UAE companies are expected to raise $8-$9 billion (Dh29.36-Dh33 billion) from IPOs …
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What makes expatriates happy in the UAE?
Dubai: The UAE is celebrating with the rest of the world the International Day of Happiness today. But what is happiness, really? The International Day of Happiness is celebrated every year on March 20 with the aim of making happiness a fundamental human …
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UAE military contingent to participate in Pakistan National Day parade
“This will be the first time that a contingent from the UAE military will parade along with Pakistan armed forces at the official ceremony in Islamabad to mark the 78th National Day of Pakistan,” Ambassador of Pakistan Moazzam Ahmed Khan told Gulf News …
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UAE’s regulator thwarted 86 cyberattacks in two months
The UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has announced that it thwarted 86 cyberattacks against government, semi-government and private sector entities in the first two months of 2018. According to the TRA, the number of attempted attacks mark a …
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Joint UAE-Egypt Economic committee concludes in Cairo
The two sides also discussed the Greater Arab Free Trade Agreement and ways to activate the joint UAE-Egyptian businessmen council. The committee also discussed cooperation in the finance and taxation sectors, as well as possibilities of cooperation in the …
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Udrive car-sharing service expands to Sharjah
Sharjah: An app-based car-sharing service with a per-minute rental of 50 fils is now available in Sharjah and will soon expand to Abu Dhabi and Northern Emirates. Launched by Udrive, one of the two firms offering the service in Dubai since January last …
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Prize money for Sharjah refugees award increased
Sharjah: The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) has announced that the prize money for the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support has been increased to $136,000 (Dh500,000) from $100,000 (Dh367,000). The winner of the second edition of this …
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