Many technical experts are sounding a pertinent caution: it is not safe to use public WiFi networks for official work, sensitive data or transferring funds. If you shrug off this warning, you do so at your own peril. With mounting cyber threats …
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Missed UAE partial lunar eclipse? Watch it here
Dubai: If you are one of those who have always marvelled at celestial spectacles, you should have kept an eye on the night sky on Monday night — when a partial lunar eclipse happened. A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the earth moves between the sun …
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Dubai reunion for Indian siblings from Himalayan villages on Raksha Bandhan
The Shiva temple in Bur Dubai witnessed a heavy rush of devotees, said Prakash Chhabria, the head priest. “Around 1,500 people had come to the temple in the morning hours. They prayed for their brothers and tied the rakhis,” he told Gulf News.
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EFCC arrests Dubai-bound Nigerian with 849 ATM cards
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a Dubai-bound Nigerian … Operatives of the Commission discovered that the suspect had 490 Guaranty Trust Bank ATM cards, 287 of Access Bank, 49 of Eco Bank, 10 of UBA, six of Stanbic IBTC Bank.
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New cryptocurrency launches in Dubai, backed by real economic activity
Dubai: Farad, a Malaysian company … operating independently of a central bank. Bitcoin is the most famous example of a cryptocurrency. In simple terms, an investor will purchase a Farad cryptoken, which will be backed by the manufacturing of state …
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EFCC arrests Nigerian traveling to Dubai with 849 ATM cards
He was reportedly preparing to board an Egypt Air flight heading for Dubai, United Arab Emirates … It was discovered that the suspect had 490 Guaranty Trust Bank ATM cards, 287 of Access Bank, 49 of Eco Bank, 10 of UBA, six of Stanbic IBTC …
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UAE’s Oil Firm ADNOC To Split Offshore Concession
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the state-held oil company of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said on Monday that it would split its existing offshore oil concession into two or more concessions with new terms, and the company is in advanced …
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When Katrina Kaif watched ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ in Abu Dhabi
Gulf News tabloid! learnt that Kaif’s team purchased 11 tickets … and its fun portions like Kaif doing push-ups in Morocco, the team were anchored in Abu Dhabi for several weeks in May. They are back now to film the remaining portions.
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Fäm Properties tops $353.9m in City Walk residential sales
Fäm Properties, a leading real estate brokerage in Dubai, has topped Dh1.3 billion ($353.93 million) in residential property sales at City Walk, the new destination developed and managed by Meraas in the heart of Jumeirah, Dubai. Fäm Properties CEO Firas …
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Real estate leads economic activity in Dubai
The real estate sector has grown into a significant component of the economy in Dubai and the number of companies engaged in real estate and related activities in Dubai has now reached 8,011, including more than 680 real estate developers. According to the …
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Lootah Real Estate, Dubai South in JV deal
Lootah Real Estate (LRE) and Dubai South have entered into a joint venture to develop residential units in the Dubai South residential district. The agreement calls for the phased development of approximately 1.1m sq ft of property. “Winning such a …
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Dubai Investments Real Estate signs $300m deal for Mirdif Hills
DUBAI: Dubai Investments Real Estate Company LLC [DIRC] has signed an 1.1 billion dirhams ($300 million) financing deal with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) for its Mirdif Hills development. Mirdif Hills is being developed …
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Abu Dhabi plan is a boon for low-income families
An editorial published in Gulf News today said that authorities in Abu Dhabi Municipality are to be commended for the new measures they have introduced to ensure that low-income families and bachelors in the city benefit from a new scheme to ensure rents …
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Abu Dhabi opens court for cases related to tourists
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has opened a court and prosecution for cases related to tourists who visit the emirate, official news agency WAM reported. The court, located at the Abu Dhabi International Airport, is aimed at fast-tracking cases related …
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New York wants Saudi Aramco and other Gulf IPOs: Top NYSE official
DUBAI: The New York Stock Exchange … which is believed to be looking to raise up to $100 billion next year in the biggest IPO in history, he made it clear that NYSE wants to stage the Aramco IPO, and has already had talks with the Saudi giant.
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Breaking this traffic rule caused over 21,000 accidents in Sharjah
Dubai: There are a number of traffic violations that could land a driver in serious trouble. But one has essentially become the main cause of accidents in Sharjah. Statistics issued by the traffic and patrol department at Sharjah Police has revealed that …
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Sharjah police report 122 injuries in traffic accidents during first half of 2017
according to Sharjah 24 news site. Also, 21,805 violations were issued due to a failure to leave enough distance between vehicles. Out of this, 44 accidents resulted in injuries. Non-road violations and the use of phones while driving led to 11,523 …
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