The UAE became a unified, independent nation in 1971. The two had just arrived from neighbouring Oman, where they began their weeklong trip. On Saturday night, the state-run Oman News Agency reported that Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who has ruled the country …
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More than 200 Dubai buildings now solar-powered
Dubai: More than 200 buildings in Dubai are now harnessing power from the sun, it was announced on Sunday. A total of 222 residential and commercial buildings have installed rooftop solar panels and connected to the grid for the Shams Dubai Initiative as …
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Britain's Prince Charles, Camilla visit UAE mosque on tour
The UAE became a unified, independent nation in 1971. The two had just arrived from neighbouring Oman, where they began their weeklong trip. On Saturday night, the state-run Oman News Agency reported that Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who has ruled the country …
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US election 2016: Some UAE expats turn away from dollar on US poll jitters
Dubai: The looming presidential elections in the United States … probably more than any other election,” said Terry in a statement sent to Gulf News. The gap between Trump and Hillary Clinton has recently narrowed significantly, causing anxiety …
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Does Trump mean bad news for UAE dirham?
Close your eyes. imagine a scenario where Republican nominee Donald Trump is the leader of the so-called free world. Would you – yes, you – want to invest your hard-earned money in ‘that’ America? If you answered yes to that, then you, like Trump, are kind …
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Dubai's Emaar Malls Q3 net profit rises 16 pct – statement
DUBAI, Nov 6 (Reuters) – Dubai’s Emaar Malls, a unit of Emaar Properties, reported a 16 percent rise in third-quarter net profit on Sunday. * Net profit of 435 million dirhams ($118.4 million) in the three months to Sept. 30, it said in a bourse statement …
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You can soon pay Dubai Police fines at Wall Street Exchange
Dubai: You will soon be able to pay Dubai Police fines at Wall Street Exchange branches in the UAE. Payments can also be made at self-service kiosks next to the exchange house, which has around a dozen outlets in Dubai and 30 across the country. Wall …
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Gandhi centres planned in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Plans to set up special centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to propagate Gandhian teachings and principles were announced on Saturday. The centres have been planned at the Indian Consulate in Dubai and the India Social and Cultural Centre in Abu Dhabi.
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Dubai and China — share big ambitions and projects
financial services and great connectivity offer Chinese companies the opportunity to grow from Dubai and beyond,” he added in an interview with Gulf News at the sideline of the event in Shanghai, one of the most famous and busiest cities in the world.
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Flag Day celebrated across UAE with pride and joy
Abu Dhabi/Dubai: The UAE today unanimously celebrated Flag Day, which marks the accession of His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the UAE. The occasion symbolises the country’s abiding values of humanitarianism, tolerance …
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RTA to open nine stations along Dubai Water Canal, Business Bay
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will provide marine transport services along the Dubai Water Canal and the Business Bay once the Canal is open to link with the service in Dubai Creek and coastal areas of Dubai, an official said on Saturday …
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Professors from UAE University create innovative technology for gasfields
Abu Dhabi: Two professors from UAE University have designed a new technology to help clear gasfields from toxic compounds with the potential payoff that will help save both energy costs and efficiency. Operating gasfields currently contain high levels of …
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Dubai deploys a 'drone hunter' to keep its airport open
Dubai airport has a drone problem and it’s deploying a ‘hunter’ to fix it. The airport, the third busiest in the world, has already been forced to shut three times this year because of unauthorized drone activity, creating a headache for airlines and their …
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UAE Flag Day celebrations marked across the country
Dubai: The morning of November 3 witnessed balloons in the colours of the UAE flag released into the sky and flag-hoisting ceremonies to mark UAE’s Flag Day. The occasion marks the accession of His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the …
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Dubai eyes stronger business ties with Argentina
Argentina’s vice president, Gabriela Michetti, on Thursday urged UAE investors to enhance economic and investment cooperation between the two countries and to benefit from the various attractive investment opportunities offered by Argentina to overseas …
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WiFi UAE users increase
DUBAI: WiFi UAE has announced that it is very close to 1.5 million sessions per month, with a quarter of a million unique users in the month of August alone. Almost half of the sessions (44 per cent) lasted between 11 and 30 minutes, while 32 per cent …
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Dinosaurs to roar in heart of Dubai from Sunday
Dubai: About 100 life-size animatronic dinosaurs have descended … ive shows, a food street and a smart Palm (free WiFi hub) are the other attractions. The entry fee to the garden through gate number 6 of Zabeel Park remains Dh60. Many residents had …
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