Israel and the United Arab Emirates will a sign a deal on Tuesday to allow 28 weekly commercial flights between Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Israel’s Transportation Ministry said …
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Frontline heroes can visit Louvre Abu Dhabi Qasr Al Hosn free of charge
From Wednesday onwards, frontline heroes The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) said it is collaborating with the Frontline Heroes Office to demonstrate gratitude for the …
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Hay Festival severs UAE ties after sex assault claim by employee
The Hay literary festival has accused a senior Gulf royal of an “appalling violation” after he allegedly sexually assaulted one of their employees. Caroline Michel, Hay chair, said they would not work …
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Man arrested for insulting Dubai Police on video
A young man has been arrested in Dubai for posting a video of himself insulting, threatening and using foul language against Dubai Police. According to Article 20 of the UAE Cybercrime Law, any person …
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Gold hidden in perfume bottles: Smugglers caught at Sharjah airport
Two Asian men caught smuggling 1.6kg gold worth Dh312,000 inside perfume bottles Sharjah: Two Asian men were arrested at Sharjah International Airport for attempting to smuggle 1.6kg gold worth Dh312, …
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Drive sees Sharjah shop owners donate Dh1 per bill to charity
About 36 commercial outlets in Sharjah have signed up for a unique charity drive that sees them donate Dh1 per every bill generated. Thanks to the drive, the Sharjah Charity Association (SCA) has …
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6 awesome things to do in Abu Dhabi this week
There are private island escapades, opportunities to get artistic, dining deals and cultural adventures, and, dear diary, I think Abu Dhabi could be ‘the one’. One of the leading lights of the Abu …
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Israel, UAE agree deal to boost investment in each other’s economies
Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached a bilateral agreement that will give incentives and protection to investors who make investments in each other’s countries, both finance …
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UK festival curator accuses UAE minister of sex assault
The chair of Britain’s Hay literary festival said Sunday the event will not return to Abu Dhabi after one of the festival’s curators alleged that she was sexually assaulted by …
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Dubai’s Amanat to Invest in Tech Start Ups After First VC Deal
Amanat Holdings PJSC has completed its first venture capital deal as it looks to deploy about 1 billion dirhams ($272 million) over the next few years. “Technology is disrupting both the education and …
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Two shisha cafes in Dubai closed for not following norms
Two shisha cafes in Dubai’s Al Quoz area have been closed for failing to comply with precautionary measures, Dubai Municipality said today. Of the 2,258 visits to establishments by the authority, two …
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Dubai: Bank collectors embezzle nearly Dh70,000 of passengers’ fines
Dubai: Dubai Public Prosecution has referred two Arab men to Dubai Criminal Court for embezzling Dh69,384 worth of violation fees from departed passengers, an official said on Sunday. Prosecutor …
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What you need to know before vacating a flat in Dubai
As a tenant it is your right to receive the security deposit from your previous landlord while you had vacated the rented apartment.
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Abu Dhabi Built the World’s Largest Solar Power Plant with Oil and Mirrors
One of the world’s oiliest countries is now operating one of the most advanced clean energy power plants. The Shams 1, a 100-megawatt concentrated solar power plant, has just started soaking up the …
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Dubai Police completes over 1.3 million transactions via its smart platform this year
While rapidly upgrading its technology capabilities, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, recently authorised the Dubai Police to use …
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Commercial Bank of Dubai to partner with NOW Money to provide financial inclusion across The UAE
Money will open accounts for existing CBD low-income customers (previously known as Rateb customers) with immediate effect, allowing these customers to benefit from a frictionless digital experience a …
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Abu Dhabi University employs state-of-the-art virtual reality technology to give students a remote hands-on laboratory experience
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has integrated modern technologies into its curricula including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), as well as 3D technology, to allow engineering students to …
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